justification_n of_o the_o saint_n than_o they_o justify_v the_o saint_n so_o may_v i_o say_v if_o the_o precept_n of_o the_o law_n be_v the_o justification_n of_o the_o lord_n than_o belike_o they_o justify_v he_o but_o neither_o be_v fit_o call_v justification_n though_o the_o greek_a word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d may_v not_o unfit_o be_v give_v both_o to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n as_o the_o rule_n of_o justice_n and_o to_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n as_o the_o act_n of_o justice_n and_o to_o the_o good_a deed_n of_o the_o saint_n as_o work_n of_o justice_n and_o also_o to_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n 8._o which_o notwithstanding_o do_v not_o justify_v he_o but_o we_o unless_o they_o mean_v that_o as_o by_o good_a work_n the_o faithful_a so_o by_o righteous_a commandment_n and_o just_a judgement_n god_n be_v declare_v and_o manifest_v to_o be_v just_a and_o far_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n know_v to_o the_o gentile_n be_v call_v 32._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o notwithstanding_o do_v not_o justify_v either_o he_o or_o they_o and_o be_v by_o the_o latin_a interpreter_n unfit_o translate_v the_o justice_n of_o god_n and_o moreover_o bellarmine_n himself_o as_o we_o have_v hear_v note_v that_o the_o law_n be_v call_v justification_n because_o it_o teach_v righteousness_n and_o yet_o not_o that_o righteousness_n by_o which_o we_o be_v justify_v for_o that_o without_o the_o law_n â—…1_n be_v manifest_v in_o the_o gospel_n be_v witness_v by_o the_o law_n and_o the_o prophet_n even_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n which_o be_v by_o faith_n of_o jesus_n christ_n unto_o all_o and_o upon_o all_o that_o believe_v but_o to_o conclude_v bellarmine_n have_v no_o reason_n to_o make_v this_o the_o first_o signification_n of_o the_o word_n in_o the_o scripture_n for_o the_o hebrew_n word_n which_o the_o vulgar_a latin_a translate_v sometime_o iustificationes_fw-la and_o sometime_o ceremonias_fw-la in_o the_o same_o sense_n do_v signify_v no_o such_o matter_n and_o the_o greek_a which_o twice_o 18._o at_o the_o most_o in_o the_o scripture_n signify_v justification_n do_v usual_o signify_v the_o fortè_fw-la law_n of_o god_n and_o his_o statute_n and_o ordinance_n but_o more_o especial_o those_o of_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n which_o if_o they_o be_v any_o where_o call_v justification_n it_o be_v to_o be_v impute_v to_o the_o corrupt_a translation_n and_o not_o to_o the_o original_a truth_n §_o iii_o so_o much_o of_o the_o first_o signification_n the_o two_o next_o whereof_o signification_n there_o be_v no_o example_n in_o the_o scripture_n he_o have_v coin_v to_o fit_v their_o new-found_a distinction_n of_o justification_n itself_o which_o they_o distinguish_v into_o the_o first_o and_o the_o second_o the_o first_o when_o a_o man_n of_o a_o sinner_n be_v make_v just_a by_o infusion_n of_o habitual_a righteousness_n the_o second_o when_o a_o just_a man_n be_v make_v more_o just_a by_o practice_n of_o good_a work_n according_o 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increase_v but_o to_o justification_n it_o can_v true_o be_v apply_v for_o first_o justification_n be_v a_o action_n of_o god_n for_o it_o be_v god_n that_o do_v justify_v their_o second_o justification_n be_v their_o own_o act_n whereby_o they_o be_v just_a already_o make_v themselves_o more_o just_a second_o justification_n as_o have_v be_v say_v be_v a_o action_n of_o god_n without_o 1._o we_o not_o imply_v a_o real_a mutation_n in_o we_o but_o relative_a such_o as_o be_v wrought_v by_o the_o sentence_n of_o a_o judge_n and_o be_v oppose_v to_o condemnation_n three_o because_o it_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n by_o which_o we_o be_v justify_v which_o be_v a_o perfect_a righteousness_n whereunto_o nothing_o can_v be_v add_v therefore_o of_o justification_n itself_o there_o be_v no_o degree_n though_o of_o the_o assurance_n thereof_o there_o be_v degree_n according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o faith_n §_o iv._o but_o let_v we_o see_v how_o bellarmine_n prove_v his_o second_o signification_n 11._o to_o that_o purpose_n he_o allege_v three_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n which_o prove_v nothing_o else_o but_o that_o the_o papist_n have_v no_o sound_a proof_n for_o their_o erroneous_a conceit_n the_o first_o be_v take_v out_o of_o 1_o cor._n 6._o 11._o and_o such_o be_v you_o but_o you_o be_v wash_v but_o you_o be_v sanctify_v but_o you_o be_v justify_v where_o indeed_o the_o word_n be_v use_v but_o in_o a_o sense_n distinguish_v from_o sanctification_n the_o scope_n and_o intendment_n the_o apostle_n be_v to_o exhort_v the_o corinthian_n be_v now_o christian_n to_o abstain_v from_o those_o sin_n whereunto_o they_o be_v addict_v while_o they_o live_v in_o gentilism_n such_o you_o be_v then_o say_v the_o apostle_n but_o now_o since_o you_o give_v your_o name_n to_o christ_n you_o be_v baptize_v into_o his_o name_n and_o in_o your_o baptism_n be_v wash_v from_o those_o sin_n be_v sanctify_v from_o the_o corruption_n of_o they_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o justify_v from_o the_o guilt_n of_o they_o in_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n christ_n that_o be_v by_o faith_n in_o his_o name_n thus_o therefore_o these_o three_o word_n be_v to_o be_v distinguish_v the_o wash_n of_o the_o soul_n which_o be_v represent_v by_o the_o wash_n of_o the_o body_n be_v the_o general_a word_n whereby_o the_o purge_n of_o the_o soul_n from_o sin_n be_v general_o signify_v act._n 22._o 16._o but_o as_o in_o sin_n there_o be_v two_o thing_n from_o which_o we_o have_v need_v to_o be_v purge_v that_o be_v the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o so_o this_o ablution_n or_o wash_n of_o the_o soul_n have_v two_o part_n ablution_n from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v our_o justification_n ablution_n from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v our_o sanctification_n both_o which_o be_v represent_v and_o seal_v in_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n wherein_o as_o the_o outward_a wash_n of_o the_o body_n do_v represent_v the_o 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and_o we_o be_v baptize_v unto_o the_o mortification_n of_o sin_n and_o rise_v unto_o holiness_n of_o life_n rom._n 6._o 3_o 4._o our_o soul_n be_v wash_v by_o the_o water_n of_o the_o 4._o holy_a ghost_n for_o we_o be_v baptize_v into_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o similitude_n of_o his_o resurrection_n that_o as_o christ_n die_v and_o rise_v again_o so_o we_o that_o be_v baptize_v shall_v die_v unto_o sin_n and_o rise_v to_o newness_n of_o life_n for_o which_o cause_n baptism_n also_o be_v call_v the_o laver_n of_o regeneration_n tit._n 5._o 3._o 5._o this_o then_o be_v the_o sum_n and_o effect_n of_o the_o apostle_n exhortation_n that_o see_v they_o have_v give_v their_o name_n unto_o christ_n have_v be_v baptize_v into_o his_o name_n and_o be_v therefore_o sacramental_o at_o the_o least_o wash_v and_o consequent_o both_o in_o their_o own_o profession_n and_o opinion_n of_o other_o judge_v
〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d good_a work_n but_o that_o whereby_o he_o love_v we_o §_o v._o now_o let_v we_o come_v to_o the_o word_n which_o follow_v which_o as_o cornelius_n à _fw-fr follow_v lapide_fw-la confess_v valde_fw-la favent_fw-la do_v very_o much_o favour_v our_o exposition_n wherein_o the_o apostle_n show_v how_o this_o love_n of_o god_n whereon_o our_o hope_n etc._n etc._n be_v ground_v be_v both_o manifest_v and_o assure_v unto_o we_o it_o be_v manifest_v by_o this_o verse_n 6._o that_n when_o we_o be_v of_o no_o strength_n yea_o dead_a in_o our_o sin_n the_o son_n of_o god_n die_v for_o we_o for_o so_o say_v the_o apostle_n eph._n 2._o 4_o 5._o god_n who_o be_v rich_a in_o mercy_n for_o his_o great_a love_n wherewith_o he_o love_v we_o even_o when_o we_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n have_v quicken_v we_o together_o with_o christ_n by_o who_o grace_n we_o be_v save_v which_o wonderful_o set_v forth_o the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o for_o scarce_o as_o it_o be_v vers_n 7._o for_o a_o righteous_a man_n will_v one_o die_v and_o great_a love_n no_o man_n have_v than_o this_o that_o a_o man_n lie_v down_o his_o life_n for_o his_o friend_n joh._n 15._o 13._o but_o god_n say_v the_o apostle_n vers_fw-la 8._o commend_v his_o love_n towards_o we_o even_o that_o love_n mention_v verse_n 5._o in_o that_o while_o we_o be_v yet_o sinner_n and_o by_o our_o sin_n his_o enemy_n christ_n die_v for_o we_o it_o be_v assure_v by_o a_o argument_n from_o the_o 10._o less_o to_o the_o great_a for_o if_o when_o we_o be_v sinner_n we_o be_v redeem_v and_o justify_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n much_o more_o be_v justify_v we_o shall_v be_v save_v from_o wrath_n through_o he_o for_o if_o when_o we_o be_v enemy_n we_o be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n by_o the_o death_n of_o his_o son_n much_o more_o be_v reconcile_v we_o shall_v be_v save_v by_o his_o life_n i_o conclude_v therefore_o that_o notwithstanding_o the_o testimony_n of_o augustine_n which_o as_o himself_o 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namely_o that_o the_o charity_n whereby_o we_o love_v god_n be_v the_o holy_a ghost_n that_o whereby_o we_o cry_v in_o our_o heart_n abba_n father_n be_v the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o that_o charity_n wherewith_o we_o love_v god_n we_o cry_v in_o our_o heart_n abba_n father_n therefore_o that_o charity_n wherewith_o we_o love_v god_n be_v the_o holy_a ghost_n this_o conclusion_n bellarmine_n know_v to_o be_v false_a therefore_o either_o the_o proposition_n be_v false_a or_o the_o assumption_n for_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o a_o false_a conclusion_n shall_v be_v infer_v from_o true_a premise_n in_o a_o formal_a syllogism_n as_o this_o be_v but_o the_o proposition_n be_v the_o apostle_n both_o rom._n 8._o 15._o and_o gal._n 4._o 6._o therefore_o the_o assumption_n be_v false_a neither_o be_v charity_n that_o fruit_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n whereby_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n cause_v we_o to_o cry_v abba_n father_n but_o faith_n for_o although_o by_o charity_n we_o may_v be_v 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sound_a for_o first_o it_o prove_v not_o the_o point_n for_o which_o it_o be_v bring_v viz._n that_o by_o the_o love_n of_o god_n rom._n 5._o 5._o be_v mean_v our_o love_n of_o god_n neither_o be_v it_o say_v rom._n 8._o 10._o that_o we_o live_v by_o justify_v grace_n for_o neither_o be_v justify_v grace_n mention_v but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d justice_n neither_o be_v it_o say_v that_o we_o live_v by_o it_o though_o it_o be_v true_a that_o by_o justify_v faith_n we_o live_v but_o that_o the_o spirit_n be_v life_n propter_fw-la justificationem_fw-la for_o or_o by_o reason_n of_o righteousness_n and_o further_o it_o be_v well_o say_v that_o our_o spirit_n live_v the_o spiritual_a and_o eternal_a life_n by_o the_o gracious_a favour_n of_o god_n which_o be_v out_o of_o we_o in_o he_o by_o which_o we_o be_v save_v as_o also_o for_o and_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o righteousness_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n which_o also_o be_v out_o of_o we_o in_o he_o neither_o do_v it_o follow_v that_o because_o life_n be_v inward_a that_o therefore_o it_o propter_fw-la quod_fw-la for_o which_o or_o by_o reason_n whereof_o we_o do_v live_v shall_v also_o be_v inward_a §_o viii_o but_o to_o let_v pass_v his_o impertinent_a allegation_n of_o this_o place_n place_n and_o to_o explain_v the_o true_a meaning_n thereof_o which_o be_v to_o set_v down_o in_o this_o verse_n and_o that_o which_o follow_v two_o privilege_n of_o those_o in_o who_o christ_n dwell_v by_o his_o spirit_n the_o one_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o soul_n vers_fw-la 10._o that_o howsoever_o by_o reason_n of_o sin_n the_o body_n be_v dead_a that_o be_v mortal_a or_o subject_a to_o death_n yet_o the_o soul_n be_v life_n that_o be_v design_v unto_o life_n by_o reason_n of_o righteousness_n the_o other_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o body_n vers_n 11._o that_n if_o christ_n dwell_v in_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n then_o he_o which_o raise_v up_o christ_n from_o the_o dead_a shall_v also_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n quicken_v 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papist_n be_v wont_n to_o object_n against_o we_o howbeit_o as_o in_o the_o scripture_n so_o also_o in_o the_o father_n there_o be_v two_o principal_a signification_n of_o the_o word_n grace_n the_o one_o proper_a signify_v the_o gracious_a favour_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n by_o which_o they_o acknowledge_v we_o to_o be_v elect_v call_v justify_v and_o save_v the_o other_o metonymicall_a signify_v the_o gift_n of_o grace_n and_o namely_o the_o grace_n of_o regeneration_n or_o sanctification_n which_o in_o the_o scripture_n be_v call_v the_o spirit_n oppose_v to_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o new_a man_n or_o new_a creature_n which_o be_v renew_v and_o as_o it_o be_v recreate_v according_a to_o the_o image_n of_o
matter_n and_o merit_n of_o our_o justification_n but_o neither_o his_o death_n nor_o obedience_n have_v be_v effectual_a to_o our_o justification_n if_o he_o have_v not_o rise_v from_o the_o dead_a as_o the_o apostle_n show_v 1_o cor._n 15_o 17._o if_o christ_n be_v not_o raise_v your_o faith_n be_v vain_a you_o be_v yet_o in_o your_o sin_n for_o if_o christ_n have_v not_o rise_v again_o it_o have_v be_v a_o evidâ—…nce_n that_o he_o be_v not_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o then_o can_v not_o his_o obedience_n or_o suffering_n have_v be_v meritorious_a for_o we_o but_o by_o his_o resurrection_n he_o be_v 4._o mighty_o declare_v to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n in_o regard_n whereof_o it_o be_v say_v 33._o thou_o be_v my_o son_n this_o day_n have_v i_o beget_v thou_o and_o be_v god_n his_o obedience_n and_o suffering_n be_v of_o infinite_a and_o all_o sufficient_a merit_n and_o value_n virtue_n and_o efficacy_n for_o the_o justification_n and_o salvation_n of_o all_o that_o believe_v in_o he_o and_o again_o what_o benefit_n christ_n merit_v for_o we_o by_o his_o obedience_n even_o until_o death_n the_o same_o be_v rise_v he_o apply_v and_o give_v to_o those_o that_o believe_v god_n have_v raise_v he_o and_o exalt_v he_o 31._o with_o his_o right_a hand_n to_o be_v a_o prince_n and_o a_o saviour_n to_o give_v repentance_n to_o israel_n and_o remission_n of_o sin_n christ_n therefore_o be_v give_v unto_o death_n that_o he_o may_v by_o his_o suffering_n satisfy_v for_o our_o sin_n the_o penalty_n thereunto_o belong_v and_o he_o do_v rise_v again_o that_o by_o application_n of_o his_o merit_n we_o may_v be_v justify_v righteousness_n therefore_o shall_v be_v impute_v to_o those_o that_o believe_v in_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n or_o rather_o in_o christ_n raise_v again_o who_o as_o he_o give_v himself_o to_o be_v a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o price_n of_o ransom_n for_o our_o sin_n so_o he_o do_v arise_v again_o that_o by_o effectual_a application_n of_o his_o merit_n we_o may_v be_v justify_v so_o that_o who_o by_o his_o death_n and_o obedience_n he_o redeem_v meritorious_o than_o he_o do_v effectual_o justify_v and_o save_v by_o his_o life_n 10._o and_o the_o several_a action_n thereof_o viz._n his_o resurrection_n ascension_n sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o his_o father_n as_o our_o king_n and_o priest_n his_o come_n again_o to_o judgement_n who_o therefore_o shall_v lay_v 34._o any_o thing_n to_o the_o charge_n of_o god_n child_n it_o be_v god_n that_o justify_v who_o be_v he_o that_o condemn_v it_o be_v christ_n that_o die_v yea_o rather_o that_o be_v rise_v again_o who_o be_v even_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n who_o also_o make_v intorcession_n for_o we_o §_o iv._o in_o the_o word_n follow_v bellarmine_n answer_v a_o secret_a objection_n action_n if_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v ascribe_v to_o christ_n death_n and_o renovation_n to_o his_o resurrection_n than_o belike_o remission_n and_o renovation_n be_v two_o several_a action_n proceed_v from_o divers_a cause_n contrary_a to_o that_o which_o have_v be_v deliver_v for_o prevention_n whereof_o he_o say_v it_o be_v to_o be_v note_v that_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n be_v not_o only_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o of_o internal_a renovation_n and_o the_o like_a as_o he_o say_v afterward_o may_v be_v say_v of_o the_o reâ—…urrection_n for_o according_a to_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o catholic_a church_n these_o two_o can_v be_v sever_v fâ—…rasmuch_o as_o one_o and_o the_o same_o grace_n viz._n charity_n be_v through_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n infuse_v and_o inherent_a in_o we_o do_v both_o blot_n out_o or_o extinguish_v our_o sin_n and_o also_o adorn_v the_o soul_n with_o righteousness_n wherefore_o though_o the_o apostle_n may_v have_v ascribe_v both_o remission_n and_o renovation_n either_o to_o christ_n death_n or_o to_o his_o resurrection_n yet_o he_o choose_v rather_o distinct_o to_o attribute_v remission_n to_o his_o death_n and_o renovation_n to_o his_o resurrection_n propter_fw-la similitudinem_fw-la because_o of_o the_o likeness_n which_o the_o extinction_n of_o sin_n have_v with_o the_o death_n of_o the_o body_n and_o spiritual_a renovation_n with_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o body_n whereunto_o i_o answer_v brief_o first_o that_o though_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o efficacy_n though_o remission_n and_o renovation_n always_o goission_n and_o renovation_n then_o in_o justification_n there_o be_v two_o action_n proceed_v from_o two_o cause_n second_o that_o these_o four_o distinct_a benefit_n remission_n of_o sin_n and_o acceptation_n of_o we_o as_o righteous_a in_o christ_n which_o be_v the_o part_n of_o justification_n wrought_v both_o of_o they_o by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n which_o be_v the_o one_o and_o only_a form_n of_o justification_n likewise_o the_o die_a unto_o sin_n or_o mortification_n and_o the_o rise_n of_o the_o sonle_fw-mi from_o the_o grave_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v our_o first_o resurrection_n or_o vivification_n which_o be_v the_o two_o part_n of_o sanctification_n those_o four_o action_n i_o say_v proceed_v from_o two_o cause_n and_o that_o in_o twofold_a respect_n for_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v procure_v by_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o die_v unto_o sin_n be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n merit_n whereby_o we_o be_v both_o absolve_v from_o sin_n and_o accept_v as_o righteous_a be_v ascribe_v to_o his_o resurrection_n whereby_o his_o merit_n be_v apply_v unto_o we_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o rise_v from_o the_o grave_n of_o sin_n to_o the_o virtue_n 9_o of_o his_o resurrection_n for_o by_o the_o same_o power_n whereby_o christ_n do_v rise_v again_o be_v we_o raise_v from_o sin_n to_o newness_n of_o life_n §_o v._o his_o second_o allegation_n be_v rom._n 5._o 21._o that_o as_o sin_n reign_v 21._o unto_o death_n so_o grace_n may_v reign_v by_o justice_n to_o life_n everlasting_a through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n where_o by_o justice_n oppose_v to_o sin_n he_o say_v be_v mean_v inward_a renovation_n ans._n 1._o we_o deny_v not_o but_o that_o in_o all_o the_o faithful_a there_o be_v a_o two_o fold_v righteousness_n the_o one_o impute_v which_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o justification_n the_o other_o infuse_v and_o inherent_a which_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o sanctification_n which_o he_o call_v renovation_n if_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n do_v speak_v here_o of_o righteousness_n inherent_a yet_o this_o place_n will_v make_v nothing_o against_o we_o for_o we_o confess_v that_o as_o sin_n reign_v in_o the_o child_n of_o disobedience_n by_o produce_v the_o work_n of_o iniquity_n so_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n or_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n do_v reign_n in_o the_o faithful_a by_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n but_o this_o be_v not_o the_o righteousness_n of_o justification_n but_o that_o wherein_o our_o sanctification_n do_v consist_v but_o indeed_o the_o apostle_n here_o do_v not_o speak_v either_o only_o or_o chief_o if_o at_o all_o of_o inherent_a righteousness_n neither_o do_v he_o in_o this_o place_n make_v a_o opposition_n or_o antithesis_fw-la between_o sin_n and_o righteousness_n to_o which_o supposition_n bellarmine_n argument_n be_v ground_v but_o between_o the_o kingdom_n of_o sin_n reign_v unto_o death_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n reign_v by_o righteousness_n unto_o everlasting_a life_n through_o jesns_n christ_n our_o lord_n now_o the_o righteousness_n wherein_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n especial_o consist_v be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o justification_n by_o faith_n whereupon_o follow_v peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n rom._n 14._o 17._o compare_v with_o rom._n 5._o 1._o 2._o which_o being_n not_o our_o righteousness_n as_o all_o inherent_a justice_n be_v but_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n be_v chief_o 33._o yea_o in_o the_o cause_n of_o justification_n be_v only_o to_o be_v seek_v after_o phil._n 3._o 8_o 9_o rom._n 10._o 3._o second_o as_o in_o all_o the_o chapter_n from_o the_o twelve_o verse_n to_o the_o end_n the_o opposition_n which_o be_v make_v be_v of_o adam_n sin_n to_o christ_n obedience_n so_o in_o this_o place_n as_o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o death_n so_o christ_n obedience_n of_o life_n the_o opposition_n be_v not_o of_o inherent_a righteousness_n to_o inherent_a sin_n but_o of_o christ_n righteousness_n to_o adam_n sin_n 13_o §_o vi_o his_o three_o allegation_n be_v out_o of_o rom._n 6._o 13._o do_v not_o you_o exhibit_v your_o member_n as_o instrument_n of_o iniquity_n unto_o sin_n but_o exhibit_v yourselves_o to_o god_n as_o of_o dead_a man_n alive_a and_o your_o member_n
instrument_n of_o justice_n to_o god_n where_o by_o righteousness_n say_v he_o be_v understand_v something_o that_o be_v inherent_a etc._n etc._n and_o that_o he_o go_v about_o to_o prove_v which_o no_o man_n doubt_v of_o when_o indeed_o he_o shall_v prove_v not_o that_o there_o be_v a_o righteousness_n inherent_a in_o the_o faithful_a for_o that_o we_o free_o confess_v but_o that_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v inherent_a be_v that_o by_o which_o we_o be_v justify_v but_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o the_o apostle_n speak_v not_o here_o of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o justification_n but_o of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o sanctification_n whereunto_o in_o this_o chapter_n he_o do_v exhort_v as_o to_o a_o necessary_a and_o unseparable_a consequent_a of_o justification_n neither_o do_v the_o apostle_n here_o or_o elsewhere_o as_o before_o i_o observe_v in_o set_v down_o the_o difference_n between_o justification_n and_o sanctification_n exhort_v we_o to_o the_o righteousness_n of_o justification_n or_o the_o part_n thereof_o which_o be_v not_o our_o duty_n but_o god_n gracious_a favour_n for_o that_o be_v to_o exhort_v we_o to_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o acceptation_n to_o life_n but_o to_o the_o righteousness_n of_o sanctification_n and_o the_o part_n mortification_n and_o renovation_n and_o to_o the_o particular_a duty_n thereof_o he_o do_v both_o here_o and_o in_o many_o other_o place_n exhort_v as_o namely_o in_o his_o six_o testimony_n cite_v oâ—…t_v of_o eph._n 4._o 23_o 24._o from_o which_o he_o will_v prove_v which_o no_o man_n do_v deny_v that_o our_o renovaâ—…ion_n according_a to_o the_o image_n of_o god_n stand_v in_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n inherent_a §_o vii_o his_o four_o allegation_n have_v need_v to_o be_v a_o good_a one_o for_o this_o 10._o be_v the_o three_o time_n that_o he_o have_v cite_v and_o recite_v and_o as_o it_o be_v recoct_v it_o out_o of_o rom._n 8._o 10._o the_o spirit_n live_v because_o of_o justification_n or_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o greek_a the_o spirit_n be_v life_n because_o of_o justice_n for_o justification_n or_o justice_n which_o make_v we_o to_o live_v and_o thereby_o to_o work_v can_v be_v only_a remission_n of_o sin_n but_o something_o inward_a inherent_a answ._n in_o this_o place_n vers_fw-la 10._o 11._o as_o i_o show_v before_o the_o apostle_n set_v down_o a_o double_a privilege_n of_o those_o in_o who_o christ_n dwell_v by_o his_o spirit_n free_v they_o from_o the_o law_n of_o death_n the_o one_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o soul_n vers_fw-la 10._o that_o howsoever_o the_o body_n be_v dead_a that_o be_v as_o bellarmine_n himself_o expound_v mortal_a or_o appoint_v to_o death_n by_o reason_n of_o sin_n which_o the_o first_o adam_n bring_v in_o and_o by_o it_o death_n his_o sin_n be_v impute_v to_o all_o yet_o the_o soul_n for_o so_o the_o word_n spirit_n be_v take_v when_o it_o be_v oppose_v to_o the_o body_n be_v life_n that_o be_v as_o the_o antithesis_fw-la require_v design_v unto_o life_n by_o reason_n of_o that_o righteousness_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n by_o imputation_n whereof_o all_o the_o faithful_a be_v entitle_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n for_o as_o in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o the_o antithesis_fw-la be_v not_o mean_v the_o spiritual_a death_n of_o man_n dead_a in_o sin_n for_o that_o be_v the_o death_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o not_o of_o the_o body_n and_o the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o those_o in_o who_o christ_n dwell_v but_o the_o corporal_a death_n unto_o which_o they_o also_o in_o who_o christ_n dwell_v be_v subject_a so_o in_o the_o latter_a be_v mean_v not_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n or_o of_o righteousness_n but_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n the_o other_o privilege_n respect_v the_o body_n vers_fw-la 11._o that_o after_o it_o have_v be_v dead_a and_o turn_v into_o dust_n the_o spirit_n of_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o christ_n from_o death_n dwell_v in_o we_o shall_v raise_v unto_o life_n eternal_a our_o mortal_a body_n §_o viii_o his_o five_o testimony_n gal._n 3._o 21._o where_o when_o the_o apostle_n say_v 21._o if_o there_o have_v be_v a_o law_n give_v which_o can_v give_v life_n or_o justify_v as_o the_o rhemist_n translate_v the_o word_n vivificare_fw-la then_o in_o very_a deed_n justice_n shall_v be_v of_o law_n he_o do_v plain_o say_v he_o demonstrate_v that_o justice_n from_o whence_o justification_n be_v name_v be_v something_o which_o give_v life_n to_o the_o soul_n and_o he_o do_v place_n the_o same_o in_o motion_n and_o action_n answ._n if_o from_o this_o proposition_n propound_v by_o the_o apostle_n bellarmine_n can_v have_v assume_v the_o antecedent_n that_o so_o he_o may_v conclude_v the_o consequent_a then_o may_v he_o strong_o have_v conclude_v against_o we_o that_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o inherent_a righteousness_n but_o see_v the_o apostle_n do_v tollere_fw-la antecedenâ—…_n that_o be_v intend_v to_o contradict_v that_o antecedent_n what_o reason_n have_v bellarmine_n to_o argue_v as_o he_o do_v it_o be_v very_o true_a that_o if_o the_o law_n can_v have_v give_v we_o life_n that_o be_v as_o chrysostome_n and_o oâ—…umenius_n expound_v can_v have_v save_v we_o according_a to_o that_o legal_a promise_n hocfac_o &_o vives_fw-la do_v this_o and_o thou_o shall_v live_v or_o as_o the_o rhemist_n translate_v can_v have_v justify_v we_o then_o undoubted_o we_o may_v have_v be_v justify_v by_o inherent_a righteousness_n but_o forasmuch_o as_o it_o be_v impossible_a for_o the_o law_n to_o justify_v and_o save_v we_o because_o it_o neither_o be_v noâ—…_n be_v possible_a for_o we_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o flesh_n to_o perform_v the_o condition_n and_o forasmuch_o as_o god_n therefore_o send_v his_o son_n 4._o to_o perform_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d all_o that_o the_o law_n require_v unto_o justification_n that_o we_o who_o can_v not_o be_v justify_v nor_o save_v by_o any_o inherent_a righteousness_n of_o our_o own_o prescribe_a in_o the_o law_n and_o therefore_o not_o by_o a_o justice_n consist_v in_o our_o action_n or_o motion_n may_v be_v justify_v and_o save_v by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n impute_v unto_o we_o what_o can_v bellarmine_n gather_v from_o hence_o with_o any_o show_n or_o colour_n of_o reason_n to_o prove_v justification_n by_o such_o a_o righteousness_n as_o be_v inherent_a and_o consist_v in_o motion_n and_o action_n §_o ix_o the_o six_o i_o have_v already_o answer_v with_o the_o three_o 24._o as_o for_o his_o testimony_n collect_v out_o of_o augustine_n a_o brief_a anâ—…were_n augustine_n may_v serve_v that_o he_o not_o consider_v the_o force_n of_o the_o hebrew_n and_o greek_a word_n which_o never_o in_o all_o the_o scripture_n be_v use_v in_o the_o signification_n of_o make_v righteous_a by_o inherent_a or_o infuse_a righteousness_n but_o rest_v as_o it_o seem_v upon_o the_o notation_n and_o composition_n of_o the_o latin_a word_n justificare_fw-la as_o not_o differ_v in_o respect_n thereof_o from_o the_o verb_n sanctificare_fw-la do_v 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etc._n whether_o each_o of_o these_o be_v a_o perfect_a definition_n for_o if_o it_o be_v where_o be_v then_o remission_n of_o sin_n second_o he_o say_v that_o paul_n allege_v this_o testimâ—…ny_n out_o of_o the_o psalm_n not_o that_o he_o may_v thereby_o define_v full_o justification_n but_o only_o to_o prove_v that_o true_a justification_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o not_o get_v by_o our_o own_o strength_n and_o that_o he_o fit_o prove_v from_o thence_o that_o david_n call_v he_o bless_v who_o sin_n god_n remit_v that_o be_v whâ—…_n by_o the_o gift_n aâ—…d_v grace_v of_o god_n be_v justify_v §_o iii_o to_o the_o former_a i_o reply_v that_o there_o be_v not_o the_o like_a reason_n between_o first_o these_o place_n cite_v by_o we_o and_o those_o allege_v by_o he_o for_o those_o contain_v but_o certain_a note_n and_o mark_n of_o blessedness_n though_o the_o papist_n absurd_o make_v eight_o beatitude_n of_o the_o eight_o note_n of_o one_o and_o the_o same_o blessedness_n matth._n 5._o but_o here_o the_o apostle_n out_o of_o psalm_n 32._o show_v that_o blessedness_n itself_o whereby_o as_o appear_v by_o the_o former_a verse_n he_o mean_v justification_n which_o be_v the_o only_a 〈◊〉_d viae_fw-la because_o by_o it_o we_o be_v entitle_v to_o the_o eternal_a happiness_n which_o be_v beatitudo_fw-la patriae_fw-la all_o other_o blessedness_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v but_o note_n and_o sign_n of_o this_o be_v so_o define_v or_o describe_v for_o somuch_o those_o word_n import_v david_n do_v describe_v the_o blessedness_n as_o our_o translation_n fit_o render_v the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o this_o place_n the_o second_o be_v a_o mere_a depravation_n of_o the_o apostle_n meaning_n and_o intenâ—…ion_n which_o be_v not_o to_o prove_v that_o justification_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n which_o he_o have_v already_o teach_v to_o be_v a_o gracious_a action_n of_o god_n free_o justify_v by_o his_o grace_n those_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n but_o 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he_o our_o saviour_n fit_v his_o answer_n and_o first_o to_o confute_v his_o error_n and_o to_o let_v he_o understand_v that_o no_o man_n live_v who_o be_v but_o a_o mere_a man_n can_v be_v justify_v by_o inherent_a righteousness_n he_o tell_v he_o that_o no_o man_n be_v good_a that_o be_v pure_o and_o perfect_o just_a and_o therefore_o reprove_v he_o for_o that_o he_o think_v our_o saviour_n to_o be_v but_o a_o mere_a man_n as_o other_o be_v do_v call_v he_o good_a but_o in_o the_o second_o place_n to_o answer_v his_o question_n he_o tell_v he_o that_o if_o by_o his_o own_o work_n he_o do_v hope_n to_o be_v save_v he_o must_v do_v those_o work_n which_o god_n himself_o have_v command_v and_o so_o refer_v he_o to_o the_o coâ—…mandements_n of_o the_o law_n of_o which_o god_n himself_o have_v say_v do_v this_o and_o thou_o shall_v live_v which_o be_v the_o legal_a promise_n levit._n 18._o 5._o rom._n 10._o 5._o gal._n 3._o 12._o thus_o our_o saviour_n fiâ—…teth_v according_a to_o the_o law_n his_o answer_n to_o the_o disposition_n of_o the_o party_n who_o be_v a_o justiciary_a but_o otâ—…erwise_o when_o our_o saviour_n and_o his_o apostle_n be_v a_o ked_a the_o like_a qâ—…estion_n they_o make_v answer_v according_a to_o he_o doctrine_n of_o the_o goâ—…pell_n for_o our_o â—…aviour_n be_v ask_v joh._n 6._o 28._o what_o shall_v we_o do_v that_o we_o may_v do_v the_o work_n of_o god_n answer_v vers_fw-la 29._o this_o be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n that_o which_o he_o esteem_v in_o stead_n of_o all_o work_n that_o you_o beleeâ—…e_v in_o he_o who_o he_o have_v send_v for_o he_o that_o believe_v have_v fulfil_v the_o law_n christ_n be_v the_o â—…nd_n of_o the_o law_n to_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v rom._n 10._o 4._o and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n be_v demand_v of_o the_o jailor_n what_o must_v i_o do_v to_o be_v save_v answer_v believe_v on_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o thou_o shall_v be_v save_v act._n 16._o 30_o 31._o §_o xvi_o in_o the_o three_o place_n he_o allege_v testimony_n out_o of_o the_o doctrine_n answer_v of_o the_o apostle_n viz._n rom._n 8._o 13_o 17._o 2_o tim._n 2._o 11_o 12._o jam._n 2._o 8._o 2_o pet._n 1._o 11._o 1_o joh._n 1._o 9_o apoc._n 3_o 21._o answ._n the_o place_n cite_v out_o of_o s._n james_n be_v no_o promise_n but_o a_o commendation_n if_o you_o fulfil_v the_o royal_a law_n you_o do_v well_o of_o rom._n 8._o 13_o 17_o and_o 2_o tim._n 2._o 11_o 12._o i_o speak_v before_o â—…_n but_o concern_v they_o and_o all_o other_o that_o be_v or_o may_v be_v allege_v there_o be_v a_o distinction_n of_o condition_n to_o be_v hold_v that_o either_o they_o import_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o thing_n promise_v which_o be_v salâ—…ation_n or_o happiness_n or_o the_o proper_a mark_n and_o cognisance_n of_o such_o as_o shall_v be_v save_v or_o be_v happy_a which_o do_v not_o show_v propter_fw-mi quid_fw-la 〈◊〉_d sunt_fw-la vel_fw-la servandi_fw-la sed_fw-la qualâ—…s_fw-la beat_v sunt_fw-la quales_fw-la servandi_fw-la christ_n our_o alone_a saviour_n be_v the_o only_a cause_n of_o salvation_n and_o the_o only_a foundation_n of_o our_o happiness_n he_o be_v eternal_a life_n 20._o and_o whosoever_o have_v he_o have_v life_n eternal_a faith_n be_v the_o only_a instrument_n whereby_o we_o receive_v christ_n and_o therefore_o to_o it_o also_o be_v salvation_n ascribe_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n which_o it_o do_v receive_v as_o when_o it_o be_v say_v thy_o faith_n have_v save_v thou_o it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v as_o if_o it_o be_v say_v christ_n receive_v by_o faith_n have_v save_v thou_o a_o condition_n therefore_o of_o receive_v christ_n by_o faith_n or_o of_o christ_n receive_v by_o faith_n betoken_v 9_o the_o cause_n but_o all_o other_o coâ—…ditions_n either_o of_o grace_n or_o of_o work_n do_v not_o signify_v the_o cause_n of_o salvation_n but_o the_o proper_a mark_n and_o cognisance_n of_o those_o which_o shall_v be_v save_v and_o therefore_o prove_v that_o the_o mark_n aâ—…e_v or_o may_v be_v necessary_a by_o the_o necessity_n of_o presâ—…nce_n but_o not_o by_o necessity_n of_o efficiency_n §_o xvii_o and_o this_o also_o may_v seâ—…ve_v to_o answer_v his_o fouâ—…th_n and_o five_o argument_n 2â—…_n his_o four_o be_v fetch_v from_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o prophet_n ezek._n â—…8_n 21_o if_o the_o wicked_a shall_v turn_v from_o all_o his_o sin_n that_o he_o have_v commit_v and_o shall_v keep_v all_o my_o statute_n and_o do_v that_o which_o be_v lawful_a and_o right_a he_o shall_v sure_o live_v that_o be_v if_o he_o shall_v turn_v from_o the_o wrong_a way_n into_o the_o right_n and_o go_v on_o therein_o as_o sin_n be_v a_o aberration_n and_o the_o error_n 20._o of_o his_o way_n he_o shall_v come_v to_o the_o end_n of_o his_o way_n which_o be_v salvation_n so_o that_o this_o condition_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n but_o the_o way_n yea_o but_o say_v bellarmine_n in_o the_o same_o place_n to_o turn_v from_o righteousness_n and_o to_o break_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n be_v a_o condition_n upon_o which_o depend_v the_o commination_n of_o death_n for_o if_o a_o righteous_a man_n turn_v from_o his_o righteousness_n and_o commit_v iniquity_n he_o shall_v sure_o die_v therefore_o as_o the_o turn_n from_o righteousness_n unto_o sin_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o death_n â—…o_o the_o turn_n from_o sin_n to_o righteousness_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o life_n i_o answer_v that_o there_o be_v not_o par_fw-fr ratio_fw-la there_o be_v no_o equality_n be_v between_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o godly_a death_n be_v the_o due_a 23._o wage_n of_o sin_n and_o sin_n be_v the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o death_n but_o eternal_a life_n be_v the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n and_o not_o merit_v by_o our_o righteousness_n sin_n be_v of_o infinite_a demerit_n and_o so_o deserve_v death_n eternal_a but_o not_o the_o obedience_n of_o any_o man_n but_o only_o of_o christ_n if_o it_o do_v merit_n at_o all_o â—…s_o or_o can_v be_v of_o infinite_a 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servant_n do_v or_o rather_o but_o endeavour_v to_o do_v his_o duty_n be_v reward_v in_o these_o two_o the_o argument_n be_v not_o the_o same_o a_o servant_n that_o do_v not_o his_o duty_n deserve_v punishment_n and_o his_o disobedience_n be_v the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o his_o punishment_n but_o by_o do_v his_o duty_n especial_o if_o it_o be_v do_v unperfect_o which_o be_v always_o our_o case_n he_o do_v not_o deserve_v reward_n and_o therefore_o if_o he_o be_v reward_v it_o be_v to_o be_v ascribe_v to_o his_o master_n bounty_n and_o not_o to_o his_o desert_n such_o a_o antithesis_fw-la the_o apostle_n make_v between_o the_o reward_n of_o sin_n and_o of_o godliness_n rom._n 6._o 23._o death_n be_v the_o due_a wage_n of_o sin_n but_o eternal_a life_n which_o be_v the_o reward_n of_o godliness_n be_v the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n and_o further_o as_o i_o say_v before_o when_o i_o former_o answer_v this_o allegation_n in_o this_o and_o many_o other_o such_o conditional_a speech_n 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testify_v unto_o we_o that_o if_o we_o have_v grace_n from_o god_n to_o suffer_v with_o christ_n that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n and_o heir_n of_o god_n and_o coheire_n of_o christ_n who_o shall_v be_v glorify_v with_o he_o not_o that_o ouâ—…_n suffering_n do_v make_v we_o the_o son_n and_o heir_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n but_o that_o they_o be_v the_o sign_n and_o evidence_n by_o which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v so_o the_o other_o from_o the_o disproportion_n between_o our_o suffering_n from_o he_o and_o the_o glory_n which_o we_o shall_v have_v with_o he_o for_o the_o aposâ—…le_n have_v weigh_v both_o resolve_v for_o so_o he_o say_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o all_o the_o suffering_n of_o this_o life_n be_v not_o comparable_a to_o that_o glory_n but_o of_o this_o place_n more_o hereafter_o etc._n §_o x._o his_o eight_o testimony_n rom._n 10._o 10._o with_o the_o heart_n we_o believe_v testimony_n unto_o righteousness_n and_o with_o the_o mouth_n confession_n be_v make_v unto_o salvation_n we_o see_v here_o say_v he_o that_o faith_n suffice_v not_o to_o salvation_n because_o it_o be_v not_o 0._o true_a and_o entire_a in_o the_o heart_n unless_o thereto_o be_v add_v external_a confession_n and_o it_o seem_v that_o the_o apostle_n allude_v to_o that_o speech_n of_o our_o saviour_n matth._n 12._o 32_o 33._o he_o that_o confess_v i_o before_o man_n will_v i_o confess_v before_o my_o father_n and_o he_o that_o deny_v i_o before_o man_n will_v i_o deny_v before_o my_o father_n that_o be_v in_o heaven_n answ._n all_o this_o we_o confess_v that_o beside_o faith_n confession_n and_o many_o other_o grace_n and_o duty_n be_v necessary_a to_o salvation_n not_o as_o cause_n but_o as_o causae_fw-la sine_fw-la quibus_fw-la non_fw-la as_o i_o have_v often_o say_v which_o be_v no_o cause_n §_o xi_o his_o nine_o testimony_n matth._n 25._o 34_o 35._o come_v you_o bless_v 35._o of_o my_o father_n possess_v the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o you_o before_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n for_o i_o be_v hungry_a and_o you_o give_v i_o to_o eat_v etc._n etc._n sure_o say_v he_o the_o reason_n which_o be_v render_v do_v plain_o show_v that_o good_a work_n be_v aliquo_fw-la modo_fw-la some_o way_n cause_n of_o salvation_n and_o that_o for_o they_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n be_v give_v answ._n of_o this_o place_n i_o have_v speak_v before_o 12._o when_o i_o show_v that_o the_o cause_n of_o salvation_n be_v note_v vers_fw-la 34._o come_v you_o bless_v of_o my_o father_n inherit_v the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o you_o from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o reason_n which_o be_v render_v be_v take_v from_o good_a work_n not_o as_o the_o cause_n for_o which_o salvation_n be_v give_v but_o as_o the_o evidence_n according_a to_o which_o our_o saviour_n judge_v §_o xii_o his_o ten_o testimony_n be_v out_o of_o the_o epistle_n of_o saint_n james_n and_o 14._o it_o be_v twofold_a the_o former_a jam._n 1._o 25._o he_o that_o be_v not_o a_o forgetful_a hearer_n but_o a_o doer_n of_o the_o work_n this_o man_n shall_v be_v bless_v in_o his_o deed_n the_o latter_a jam._n 2._o 14._o what_o will_v it_o profit_v my_o brethren_n if_o a_o man_n say_v that_o he_o have_v faith_n and_o have_v not_o work_n will_v faith_n save_v he_o but_o how_o say_v he_o out_o of_o the_o former_a be_v a_o man_n bless_v in_o his_o deed_n if_o his_o deed_n have_v no_o relation_n to_o happinâ—…sse_v but_o affoâ—…diheir_o idle_a presence_n answ._n we_o confess_v that_o good_a work_n have_v relation_n to_o happiness_n as_o they_o be_v necessary_a unto_o it_o as_o the_o way_n as_o the_o causa_fw-la sine_fw-la qua_fw-la non_fw-la neither_o do_v i_o conceive_v how_o good_a work_n can_v be_v idle_a where_o they_o be_v present_a though_o they_o do_v not_o merit_v that_o which_o infinite_o exceed_v their_o worth_n and_o as_o touch_v the_o other_o place_n jam._n 2._o we_o confess_v also_o that_o that_o faith_n which_o be_v in_o profession_n only_o and_o be_v void_a of_o good_a work_n do_v not_o save_v a_o man_n because_o it_o be_v a_o idle_a and_o dead_a faith_n this_o therefore_o prove_v good_a work_n to_o be_v necessary_a necessitate_v praesentiae_fw-la but_z for_o necessity_n efficioncie_n there_o be_v no_o show_n nor_o colour_n §_o xiii_o after_o those_o several_a testimony_n he_o appeal_v to_o the_o whole_a vouch_v epistle_n of_o peter_n john_n james_n and_o jude_n who_o chief_a intention_n be_v to_o prove_v that_o to_o justify_v man_n good_a work_n be_v necessary_a to_o salvation_n and_o that_o faith_n alone_o do_v not_o suffice_v as_o some_o in_o these_o time_n out_o of_o the_o epistle_n of_o paul_n not_o well_o understand_v begin_v to_o preach_v i_o answer_v that_o as_o the_o apostle_n who_o he_o name_v urge_v the_o necessity_n of_o good_a work_n so_o do_v all_o true_a preacher_n of_o the_o gospel_n at_o this_o day_n yea_o paul_n himself_o do_v urge_v it_o 14._o as_o much_o as_o any_o of_o they_o if_o not_o more_o but_o the_o necessity_n of_o efficiency_n he_o may_v as_o soon_o prove_v out_o of_o our_o sermon_n as_o out_o of_o the_o write_n of_o the_o apostle_n §_o fourteen_o to_o the_o scripture_n he_o add_v the_o testimony_n of_o the_o father_n 8._o who_o as_o they_o censure_v for_o heretic_n those_o which_o deny_v work_n to_o be_v necessary_a unto_o salvation_n so_o themselves_o teach_v that_o they_o be_v necessary_a to_o which_o both_o censure_n and_o doctrine_n of_o the_o father_n we_o do_v most_o willing_o subscribe_v and_o we_o shall_v great_o wonder_v how_o this_o great_a master_n of_o controversy_n can_v be_v so_o idle_a so_o impertinent_a so_o frivolous_a a_o disputant_n but_o that_o as_o i_o say_v before_o these_o his_o discourse_n prove_v
eternal_a life_n be_v not_o a_o stipend_n or_o wage_n merit_v by_o we_o but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n which_o be_v a_o most_o pregnant_a place_n for_o if_o the_o apostle_n have_v suppose_v eternal_a life_n to_o be_v a_o stipend_n or_o wage_n or_o merit_a reward_n he_o will_v have_v say_v that_o as_o death_n be_v the_o stipend_n of_o sin_n so_o eternal_a life_n be_v the_o stipend_n of_o righteousness_n but_o the_o apostle_n make_v a_o opposition_n between_o the_o reward_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o reward_n of_o righteousness_n say_v that_o the_o one_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o military_a stipend_n due_a to_o those_o who_o serve_v under_o satan_n colour_n the_o other_o be_v not_o a_o stipend_n or_o wage_n deserve_v but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v a_o military_a stipend_n or_o wage_n due_a to_o soldier_n as_o when_o john_n baptist_n bid_v the_o soldier_n to_o be_v content_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d with_o their_o stipend_n luke_n 3._o 14._o so_o 1_o cor._n 9_o 7._o for_o as_o augustine_n say_v 302._o quod_fw-la est_fw-la merces_fw-la operanti_fw-la hoc_fw-la militanti_fw-la stipendium_fw-la and_o worthy_o say_v he_o be_v death_n call_v a_o stipendium_fw-la 9_o quia_fw-la militiae_fw-la diabolicae_fw-la mors_fw-la aeterna_fw-la tanquam_fw-la debitum_fw-la redditur_fw-la the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o the_o vulgar_a latin_a translate_v gratia_n signify_v a_o free_a gift_n not_o render_v as_o due_a to_o the_o merit_n of_o the_o receiver_n but_o vouchsafe_v free_o out_o of_o the_o free_a bounty_n and_o undeserved_a favour_n of_o the_o giver_n for_o as_o primasius_n say_v 11._o non_fw-la est_fw-la gratia_fw-la si_fw-la non_fw-la gratis_o datur_fw-la si_fw-la debita_fw-la merentibus_fw-la redditur_fw-la quod_fw-la absit_fw-la and_o augustine_n 24._o non_fw-la erit_fw-la dei_fw-la gratia_fw-la ullo_fw-la modo_fw-la nisi_fw-la gratuita_fw-la fuerit_fw-la omni_fw-la modo_fw-la wherefore_o it_o be_v call_v gratia_n that_o we_o may_v understand_v it_o be_v of_o grace_n and_o not_o not_o of_o merit_n the_o verb_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d whence_o it_o be_v derive_v signify_v free_o to_o bestow_v to_o gratify_v or_o gracious_o to_o give_v and_o therefore_o be_v eternal_a life_n call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d because_o god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d do_v free_o bestow_v it_o the_o argument_n stand_v thus_o a_o free_a gift_n which_o be_v oppose_v to_o stipend_n or_o wage_n be_v not_o merit_v by_o we_o eternal_a life_n be_v the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n and_o be_v oppose_v to_o stipend_n or_o wage_n therefore_o it_o be_v not_o merit_v by_o we_o §_o fourteen_o bellarmine_n answer_v that_o augustine_n have_v diligent_o answer_v augustine_n this_o argument_n epist._n 105._o enchirid._n â—…ap_n 107._o but_o chief_o in_o libro_fw-la de_fw-la gratia_fw-la &_o lib._n arb_n cap._n 8._o &_o 9_o from_o whence_o he_o gather_v two_o assertion_n first_o that_o the_o apostle_n may_v well_o have_v say_v eternal_a life_n be_v the_o stipend_n of_o righteousness_n even_o as_o he_o say_v the_o stipend_n of_o sin_n be_v death_n which_o confession_n of_o augustine_n cut_v the_o thrâ—…at_n he_o say_v of_o our_o assertion_n sâ—…condly_o that_o the_o apostle_n do_v not_o say_v eternal_a life_n be_v the_o stipend_n of_o righteousness_n as_o he_o say_v death_n be_v the_o stipend_n of_o sin_n lest_o any_o man_n shall_v think_v that_o we_o so_o have_v righteousness_n of_o ourselves_o as_o we_o have_v sin_n of_o ourselves_o therefore_o eternal_a life_n be_v call_v grace_n not_o because_o it_o be_v not_o the_o reward_n of_o merit_n but_o that_o we_o have_v the_o merit_n themselves_o from_o grace_n to_o the_o former_a i_o reply_v that_o when_o augustine_n say_v that_o eternal_a life_n may_v well_o be_v call_v a_o stipend_n which_o he_o make_v to_o be_v all_o one_o with_o merces_fw-la he_o mean_v a_o stipend_n or_o reward_v free_o give_v as_o if_o there_o be_v stipendium_fw-la gratâ—…itum_fw-la as_o well_o as_o merces_fw-la gratuita_fw-la and_o that_o this_o be_v his_o meaning_n i_o demonstrate_v out_o of_o the_o same_o place_n which_o bellarmine_n do_v quote_v and_o first_o out_o of_o epist._n 105._o debita_fw-la redditur_fw-la pâ—…na_fw-la demnato_fw-la indebita_fw-la gratia_fw-la liberato_fw-la â—…t_fw-la nec_fw-la ille_fw-la se_fw-la indignum_fw-la queratur_fw-la nâ—…c_fw-la dignum_fw-la se_fw-la iste_fw-la glorietur_fw-la si_fw-mi antem_fw-la gratia_fw-la atque_fw-la null_a be_v meritis_fw-la reddit_n sed_fw-la gratuita_fw-la bâ—…nitate_fw-la donata_fw-la ipsa_fw-la aterna_fw-la vita_fw-la gratia_fw-la nuncupatur_fw-la nâ—…n_fw-la ob_fw-la aliâ—…d_fw-la nisi_fw-la quia_fw-la gratis_o datur_fw-la second_o enchirid._n cap._n 107._o ipsam_fw-la vitam_fw-la aeternam_fw-la quae_fw-la certa_fw-la merces_fw-la est_fw-la operum_fw-la bonorum_fw-la gratiam_fw-la dei_fw-la appellat_fw-la apostolus_fw-la stipendium_fw-la enim_fw-la inquit_fw-la pâ—…ccatimors_n gratia_fw-la autem_fw-la dei_fw-la vita_fw-la aeterna_fw-la in_o christo_fw-la jesu_fw-la dominâ—…_n nâ—…stro_fw-la stipendium_fw-la pro_fw-la opere_fw-la militiae_fw-la debitum_fw-la redditur_fw-la non_fw-la donatur_fw-la idâ—…ò_fw-la dixit_fw-la stipendium_fw-la peccatimor_n ut_fw-la mortem_fw-la peccato_fw-la non_fw-la immeritò_fw-la illatam_fw-la sed_fw-la debitam_fw-la demonstraret_fw-la gratia_n verò_fw-la nisi_fw-la gratis_o sit_v gratia_fw-la non_fw-la est_fw-la three_o praefat._v in_o psal._n 31._o merces_fw-la nostra_fw-la gratia_fw-la voco_fw-la figratiâ—…_n est_fw-la gratis_o datur_fw-la quid_fw-la est_fw-la gratis_o datur_fw-la gratis_o câ—…nstat_fw-la si_fw-la reddatur_fw-la tibi_fw-la quod_fw-la debetur_fw-la puniendus_fw-la es_fw-la quid_fw-la ergò_fw-la fit_a non_fw-la tibi_fw-la deus_fw-la râ—…ddit_fw-la debitam_fw-la poenam_fw-la sed_fw-la donat_fw-la indebitam_fw-la gratiam_fw-la four_o degratia_fw-la &_o lib._n arbitr_n cap._n 9_o cum_fw-la apostolus_fw-la prius_fw-la dixisset_fw-la stipendium_fw-la peccatimâ—…rs_fw-la meritâ—…_n inquit_fw-la stipendium_fw-la quia_fw-la militiae_fw-la diabolicae_fw-la mors_fw-la aeterna_fw-la tanquam_fw-la debitum_fw-la redditur_fw-la vbi_fw-la cum_fw-la posset_n dicere_fw-la &_o rectè_fw-la dicere_fw-la stipendium_fw-la autem_fw-la justitiae_fw-la vita_fw-la aeterna_fw-la maluit_fw-la dicere_fw-la gratia_n autem_fw-la dei_fw-la vita_fw-la aeternâ—…_n ut_fw-la hinc_fw-la intelligamus_fw-la non_fw-la meritis_fw-la nostris_fw-la deum_fw-la nos_fw-la ad_fw-la aeternam_fw-la vitam_fw-la sed_fw-la pro_fw-la sua_fw-la miseratione_n perducere_fw-la whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o although_o he_o say_v that_o eternal_a life_n may_v be_v call_v a_o stipend_n yet_o he_o mean_v not_o a_o stipend_n or_o wage_n deserve_v or_o merit_v by_o we_o but_o a_o reward_n free_o give_v we_o of_o god_n §_o xv._n and_o as_o the_o former_a assertion_n make_v not_o against_o we_o so_o the_o assertion_n late_a make_v whole_o for_o we_o against_o both_o the_o pelagian_n and_o the_o papist_n the_o pelagian_n hold_v that_o their_o good_a work_n be_v do_v not_o by_o the_o help_n of_o grace_n but_o by_o the_o strength_n of_o their_o own_o free_a will_n and_o so_o in_o that_o respect_n a_o reward_n be_v due_a unto_o they_o whereas_o they_o who_o bring_v forth_o good_a work_n ex_fw-la donâ—…_n gratiae_fw-la have_v neither_o commendation_n nor_o merit_n against_o they_o augustine_n in_o many_o place_n dispute_v prove_v that_o eternal_a life_n which_o be_v the_o reward_n of_o our_o good_a work_n be_v call_v by_o the_o apostle_n gratia_n not_o only_o because_o itself_o be_v free_o give_v but_o also_o because_o the_o good_a work_n whereof_o it_o be_v the_o reward_n be_v to_o be_v ascribe_v to_o god_n grace_n and_o that_o therefore_o the_o lord_n when_o he_o reward_v the_o godly_a life_n of_o the_o faithful_a with_o eternal_a life_n he_o give_v they_o gratiam_fw-la progratia_fw-la and_o that_o when_o he_o reward_v our_o merit_n thereby_o mean_v our_o good_a work_n he_o do_v crown_n not_o our_o merit_n but_o his_o own_o grace_n thus_o he_o write_v epist._n 105._o 301._o omne_fw-la meritum_fw-la nostrum_fw-la non_fw-la in_o nobis_fw-la facit_fw-la nisi_fw-la gratia_fw-la &_o cum_fw-la deus_fw-la câ—…ronat_fw-la meritâ—…_n nâ—…stra_fw-la nihil_fw-la aliud_fw-la 〈◊〉_d quam_fw-la munerâ—…_n suâ—…_n sicâ—…t_fw-la enim_fw-la ab_fw-la initio_fw-la fidei_fw-la misericordiam_fw-la consecuti_fw-la sumus_fw-la non_fw-la quia_fw-la fideles_fw-la eramus_fw-la sed_fw-la ut_fw-la esseâ—…us_fw-la sic_fw-la in_o finâ—…_n quod_fw-la erit_fw-la in_o vita_fw-la aeterna_fw-la câ—…ronabit_fw-la nos_fw-la sicut_fw-la scriptum_fw-la est_fw-la 4._o in_o miseratione_n &_o misericordia_fw-la vndè_fw-la &_o ipsa_fw-la vita_fw-la aeterna_fw-la quâ—…_n utique_fw-la in_o fine_fw-la sine_fw-la fine_fw-la habebitur_fw-la &_o ideò_fw-la merit_n be_v praecedentibus_fw-la redditur_fw-la tamen_fw-la quiâ—…_n eadem_fw-la merita_fw-la quibus_fw-la redditur_fw-la non_fw-la à _fw-la nobis_fw-la parata_fw-la sunt_fw-la per_fw-la nâ—…stram_fw-la sufficientiam_fw-la sed_fw-la in_o nobis_fw-la facta_fw-la per_fw-la gratiâ—…m_fw-la etiam_fw-la ipsa_fw-la grâ—…tia_fw-la nuncupatur_fw-la non_fw-la ob_fw-la aliud_fw-la niâ—…i_fw-la quia_fw-la gratis_o datur_fw-la nec_fw-la ideò_fw-la quiâ—…_n meritis_fw-la non_fw-la datur_fw-la sed_fw-la quia_fw-la data_fw-la sunt_fw-la 302._o &_o ipsa_fw-la merita_fw-la quibus_fw-la datur_fw-la stipendium_fw-la peccati_fw-la mors_fw-la rectè_fw-la stipendium_fw-la
quia_fw-la debetur_fw-la quia_fw-la dignè_fw-la retribuitur_fw-la quia_fw-la meritâ—…_n redditur_fw-la deinde_fw-la ne_fw-la justitiâ—…_n de_fw-fr humanose_n extolleret_fw-la 〈◊〉_d sicut_fw-la humanum_fw-la meritum_fw-la malum_fw-la non_fw-la dubitatur_fw-la esse_fw-la peccatum_fw-la non_fw-la à _fw-la contraâ—…_n retulit_fw-la dicens_fw-la â—…ipendium_fw-la justitiae_fw-la vita_fw-la â—…terna_fw-la &_o haec_fw-la ne_fw-la praeter_fw-la mediatorem_fw-la aliqua_fw-la alia_fw-la via_fw-la quaereretur_fw-la adjecit_fw-la in_o christo_fw-la jesu_fw-la domino_fw-la nostro_fw-la tanquam_fw-la diceret_fw-la auditâ—…_n quod_fw-la stipâ—…ndium_fw-la peccaâ—…i_fw-la sit_fw-la mors_fw-la quid_fw-la te_fw-la disponis_fw-la extollere_fw-la o_o humana_fw-la non_fw-la justitia_fw-la sed_fw-la nomine_fw-la justitiae_fw-la planè_fw-la superbiâ—…_n quid_fw-la te_fw-la disponis_fw-la extollere_fw-la ac_fw-la contrariam_fw-la morti_fw-la vitam_fw-la aeternam_fw-la tanquam_fw-la dâ—…bitum_fw-la stipendium_fw-la flagitare_fw-la quaprâ—…pter_n o_o homo_fw-la si_fw-la accepturus_fw-la es_fw-la vitam_fw-la aeternam_fw-la justitiae_fw-la quidem_fw-la stipendium_fw-la est_fw-la sed_fw-la tibi_fw-la gratia_fw-la est_fw-la cui_fw-la gratia_fw-la &_o ipsa_fw-la justitia_fw-la tibi_fw-la enim_fw-la tanquam_fw-la dâ—…bita_fw-la reddereâ—…ur_fw-la si_fw-la ex_fw-la tetibi_fw-la esset_fw-la justitiâ—…_n cui_fw-la debetâ—…r_fw-la nunc_fw-la igitur_fw-la de_fw-la plenitudine_fw-la ejus_fw-la accepimus_fw-la non_fw-la sâ—…lum_fw-la gratiam_fw-la qua_fw-la nunc_fw-la justè_fw-la in_o laboribus_fw-la usque_fw-la in_o finem_fw-la vivimus_fw-la sed_fw-la etiam_fw-la gratiam_fw-la pro_fw-la hac_fw-la gratia_fw-la ut_fw-la in_o requie_n postea_fw-la sine_fw-la fine_fw-la vivamus_fw-la 107._o intelligendum_fw-la est_fw-la igitur_fw-la etiam_fw-la ipsa_fw-la hominis_fw-la bâ—…na_fw-la merita_fw-la esse_fw-la dei_fw-la munera_fw-la quibus_fw-la cum_fw-la vita_fw-la aeternae_fw-la redditur_fw-la quid_fw-la â—…isi_fw-la gratia_fw-la pro_fw-la gratia_fw-la redditur_fw-la 8._o vita_fw-la bona_fw-la nostra_fw-la nihil_fw-la aliud_fw-la est_fw-la quam_fw-la dei_fw-la gratia_fw-la sine_fw-la dubiâ—…_n &_o vita_fw-la eteÅ•na_fw-la quae_fw-la bonae_fw-la aquavitae_fw-la reà ditur_fw-la dei_fw-la gratia_fw-la est_fw-la et_fw-la ipsa_fw-la enim_fw-la gratis_o datur_fw-la quia_fw-la gratis_n data_fw-la est_fw-la illa_fw-la câ—…i_fw-la datur_fw-la sed_fw-la illa_fw-la cui_fw-la datur_fw-la tantummodâ—…_n gratia_fw-la est_fw-la haec_fw-la autem_fw-la quae_fw-la illi_fw-la datur_fw-la quâ—…niam_fw-la praemium_fw-la ejus_fw-la est_fw-la grâ—…tia_fw-la est_fw-la prâ—…gratia_fw-la tanquam_fw-la merces_fw-la pro_fw-la justiâ—…ia_fw-la that_o which_o augustine_n speak_v of_o the_o grace_n of_o justification_n be_v true_a of_o all_o grace_n 23._o quomodâ—…_n est_fw-la gratia_fw-la si_fw-la ex_fw-la debito_fw-la redditur_fw-la how_o be_v it_o grace_n if_o it_o be_v render_v of_o duty_n §_o xi_o the_o papist_n when_o thâ—…y_o be_v press_v with_o the_o authority_n of_o saint_n augustine_n will_v seem_v to_o differ_v much_o from_o the_o pelagian_n but_o it_o be_v more_o in_o show_n than_o in_o truth_n for_o they_o do_v hold_v the_o merit_n of_o congruity_n and_o that_o grace_n be_v give_v to_o man_n according_a to_o their_o own_o preparation_n 9_o and_o disposition_n and_o that_o the_o efficacy_n of_o grace_n when_o it_o be_v offer_v be_v so_o to_o be_v ascribe_v to_o our_o own_o free_a will_n as_o that_o it_o be_v in_o our_o own_o power_n either_o to_o accept_v or_o reject_v it_o for_o this_o gratia_fw-la alphonsus_n a_o castro_n setteh_o down_o as_o a_o catholic_a assertion_n that_o when_o god_n have_v stir_v up_o our_o will_n to_o that_o which_o be_v good_a it_o be_v in_o the_o power_n of_o man_n will_n either_o to_o assent_v to_o god_n monition_n or_o to_o dissent_v exit_fw-la hâ—…c_fw-la autem_fw-la quâ—…d_fw-la nos_fw-la monitioni_fw-la illius_fw-la consentimus_fw-la qui_fw-la tamen_fw-la dissentire_fw-la pâ—…teramus_fw-la debetur_fw-la nobis_fw-la merces_fw-la &_o precium_fw-la &_o inde_fw-la meritum_fw-la nostrum_fw-la and_o so_o our_o rhemist_n that_o those_o who_o god_n pardon_v work_v by_o their_o own_o free_a will_n and_o thereby_o deserve_v their_o own_o salvation_n if_o therefore_o the_o grace_n of_o righteousness_n or_o the_o grace_n of_o glory_n be_v deserve_v by_o we_o both_o which_o the_o papist_n teach_v the_o former_a by_o merit_n of_o congruity_n the_o latter_a by_o merit_n of_o condignity_n then_o contrary_a to_o augustine_n assertion_n neither_o the_o one_o nor_o the_o other_o be_v to_o be_v call_v grace_n for_o that_o he_o deny_v to_o be_v true_o call_v grace_n which_o be_v not_o omni_fw-la â—…odo_fw-la gratuita_fw-la so_o much_o concern_v augustine_n exposition_n now_o let_v we_o search_v the_o judgement_n of_o some_o other_o of_o the_o father_n §_o xvii_o 47._o tertullian_n interprete_v this_o text_n thus_o stipendiâ—…_n delinquentiae_fw-la father_n mâ—…rs_fw-la donativum_fw-la autem_fw-la dei_fw-la vita_fw-la aeterna_fw-la in_o christâ—…_n jesu_fw-la domino_fw-la nostro_fw-la locum_fw-la origen_n benè_fw-la autem_fw-la metaphâ—…ram_fw-la i._o figuram_fw-la militiae_fw-la ex_fw-la initio_fw-la propositam_fw-la seruat_fw-la ut_fw-la militantibus_fw-la sub_fw-la peccati_fw-la rege_fw-la stipendia_fw-la debita_fw-la mortem_fw-la dicat_fw-la exolvi_fw-la deum_fw-la verò_fw-la non_fw-la erat_fw-la dignum_fw-la militibus_fw-la suis_fw-la stipendia_fw-la tanquam_fw-la aliquod_fw-la debitum_fw-la dare_v sed_fw-la donum_fw-la &_o gratiam_fw-la quae_fw-la est_fw-la vita_fw-la aeterna_fw-la in_o christo_fw-la jesu_fw-la domino_fw-la nostro_fw-la the_o same_o have_v locum_fw-la sedulius_n 6._o hierome_n stipendia_fw-la peccati_fw-la mors_fw-la qui_fw-la peccato_fw-la militat_fw-la remunerationem_fw-la accipit_fw-la mortem_fw-la gratia_n autem_fw-la dei_fw-la vita_fw-la aeterna_fw-la non_fw-la dixit_fw-la similiter_fw-la stipendia_fw-la justitiae_fw-la nâ—…n_fw-la enim_fw-la nostro_fw-la labour_v quaesita_fw-la est_fw-la sed_fw-la dei_fw-la munere_fw-la condonata_fw-la 12._o chrysostome_n the_o apostle_n have_v speak_v of_o the_o wage_n of_o sin_n concern_v the_o good_a he_o do_v not_o observe_v the_o same_o order_n for_o he_o do_v not_o say_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o wage_n of_o your_o good_a deed_n but_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n show_v that_o they_o be_v not_o deliver_v of_o themselves_o nor_o receive_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o due_a debt_n nor_o retribution_n or_o remuneration_n of_o their_o labour_n but_o that_o all_o thing_n come_v to_o they_o by_o grace_n 6._o theodoret_n worthy_o he_o call_v death_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o military_a stipend_n but_o here_o say_v he_o upon_o those_o word_n gratia_n autem_fw-la dei_fw-la he_o do_v not_o say_v wage_n but_o grace_n for_o eternal_a life_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n for_o although_o a_o man_n shall_v perform_v very_o great_a and_o absolute_a righteousness_n yet_o temporal_a labour_n be_v not_o equivalent_a to_o eternal_a blessing_n 6._o phoâ—…ius_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o say_v not_o the_o wage_n of_o your_o good_a work_n but_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n locum_fw-la theophylact_fw-mi sin_n to_o its_o servant_n for_o a_o reward_n of_o their_o service_n render_v death_n but_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v from_o god_n he_o call_v grace_n and_o not_o reward_v as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v for_o you_o receive_v not_o the_o wage_n of_o your_o labour_n but_o by_o grace_n all_o these_o thing_n happen_v to_o you_o in_o christ_n who_o work_v these_o thing_n locum_fw-la haymo_n what_o be_v it_o that_o speak_v of_o the_o reward_n of_o sin_n â—…e_o call_v it_o stipend_n but_o of_o the_o remuneration_n of_o the_o elect_n he_o call_v it_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n for_o they_o that_o go_v to_o warfare_n receive_v their_o own_o wage_n but_o whatsoever_o the_o elect_n have_v they_o receive_v it_o whole_o from_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n whether_o they_o have_v faith_n or_o charity_n or_o any_o good_a work_n and_o moreover_o for_o this_o grace_n of_o faith_n and_o good_a work_n gratis_o accipiunt_fw-la they_o free_o receive_v eternal_a life_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o same_o have_v rhemigius_n and_o to_o these_o you_o may_v add_v two_o famous_a cardinal_n the_o one_o locum_fw-la cajetan_n he_o do_v not_o say_v that_o the_o stipend_n of_o righteousness_n be_v eternal_a life_n but_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n be_v eternal_a life_n that_o we_o may_v understand_v that_o not_o by_o our_o merit_n but_o by_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n we_o attain_v to_o eternal_a life_n for_o the_o end_n the_o other_o locum_fw-la contarenus_n it_o be_v here_o to_o be_v note_v say_v tesâ—…imony_n he_o that_o the_o apostle_n signify_v that_o death_n be_v due_a to_o sin_n in_o justice_n for_o so_o much_o the_o name_n stipend_n do_v import_v but_o that_o eternal_a life_n be_v 18._o of_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n §_o xiii_o our_o five_o testimony_n be_v rom._n 8._o 18._o which_o our_o rhemist_n 20._o according_a to_o the_o vulgar_a latin_a read_v thus_o for_o i_o think_v that_o the_o passion_n of_o this_o time_n be_v not_o condign_a to_o the_o glory_n to_o come_v that_o shall_v be_v reveal_v in_o we_o which_o word_n so_o translate_v non_fw-la condignae_fw-la or_o as_o 6._o ambrose_n and_o 18._o augustine_n in_o many_o place_n read_v indignâ—…_n be_v a_o direct_a contradiction_n to_o the_o merit_n of_o condignity_n neither_o ought_v they_o to_o cavil_n at_o our_o former_a translation_n which_o read_v they_o be_v not_o worthy_a for_o what_o be_v their_o non_fw-la
be_v indeed_o two_o principal_a argument_n which_o he_o bring_v to_o prove_v the_o merit_n of_o good_a work_n which_o it_o shall_v suffice_v to_o answer_v in_o their_o due_a place_n for_o i_o do_v not_o think_v they_o worthy_a of_o double_a 3_o pain_n only_o for_o the_o present_a i_o answer_v to_o the_o first_o that_o where_o be_v speech_n of_o our_o dignity_n it_o be_v to_o be_v ascribe_v to_o god_n dignation_n as_o bernard_n well_o say_v 5._o digni_fw-la nos_fw-la sumus_fw-la sedipsius_fw-la dignatione_fw-la non_fw-la dignitate_fw-la nostra_fw-la we_o be_v worthy_a but_o by_o his_o dignation_n or_o deign_v to_o accept_v of_o we_o as_o worthy_a not_o by_o our_o own_o worthiness_n second_o the_o word_n dignus_fw-la and_o dignè_fw-la sometime_o do_v signify_v not_o the_o equality_n of_o worth_n but_o that_o which_o be_v convenient_a meet_a or_o become_v as_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d col._n 1._o 10._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o thess._n 2._o 12._o 3_o joh._n 6._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d eph._n 4._o 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d phil._n 1._o 27._o to_o the_o second_o thatthere_o be_v reward_n free_a liberal_a and_o undeserved_a as_o well_o as_o those_o which_o be_v mercenary_a and_o deserve_v and_o therefore_o the_o name_n of_o reward_n do_v not_o always_o presuppose_v merit_n or_o desert_n to_o which_o purpose_n let_v the_o reader_n compare_v these_o parallel_n place_n mat._n 5._o 46._o luk._n 6._o 32._o where_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v use_v in_o the_o self_n same_o sense_n for_o if_o you_o love_v those_o that_o love_v you_o what_o reward_n have_v you_o quam_fw-la mercedem_fw-la habetis_fw-la say_v matthew_n quae_fw-la vobis_fw-la est_fw-la gratia_fw-la say_v luke_n what_o thanks_n have_v you_o in_o the_o one_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o other_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thus_o much_o of_o the_o name_n §_o iv._o for_o the_o thing_n bellarmine_n bring_v three_o sort_n of_o proof_n 3._o authority_n of_o scripture_n testimony_n of_o father_n and_o reason_n the_o authoritye_n of_o scripture_n he_o reduce_v to_o seven_o head_n the_o first_o be_v of_o those_o place_n whâ—…re_v eternal_a life_n be_v call_v merces_fw-la reward_n his_o reason_n be_v thus_o frame_v if_o eternal_a life_n be_v the_o reward_n of_o good_a work_n then_o good_a work_n do_v merit_v it_o but_o the_o former_a be_v true_a viz._n that_o eternal_a life_n be_v the_o reward_n good_a work_n therefore_o the_o latter_a viz._n that_o good_a work_n do_v merit_v eternal_a life_n answ._n the_o proposition_n he_o take_v for_o grant_v all_o his_o proof_n in_o this_o place_n be_v that_o sine_fw-la dubitatione_n without_o doubt_n it_o be_v true_a but_o in_o his_o second_o chapter_n he_o prove_v it_o by_o this_o which_o go_v for_o a_o maxiâ—…e_n among_o they_o that_o merces_fw-la and_o meritum_fw-la be_v relative_n but_o i_o answer_v by_o distinction_n that_o merces_fw-la reward_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n it_o be_v either_o debita_fw-la due_a as_o just_o deserve_v or_o gratâ—…ita_fw-la as_o free_o bestow_v and_o without_o desert_n as_o ambrose_n also_o distinguish_v alia_fw-la est_fw-la merces_fw-la say_v he_o 1._o liberalitatis_fw-la &_o gratia_fw-la aliud_fw-la virtutis_fw-la stipendium_fw-la laboris_fw-la remâ—…neratio_fw-la which_o distinction_n be_v insiunate_v by_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 4._o 4._o for_o reward_n be_v either_o impute_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d according_a to_o grace_n as_o the_o inheritance_n of_o a_o adopt_a son_n or_o render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d according_a to_o debt_n or_o duty_n as_o the_o hire_n or_o wage_n of_o a_o hire_a servant_n or_o labourer_n 18._o who_o be_v worthy_a of_o his_o hire_n and_o be_v acknowledge_v by_o deinde_fw-la bellarmine_n for_o when_o the_o apostle_n say_v to_o he_o that_o work_v the_o reward_n be_v not_o impute_v according_a to_o grace_n but_o according_a to_o debt_n satis_fw-la aperitè_fw-fr indicat_fw-la esse_fw-la quandam_fw-la mercedem_fw-la qua_fw-la imputari_fw-la possit_fw-la secundum_fw-la gratiam_fw-la non_fw-la secundum_fw-la debitum_fw-la he_o do_v plain_o enough_o show_v that_o there_o be_v a_o certain_a reward_n which_o may_v be_v impute_v according_a to_o grace_n not_o according_a to_o debt_n merces_fw-la noftra_fw-la say_v 31._o augustine_n gratia_fw-la voco_fw-la si_fw-mi gratia_fw-la est_fw-la gratis_o datur_fw-la our_o reward_n be_v call_v gratia_fw-la so_o the_o latin_a translate_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d if_o it_o be_v grace_n it_o be_v free_o give_v and_o again_o 3._o god_n have_v send_v a_o physician_n he_o have_v send_v a_o saviour_n he_o have_v send_v he_o who_o shall_v heal_v free_o that_o be_v but_o little_a that_o he_o shall_v heal_v free_o who_o shall_v also_o give_v reward_n to_o they_o that_o be_v heal_v nothing_o can_v be_v add_v to_o this_o benevolence_n who_o be_v he_o that_o will_v say_v let_v i_o heal_v thou_o and_o i_o give_v thou_o a_o reward_n of_o this_o free_a reward_n we_o have_v example_n and_o testimony_n in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n as_o first_o that_o which_o bellarmine_n in_o the_o first_o place_n cit_v 2._o very_o impertinent_o to_o prove_v the_o name_n merit_n gen_n 15._o 1._o where_o the_o lord_n say_v to_o abraham_n i_o be_o thy_o shield_n and_o thy_o exceed_a great_a reward_n psalm_n 127._o 3._o heritage_n and_o reward_n use_v promiscuous_o child_n be_v a_o heritage_n from_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o womb_n be_v his_o reward_n and_o so_o merces_fw-la and_o gratia_fw-la as_o be_v note_v before_o out_o of_o matth._n 5._o 46._o and_o luk._n 6._o 30._o such_o a_o reward_n be_v our_o inheritance_n in_o heaven_n which_o be_v therefore_o call_v the_o reward_n of_o inheritance_n col._n 3._o 24._o and_o this_o most_o plain_o appear_v in_o the_o antithesis_fw-la which_o the_o apostle_n make_v between_o the_o reward_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o reward_n of_o piety_n the_o wage_n of_o sin_n be_v death_n but_o eternal_a life_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n rom._n 6._o 23._o but_o of_o this_o place_n we_o have_v speak_v in_o our_o four_o testimony_n whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o howsoever_o merces_fw-la debita_fw-la that_o be_v wage_n and_o meriâ—…um_n be_v relative_n yet_o merit_n and_o the_o reward_n of_o eternal_a life_n or_o any_o other_o free_a reward_n be_v not_o relative_n among_o man_n wage_n have_v place_n because_o the_o labourer_n deserve_v it_o and_o he_o that_o hire_v he_o be_v benefit_v by_o the_o labour_n and_o there_o be_v ordinary_o a_o due_a proportion_n between_o the_o labour_n and_o the_o wage_n but_o with_o god_n it_o be_v otherwise_o we_o can_v deserve_v nothing_o of_o he_o neither_o be_v he_o benefit_v by_o our_o labour_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o proportion_n between_o our_o work_n and_o the_o reward_n of_o eternal_a life_n the_o proposition_n therefore_o though_o by_o he_o take_v for_o grant_v be_v by_o we_o to_o be_v deny_v §_o v._o the_o assumption_n that_o eternal_a life_n be_v the_o reward_n of_o good_a work_n work_n we_o free_o confess_v so_o it_o be_v understand_v of_o a_o free_a reward_n which_o as_o it_o be_v gracious_o promise_v so_o it_o be_v free_o and_o undeserved_o give_v bellarmine_n therefore_o shall_v have_v prove_v that_o eternal_a life_n be_v a_o mercenary_a and_o on_o our_o part_n a_o deserve_a reward_n but_o of_o all_o the_o place_n which_o he_o quote_v both_o in_o the_o second_o and_o three_o chapter_n where_o the_o word_n merâ—…es_v be_v use_v not_o one_o do_v prove_v eternal_a life_n to_o be_v a_o deserve_a reward_n or_o imply_v the_o merit_n of_o condignity_n as_o genes_n 15._o 1._o i_o be_o thy_o shield_n and_o thy_o exceed_a great_a reward_n 2_o chron._n 15._o 7._o your_o work_n shall_v be_v reward_v prov._n 11._o 18._o to_o he_o that_o soweâ—…h_v righteousness_n there_o shall_v be_v a_o sure_a reward_n for_o as_o hos._n 10._o 12._o he_o that_o sow_v in_o righteousness_n shall_v reap_v in_o mercy_n wisd._n 5._o 16._o the_o righteous_a shall_v live_v for_o ever_o and_o their_o reward_n be_v with_o the_o lord_n eccl._n 18._o 22._o the_o reward_n of_o the_o lord_n abide_v for_o ever_o esai_n 40._o 10._o behold_v the_o lord_n will_v come_v and_o his_o reward_n with_o he_o so_o apoâ—…_n 22._o 12._o matth._n 5._o 12._o great_a be_v your_o reward_n in_o heaven_n 1_o cor._n 3._o 8._o every_o one_o shall_v receive_v his_o own_o reward_n according_a to_o his_o own_o labour_n §_o vi_o only_o there_o may_v be_v question_n of_o that_o place_n matth._n 20._o 20._o 8._o call_v the_o labourer_n and_o give_v they_o their_o wage_n which_o bellarminâ—…_n cit_v in_o the_o three_o chapter_n and_o afterward_o urge_v both_o in_o the_o same_o chapter_n and_o in_o the_o seventeen_o and_o also_o nineteen_o and_o for_o
c._n 4._o §_o 15._o etc._n etc._n 6._o §_o 12._o 19_o 21._o if_o thou_o will_v be_v perfect_a goâ—…_n sell_v all_o etc._n etc._n l._n 7._o â—…_n 7._o §_o 3._o 20._o 1._o ad_fw-la 16._o the_o parable_n of_o the_o workman_n in_o the_o vineyard_n lib._n 8._o cap._n 5._o §_o 6_o 7._o matth._n 25._o 21._o well_o do_v thou_o good_a and_o faithful_a servant_n etc._n etc._n lib._n 8._o cap._n 5._o §_o 15._o 25._o 34._o 35._o come_v you_o bless_v of_o my_o father_n inherit_v etc._n etc._n lib._n 7._o c._n 4._o §_o 12._o and_o c._n 5._o §_o 11._o and_o lib._n 8._o c._n 5._o §_o 14_o 15_o 16._o mark_n 7._o 29._o for_o this_o say_n go_v thy_o way_n &_o â—…_n 6._o c._n 15._o §_o 12._o luke_n 1._o 6._o righteous_a before_o god_n etc._n etc._n lib._n 2._o cap._n 3._o §_o 1._o 6._o 38._o with_o what_o measure_n you_o meet_v etc._n etc._n lib._n 8._o cap._n 5._o §_o 13._o 7._o 47._o her_o sin_n which_o be_v many_o be_v forgive_v for_o she_o love_v much_o lib._n 6._o cap._n 12_o §_o 2._o 3._o 7._o 55._o thy_o faith_n have_v save_v thou_o lib._n 6._o cap._n 15._o §_o 11._o 10._o 7._o the_o labourer_n be_v worthy_a of_o his_o hire_n lib._n 8._o cap._n 5._o §_o 22._o 17._o 5._o increase_v our_o faith_n l._n 6._o c._n 3._o §_o 3._o 17._o 7._o 8_o 9_o 10._o when_o you_o have_v do_v all_o say_v that_o you_o be_v unprofitable_a servant_n lib._n 8._o cap._n 2._o §_o 5._o 6_o etc._n etc._n 20._o 35._o they_o that_o shall_v be_v account_v worthy_a to_o obtain_v that_o world_n etc._n etc._n lib._n 8._o cap._n 5._o §_o 22._o john_n 1._o 12._o to_o so_o many_o as_o believe_v he_o give_v power_n to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n lib._n 6._o cap._n 10._o §_o 9_o 1._o 29._o behold_v the_o lamb_n of_o god_n which_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n lib._n 2._o cap._n 8._o §_o 2._o 6._o 64._o jesus_n know_v from_o the_o beginning_n who_o believe_v not_o lib._n 6._o cap._n 2_o §_o 7._o 12._o 42_o 43._o many_o of_o the_o ruler_n believe_v on_o he_o but_o do_v not_o confess_v he_o etc._n etc._n lib._n 6._o cap._n 3._o §_o 8._o 14._o 23._o if_o a_o man_n love_v i_o he_o will_v keep_v my_o word_n and_o my_o father_n will_v love_v he_o lib._n 7._o cap._n 6._o §_o 22._o 15._o 13._o great_a love_n have_v no_o man_n than_o this_o that_o a_o man_n lie_v down_o his_o life_n for_o his_o friend_n lib._n 5._o cap._n 7._o §_o 3._o act_n of_o the_o apostle_n 13._o 38_o 39_o through_o this_o man_n be_v preach_v unâ—…o_o you_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o by_o he_o all_o that_o believe_v be_v justify_v etc._n etc._n lib._n 4._o cap._n 6._o §_o 1._o 2_o etc._n etc._n ad_fw-la 9_o 15._o 9_o purify_n their_o heart_n by_o faith_n lib._n 6._o cap._n 15._o §_o 9_o 15._o 10._o a_o yoke_n which_o neither_o we_o nor_o our_o father_n be_v able_a to_o bear_v lib._n 4._o cap._n 5._o §_o 9_o epistle_n to_o the_o roman_n 1._o 16_o 17._o the_o gospel_n the_o power_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n in_o it_o be_v reveal_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n lib._n 1._o cap._n 1._o §_o 1._o 3._o 24._o be_v justâ—…fied_v free_o by_o his_o race_n through_o the_o redemption_n etc._n etc._n l._n 3._o c._n 3._o &_o 4._o 3._o 27._o boast_v exâ—…luded_v by_o what_o law_n etc._n etc._n lib._n 7._o cap._n 3._o §_o 2._o 4._o 2._o if_o abraham_n be_v justify_v by_o work_n he_o have_v whereof_o to_o glory_v but_o not_o before_o god_n lib._n 7._o cap._n 3._o §_o 2._o 4._o 5_o 6._o 11._o the_o lord_n impute_v righteousness_n lib._n 1._o cap._n 3._o §_o 10._o 4_o 4._o 5._o to_o he_o that_o work_v the_o reward_n be_v not_o reckon_v of_o grace_n but_o of_o debt_n but_o to_o he_o that_o work_v not_o but_o believe_v &c_n &c_n lib._n 1._o cap._n 3._o §_o 6._o lib._n 6._o cap._n 15._o §_o 7._o 4._o 20._o 21_o 22._o abraham_n be_v strong_a in_o faith_n give_v glory_n to_o god_n therefore_o it_o be_v impute_v to_o he_o for_o righteousness_n lib._n 6._o §_o 13._o cap._n 15._o 4._o 25._o who_o be_v deliver_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o for_o our_o justification_n lib._n 4._o cap._n 12._o §_o 2._o 5._o 3_o 4._o tribulation_n work_v patience_n and_o patience_n probation_n etc._n etc._n l._n 7._o c._n 5._o §_o 7._o 5._o 5._o the_o love_n of_o god_n shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n lib._n 3._o cap._n 5._o 5._o 17_o 18_o 19_o for_o as_o by_o one_o man_n offence_n etc._n etc._n lib._n 2._o cap._n 5._o §_o 1._o 2_o etc._n etc._n lib._n 4._o cap._n 10._o §_o 1._o 2_o etc._n etc._n ad_fw-la 7._o 5._o 19_o as_o by_o the_o disobedience_n of_o one_o many_o be_v make_v sinner_n so_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o one_o many_o shall_v be_v make_v righteous_a lib._n 1._o cap._n 4._o §_o 8._o lib._n 2._o cap._n 5._o §_o 1._o 2._o lib._n 2._o cap._n 8._o §_o 10._o lib._n 5._o cap._n 2._o §_o 1._o 5._o 21._o as_o sin_v reign_v unto_o death_n even_o so_o grace_n etc._n etc._n lib._n 4._o cap._n 12._o §_o 5._o 6._o 4_o 6._o we_o be_v burâ—…ed_v with_o he_o by_o baptism_n into_o death_n lib._n 8._o cap._n 10._o §_o 17._o 6._o 13._o neither_o yield_v your_o member_n as_o instrument_n of_o unrighteousness_n etc._n etc._n lib._n 4._o cap._n 12._o §_o 6._o 6._o 19_o as_o you_o have_v yield_v your_o member_n servant_n to_o uncleanness_n etc._n etc._n l._n 7._o §_o 19_o c._n 8._o 6._o 22._o you_o have_v your_o fruit_n unto_o holiness_n and_o the_o end_n everlasting_a life_n lib._n 4._o c._n 12._o §_o 11._o 6._o 23._o for_o the_o wage_n of_o sin_n be_v death_n but_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n be_v eternal_a life_n etc._n etc._n lib._n 8._o cap._n 2._o §_o 13_o etc._n etc._n 7._o 18._o to_o will_n be_v present_a with_o i_o but_o how_o to_o perform_v that_o which_o be_v good_a i_o find_v not_o lib._n 4._o cap._n 5._o §_o 10._o 8._o 3._o the_o impossibility_n of_o the_o law_n in_o that_o it_o be_v weak_a through_o the_o flesh_n etc._n etc._n lib._n 4._o cap._n 5._o §_o 11._o 8._o 4._o that_o the_o justification_n of_o the_o law_n may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o lib._n 7._o cap._n 7._o §_o 10._o 11._o 8._o 10._o the_o body_n be_v dead_a by_o reason_n of_o sin_n but_o the_o spirit_n be_v life_n because_o of_o righteousness_n lib._n 3._o cap._n 5._o §_o 7._o 8._o lib._n 4._o cap._n 12._o §_o 7_o 8._o 13._o if_o through_o the_o spirit_n you_o mortify_v the_o deed_n of_o the_o body_n you_o shall_v live_v lib._n 7._o cap._n 4._o §_o 11._o 16._o cap._n 5._o §_o 8._o 8._o 10._o 15._o 23._o lib._n 4._o cap._n 10._o §_o 18._o 8._o 15._o you_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n etc._n etc._n lib._n 3._o c._n 5._o §_o 6._o 8._o 17._o if_o you_o suffer_v with_o he_o that_o you_o may_v be_v glorify_v with_o he_o lib._n 7._o cap._n 4._o §_o 11._o 17._o 8._o 16._o 17_o 18._o lib._n 7._o cap._n 5._o §_o 9_o 8._o 18._o the_o suffering_n of_o this_o present_a time_n be_v not_o worthy_a the_o glory_n which_o shall_v be_v reveal_v lib._n 8._o cap._n 2._o §_o 18_o etc._n etc._n ad_fw-la 22._o 8._o 29._o conformable_a to_o the_o image_n of_o his_o son_n lib._n 4._o cap._n 10._o §_o 12._o 8._o 30._o who_o he_o have_v call_v they_o he_o have_v justify_v lib._n 2._o cap._n 3._o §_o 5._o 8._o 33_o 34._o who_o shall_v lay_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o charge_n of_o god_n child_n it_o be_v god_n that_o justify_v etc._n etc._n lib._n 1._o cap._n 1._o §_o 4._o 10._o 4._o christ_n the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n for_o righteousness_n to_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v lib._n 1._o cap._n 4._o §_o 9_o 10._o 10._o with_o the_o heart_n manbeleeve_v unto_o righteousness_n etc._n etc._n lib._n 7._o cap._n 5._o §_o 10._o 10._o 13_o 14._o whosoever_o shall_v call_v upon_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v be_v save_v how_o then_o shall_v they_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o who_o they_o have_v not_o believe_v etc._n etc._n lib._n 6._o cap._n 10._o §_o 8._o cap._n 15._o §_o 14._o the_o first_o to_o the_o corinthian_n 1._o 30._o christ_n make_v unto_o we_o righteousness_n lib._n 4._o cap._n 9_o §_o 3._o 4._o 5._o 6._o 7._o 2._o 6._o we_o speak_v wisdom_n among_o they_o that_o be_v perfect_a lib._n 5._o cap._n 7._o §_o 10._o 3._o 8._o every_o one_o shall_v receive_v his_o own_o reward_n according_a to_o his_o own_o labour_n lib._n 8._o c._n 5._o §_o 13._o 3._o 11._o other_o foundation_n can_v no_o man_n lay_v than_o that_o be_v lay_v which_o be_v jesus_n christ._n lib._n 6._o cap._n 15._o §_o 8._o 3._o 12._o if_o any_o man_n build_v upon_o this_o foundation_n gold_n silver_z etc._n etc._n
justify_v not_o only_a peâ—…petuall_a in_o the_o scripture_n but_o also_o ordinary_a in_o the_o speech_n and_o write_n of_o man_n wherein_o god_n be_v say_v to_o justify_v man_n and_o man_n be_v say_v to_o justify_v god_n and_o one_o man_n be_v say_v to_o justify_v another_o and_o one_o and_o the_o same_o man_n to_o justify_v himself_o without_o any_o signification_n of_o infuse_v righteousness_n into_o he_o but_o by_o clear_n he_o and_o pronounce_v he_o just_a second_o that_o there_o be_v no_o further_a respect_n to_o be_v have_v in_o this_o controversy_n to_o the_o notation_n of_o the_o latin_a or_o english_a word_n than_o as_o it_o be_v a_o true_a translation_n of_o the_o hebrew_n word_n in_o the_o old_a testament_n and_o of_o the_o greek_a in_o the_o new_a now_o i_o shall_v make_v it_o evident_a 2._o that_o the_o hebrew_n hitsdiq_n and_o so_o the_o greek_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v verbum_fw-la forensâ—…_n a_o judicial_a word_n take_v from_o the_o court_n of_o justice_n which_o be_v attribute_v to_o the_o judge_n be_v oppose_v to_o condemn_v and_o signify_v to_o absolve_v or_o to_o give_v sentence_n with_o the_o party_n question_v §_o iii_o in_o the_o definition_n we_o consider_v justification_n as_o a_o action_n of_o 25._o god_n who_o alone_a work_n it_o be_v and_o so_o the_o scripture_n consider_v it_o in_o many_o place_n as_o rom._n 8._o 33._o it_o be_v god_n that_o do_v justify_v for_o it_o be_v he_o only_o that_o forgive_v sin_n esa._n 43._o 25._o it_o be_v he_o only_o that_o can_v by_o make_v we_o righteous_a in_o christ_n give_v we_o right_a and_o title_n to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n it_o be_v no_o action_n therefore_o of_o our_o own_o or_o of_o any_o creature_n neither_o be_v it_o wrought_v by_o our_o own_o preparation_n and_o disposition_n for_o although_o every_o man_n be_v bind_v to_o use_v all_o mean_n to_o attain_v to_o justification_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o of_o he_o that_o will_v 16._o nor_o of_o he_o that_o run_v but_o of_o god_n that_o show_v mercy_n for_o if_o god_n be_v the_o agent_n in_o justify_v we_o then_o be_v we_o the_o patient_n and_o for_o that_o cause_n we_o be_v never_o in_o the_o scripture_n exhort_v to_o justification_n or_o to_o the_o part_n thereof_o which_o be_v not_o our_o officia_fw-la or_o duty_n but_o god_n beneficia_fw-la as_o we_o be_v to_o the_o duty_n of_o sanctification_n whereunto_o we_o be_v already_o justify_v and_o regenerate_v do_v cooperate_v with_o the_o spirâ—…t_n of_o grace_n §_o four_o second_o when_o we_o say_v it_o be_v a_o action_n of_o god_n impute_v we_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n and_o absolve_v the_o believe_a sinner_n and_o accept_v he_o etc._n etc._n we_o consider_v it_o not_o as_o a_o action_n of_o god_n within_o we_o work_v a_o positive_a or_o real_a change_n as_o in_o sanctification_n but_o as_o a_o action_n of_o god_n without_o we_o for_o it_o be_v a_o judicial_a act_n of_o god_n as_o the_o judge_n oppoâ—…ed_v to_o condemn_v and_o therefore_o as_o by_o his_o sentence_n he_o do_v condemn_v that_o be_v make_v wicked_a so_o by_o his_o sentence_n he_o do_v justify_v that_o be_v of_o guilty_a he_o make_v not_o guilty_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o his_o sentence_n god_n do_v justify_v as_o chrysostome_n and_o oecumenius_n note_n upon_o rom._n 8._o 33._o where_o a_o judicial_a proceed_n in_o the_o business_n of_o justification_n be_v plain_o describe_v for_o there_o be_v mention_n of_o the_o accuser_n of_o god_n elect_v there_o be_v god_n that_o justify_v and_o none_o to_o condemn_v there_o be_v the_o advocate_n and_o intercessor_n 34._o to_o plead_v for_o we_o and_o as_o in_o condemn_v though_o the_o hebrew_n word_n hirshiah_n oppose_v to_o justify_v signify_v to_o make_v wicked_a for_o as_o tsady_n be_v to_o be_v just_a and_o hitsdiq_n to_o make_v just_a that_o be_v to_o justify_v so_o rashah_n to_o be_v wicked_a and_o hirshiah_n to_o make_v wicked_a that_o be_v to_o condemn_v yet_o god_n by_o condemn_v do_v not_o make_v a_o real_a or_o positive_a change_n by_o infusion_n of_o wickedness_n into_o the_o party_n who_o by_o his_o sentence_n he_o make_v wicked_a that_o be_v condemn_v so_o in_o justify_v though_o the_o word_n do_v signify_v to_o make_v righteous_a yet_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o quatenus_fw-la justificat_fw-la as_o he_o justify_v work_v a_o real_a or_o positive_a mutation_n in_o the_o party_n who_o by_o his_o sentence_n he_o make_v just_a that_o be_v justify_v in_o respect_n of_o any_o inward_a disposition_n or_o quality_n but_o only_o a_o relative_a change_n or_o mutation_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o estate_n and_o condition_n before_o god_n and_o in_o respect_n of_o some_o relation_n to_o he_o it_o be_v true_a â—…hat_o in_o our_o justification_n we_o be_v of_o sinner_n make_v righteous_a but_o the_o righteousness_n which_o we_o have_v by_o justification_n stand_v in_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o acceptation_n or_o constitution_n of_o we_o as_o righteous_a not_o in_o ourselves_o but_o in_o christ_n both_o which_o be_v wrought_v by_o imputation_n of_o his_o righteousness_n it_o be_v true_a also_o that_o who_o god_n do_v justify_v he_o do_v also_o sanctify_v but_o in_o justification_n he_o do_v not_o work_v a_o real_a change_n in_o the_o party_n as_o he_o do_v in_o sanctification_n and_o this_o 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o like_a action_n of_o god_n viz._n adoption_n redemption_n and_o reconciliation_n which_o three_o in_o substance_n differ_v not_o from_o justification_n for_o all_o agree_v in_o the_o not_o impute_v of_o sin_n 7._o by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n but_o be_v diversify_v by_o certain_a relation_n all_o which_o concur_v in_o justification_n that_o man_n have_v their_o sin_n forgive_v whereby_o they_o have_v be_v either_o the_o child_n of_o the_o devil_n by_o adoption_n be_v make_v the_o son_n of_o god_n or_o the_o vassal_n and_o bondslave_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n be_v by_o redemption_n make_v the_o servant_n of_o god_n or_o enemy_n to_o god_n by_o their_o reconciliation_n become_v his_o favourite_n or_o guilty_a of_o sin_n and_o damnation_n in_o their_o justification_n they_o be_v accept_v as_o righteous_a in_o christ_n and_o consequent_o become_v god_n servant_n god_n favourite_n god_n son_n and_o if_o son_n then_o also_o heir_n of_o eternal_a life_n as_o therefore_o in_o adoption_n redemption_n reconciliation_n there_o be_v no_o real_a change_n make_v in_o the_o party_n but_o only_o a_o new_a relation_n acquire_v of_o be_v a_o son_n and_o hâ—…ire_n to_o the_o adoptour_n a_o servant_n to_o the_o redeemer_n a_o favourite_n to_o the_o reconciler_n which_o before_o he_o be_v not_o so_o neither_o in_o justification_n be_v there_o a_o real_a or_o positive_a change_n as_o the_o papist_n will_v have_v it_o but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d relative_a or_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v in_o relation_n in_o respect_n of_o those_o relation_n even_o now_o mention_v and_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o estatâ—…_n and_o condition_n before_o god_n be_v in_o his_o justification_n translate_v from_o the_o estate_n of_o damnation_n unto_o the_o state_n of_o salvation_n even_o as_o the_o council_n of_o trent_n itself_o define_v nostrum_fw-la justification_n to_o be_v a_o translation_n from_o that_o state_n wherein_o a_o man_n be_v bear_v the_o son_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n into_o a_o state_n of_o grace_n and_o adoption_n of_o god_n son_n through_o the_o second_o adam_n jesus_n christ_n our_o saviour_n which_o be_v do_v without_o any_o real_a change_n wrought_v in_o the_o party_n as_o he_o be_v justify_v for_o who_o before_o be_v guilty_a of_o sin_n and_o damnation_n the_o same_o man_n remain_v a_o sinner_n in_o himself_o and_o in_o himself_o worthy_a of_o damnation_n be_v in_o his_o justification_n absolve_v from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o accept_v as_o râ—…teous_a in_o christ_n in_o who_o also_o he_o be_v make_v a_o servant_n a_o favourite_n a_o son_n of_o god_n and_o consequent_o as_o i_o say_v in_o the_o definition_n a_o heir_n of_o eternal_a life_n §_o v._o and_o yet_o we_o deny_v not_o but_o that_o those_o who_o god_n reconcile_v they_o unto_o himself_o receive_v they_o into_o his_o grace_n and_o â—…avour_n in_o christ_n they_o also_o he_o endue_v in_o some_o measure_n with_o the_o grace_n of_o his_o spirit_n who_o he_o adopt_v to_o be_v his_o son_n in_o christ_n they_o also_o he_o regenerate_v by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n who_o he_o redeem_v from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n he_o also_o free_v from_o the_o dominion_n of_o sin_n and_o who_o he_o justify_v by_o faith_n he_o also_o sanctify_v by_o his_o spirit_n that_o be_v who_o he_o make_v just_a by_o imputation_n they_o also_o he_o make_v just_a by_o infusion_n of_o righteousness_n to_o who_o he_o impute_v the_o merit_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o
we_o this_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n that_o i_o may_v speak_v more_o distinct_o of_o it_o be_v either_o negative_a if_o i_o may_v so_o speak_v or_o positive_a by_o the_o negative_a i_o understand_v a_o absence_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o vice_n forbid_v in_o the_o law_n by_o the_o positive_a i_o mean_v both_o a_o presence_n of_o all_o virtue_n and_o duty_n require_v to_o the_o perfect_a fulfil_n of_o the_o commandment_n and_o also_o of_o the_o voluntary_a suffering_n of_o the_o penalty_n to_o satisfy_v the_o commination_n and_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n the_o negative_a be_v that_o which_o we_o call_v the_o innocence_n of_o christ_n whereof_o the_o scripture_n speak_v in_o many_o place_n christ._n signify_v that_o he_o be_v not_o only_o blameless_a free_a in_o himself_o from_o all_o imputation_n of_o sin_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d unreprovable_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d unblameable_a john_n 8._o 46._o 1_o pet._n 1._o 19_o but_o also_o spotless_a free_a from_o all_o infection_n of_o 23._o sin_n as_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d without_o spot_n 1_o pet._n 1._o 19_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d harmless_a and_o undefiled_a heb._n 7._o 26._o one_o who_o never_o do_v nor_o spâ—…ke_v evil_a 1_o pet._n 2._o 22_o 23._o nor_o ever_o offend_v in_o thought_n but_o be_v absolute_o and_o in_o all_o respect_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d without_o sin_n heb._n 4._o 15._o as_o one_o 21._o who_o know_v 15._o no_o sin_n §_o iv._o the_o positive_a righteousness_n of_o christ_n be_v twofold_a his_o perfect_a righteousness_n fulfil_n of_o all_o thing_n command_v in_o the_o law_n and_o his_o perfect_a satisfaction_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o punishment_n threaten_v the_o former_a be_v the_o holiness_n of_o christ_n which_o the_o apostle_n call_v the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n in_o christ_n rom._n 8._o 2._o which_o be_v also_o twofold_a the_o holiness_n of_o his_o nature_n 2._o which_o be_v his_o habitual_a righteousness_n the_o holiness_n of_o his_o life_n and_o conversation_n which_o be_v his_o actual_a obedience_n the_o holiness_n of_o his_o nature_n nature_n in_o that_o be_v conceive_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o sanctify_v by_o he_o matth._n 1._o 22._o luk._n 1._o 35._o he_o be_v also_o adorn_v with_o all_o virtue_n and_o 34._o grace_n and_o that_o without_o measure_n john_n 3._o 34._o in_o respect_n whereof_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v anoint_v with_o the_o oil_n of_o gladness_n above_o his_o fellow_n psalm_n 45._o 7._o for_o he_o be_v full_a of_o the_o spirit_n esai_n 11._o 2._o full_a of_o grace_n and_o 14._o truth_n john_n 1._o 14._o full_a i_o say_v not_o plenitudine_fw-la vasis_fw-la in_o which_o sense_n foam_n of_o the_o faithful_a have_v be_v say_v to_o have_v be_v full_a of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o full_a of_o grace_n but_o plenitudine_fw-la fontis_fw-la for_o of_o his_o fullness_n we_o receive_v even_o grace_n for_o grace_n john_n 1._o 16._o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o the_o donation_n 7._o of_o christ_n ephes._n 4._o 7._o the_o holiness_n of_o christ_n life_n be_v that_o whereby_o lise_fw-fr he_o continue_v in_o all_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v they_o and_o that_o for_o we_o for_o he_o come_v not_o to_o break_v the_o law_n 24._o but_o to_o fulfil_v it_o matth._n 5._o 17._o he_o fulfil_v all_o righteousness_n matth_n 3._o 15._o and_o always_o do_v those_o thing_n which_o please_v god_n joh._n 8._o 29._o he_o perform_v in_o his_o flesh_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d whatsoever_o the_o law_n require_v to_o justification_n rom._n 8._o 4._o and_o therefore_o most_o worthy_o be_v he_o often_o call_v in_o the_o scripture_n not_o only_o righteous_a and_o holy_a as_o isaiah_n 53._o 11._o act._n 4._o 27._o heb._n 7._o 26._o 1_o joh._n 2._o 20._o apoc._n 3._o 7._o but_o also_o the_o just_a and_o the_o holy_a act._n 3._o 14._o the_o just_a 1_o joh._n 2._o 2._o the_o holy_a one_o of_o god_n act._n 2._o 27._o the_o holy_a of_o holies_n dan._n 9_o 24._o the_o other_o part_n of_o christ_n positive_a righteousness_n be_v his_o passive_a obedience_n which_o be_v call_v obedientia_fw-la crucis_fw-la the_o obedience_n of_o the_o cross_n 8._o wherein_o he_o willing_o submit_v himself_o to_o endure_v those_o punishment_n for_o we_o which_o may_v satisfy_v the_o justice_n of_o god_n and_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o law_n for_o our_o sin_n as_o it_o be_v say_v phil._n 2._o 8._o he_o humble_v himself_o and_o become_v obedient_a to_o the_o death_n even_o the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n and_o gal._n 3._o 13._o 13._o christ_n have_v redeem_v we_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n himself_o be_v make_v a_o curse_n for_o we_o now_o this_o passive_a obedience_n appear_v not_o only_o in_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n though_o in_o that_o principal_o but_o also_o in_o all_o other_o his_o suffering_n which_o he_o voluntary_o sustain_v for_o we_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o his_o life_n as_o 9_o poverty_n 2._o shame_n 3._o sorrow_n etc._n etc._n the_o matter_n therefore_o of_o our_o justification_n be_v that_o whole_a righteousness_n which_o be_v either_o inherent_a in_o the_o man_n christ_n or_o perform_v by_o he_o whether_o to_o fulfil_v the_o commandment_n or_o to_o satisfy_v the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n for_o we_o §_o v._o this_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n our_o mediator_n though_o inherent_a god_n in_o the_o humane_a nature_n and_o perform_v by_o it_o yet_o be_v most_o true_o and_o to_o we_o most_o comfortable_o call_v according_a to_o that_o kind_n of_o phrase_n which_o be_v term_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o communication_n of_o property_n the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n because_o it_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o that_o person_n which_o be_v god_n who_o though_o a_o branch_n of_o david_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n be_v jehovah_n our_o righteousness_n jer._n 23._o 6._o god_n above_o all_o bless_a for_o evermore_o rom._n 9_o 5._o 15._o in_o this_o sense_n the_o jew_n be_v say_v to_o have_v kill_v the_o author_n of_o life_n act._n 3._o 15._o and_o to_o have_v crucify_v the_o lord_n of_o glory_n 1_o cor._n 2._o 8._o for_o as_o the_o bless_a virgin_n 43._o be_v say_v to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o mother_n of_o god_n because_o she_o be_v the_o mother_n 8._o of_o that_o person_n who_o be_v god_n so_o the_o righteousness_n of_o our_o mediator_n who_o be_v both_o god_n and_o man_n be_v call_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n because_o it_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o that_o person_n who_o be_v perfect_a god_n thus_o that_o blood_n by_o which_o we_o be_v redeem_v be_v call_v the_o blood_n of_o 16._o god_n act._n 20._o 28._o or_o which_o be_v all_o one_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n 1_o joh._n 1._o 7._o the_o life_n which_o be_v lay_v down_o for_o we_o be_v the_o life_n of_o god_n 1_o joh._n 3._o 16._o the_o death_n by_o which_o we_o be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n be_v the_o death_n 10._o of_o his_o son_n rom._n 5._o 10._o the_o obedience_n by_o which_o we_o be_v constitute_v just_a rom._n 5._o 19_o be_v the_o obedience_n of_o the_o same_o son_n of_o god_n who_o be_v 19_o god_n coequal_a with_o his_o father_n humble_v himself_o and_o become_v obedient_a to_o his_o father_n even_o unto_o death_n phil._n 2._o 6_o 8._o and_o be_v the_o son_n 8._o of_o god_n be_v make_v subject_a to_o the_o law_n that_o he_o may_v redeem_v those_o that_o be_v under_o the_o law_n that_o we_o may_v receive_v the_o adoption_n of_o son_n gal._n 4._o 4._o 5._o 5._o §_o vi_o this_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o the_o righteousness_n by_o doctrine_n which_o we_o be_v justify_v be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n be_v the_o chief_a stay_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o the_o principal_a foundation_n of_o our_o comfort_n for_o hereby_o we_o understand_v his_o suffering_n to_o be_v a_o all-sufficient_a satisfaction_n to_o redeem_v we_o from_o hell_n and_o his_o obedience_n of_o all-sufficient_a merit_n to_o entitle_v we_o unto_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o that_o we_o may_v know_v undoubted_o that_o his_o suffering_n be_v the_o suffering_n of_o god_n and_o his_o obedience_n the_o obedience_n of_o god_n that_o be_v of_o he_o that_o be_v god_n therefore_o by_o his_o divine_a spirit_n by_o which_o he_o have_v offer_v himself_o to_o god_n 14._o he_o raise_v himself_o from_o death_n to_o life_n and_o to_o 21._o glory_n by_o which_o his_o resurrection_n he_o be_v mighty_o declare_v to_o be_v the_o son_n 4._o of_o god_n that_o our_o faith_n and_o hope_n may_v be_v in_o god_n for_o have_v not_o christ_n rise_v from_o the_o dead_a it_o have_v be_v a_o plain_a evidence_n of_o his_o not_o be_v god_n and_o then_o our_o faith_n 17._o be_v vaâ—…ne_v and_o
say_v they_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o merit_n whereby_o confute_v he_o redeem_v and_o save_v man_n shall_v be_v impute_v unto_o we_o than_o shall_v we_o thereby_o become_v saviour_n and_o redeemer_n of_o other_o but_o this_o latter_a be_v false_a therefore_o the_o former_a answer_v i_o deny_v the_o consequence_n of_o the_o proposition_n for_o first_o when_o we_o say_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n our_o meaning_n be_v this_o that_o the_o lord_n accept_v for_o we_o and_o in_o our_o behalf_n the_o obedience_n and_o mâ—…rits_n of_o christ_n as_o if_o we_o have_v perform_v the_o same_o for_o ourselves_o in_o our_o own_o person_n for_o as_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o common_a price_n of_o redemption_n sufficient_a for_o the_o salvation_n of_o all_o universal_o so_o it_o be_v the_o price_n for_o every_o particular_a and_o so_o be_v apply_v to_o every_o particular_a not_o as_o the_o common_a price_n redeem_v all_o but_o as_o the_o price_n of_o those_o soul_n in_o particular_a to_o who_o it_o be_v particular_o apply_v second_o the_o efficacy_n or_o effect_v of_o imputation_n depend_v upon_o the_o will_n of_o the_o imputer_n and_o therefore_o the_o force_n of_o it_o can_v be_v extend_v further_a than_o he_o extend_v it_o which_o be_v the_o justification_n of_o the_o party_n to_o who_o it_o be_v impute_v but_o no_o further_o three_o the_o consequence_n of_o the_o proposition_n do_v no_o more_o follow_v than_o if_o i_o shall_v argue_v thus_o if_o by_o imputation_n of_o adam_n transgression_n other_o be_v make_v guilty_a of_o sin_n and_o damnation_n than_o they_o to_o who_o adam_n transgression_n be_v impute_v be_v make_v the_o cause_n and_o fountain_n of_o sin_n and_o damnation_n in_o all_o other_o but_o of_o the_o first_o and_o second_o adam_n we_o shall_v conceive_v not_o as_o of_o private_a man_n but_o the_o first_o adam_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v as_o the_o root_n of_o mankind_n in_o who_o when_o he_o fall_v all_z sind_z the_o second_o as_o the_o head_n of_o all_o that_o shall_v be_v saâ—…ed_v in_o who_o as_o the_o head_n communicate_v his_o merit_n to_o his_o member_n all_o the_o faithful_a have_v as_o his_o member_n fulfil_v the_o law_n and_o satisfy_v the_o justice_n of_o god_n for_o themselves_o the_o head_n and_o the_o body_n say_v membra_fw-la thomas_n aquinas_n be_v as_o it_o be_v one_o mystical_a person_n and_o therefore_o the_o satisfaction_n of_o christ_n belong_v to_o all_o the_o faithful_a as_o to_o his_o member_n the_o lord_n accept_v in_o their_o behalf_n the_o obedience_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n as_o if_o they_o have_v perform_v the_o same_o in_o their_o own_o person_n not_o for_o other_o but_o for_o themselves_o and_o therefore_o by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n they_o be_v not_o redeemer_n but_o redeem_v for_o though_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o saviour_n of_o his_o body_n communicate_v to_o his_o member_n his_o obedience_n yet_o not_o his_o headship_n nor_o his_o mediatorship_n in_o respect_n whereof_o he_o be_v and_o be_v both_o god_n and_o man_n man_n to_o do_v and_o suffer_v god_n to_o give_v infinite_a value_n and_o worth_n to_o that_o which_o his_o person_n do_v or_o suffer_v for_o the_o justification_n and_o salvation_n of_o all_o those_o to_o who_o his_o righteousness_n shall_v be_v communicate_v and_o impute_v but_o not_o to_o make_v they_o redeemer_n and_o saviour_n of_o other_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o head_n be_v of_o sufficient_a virtue_n to_o justify_v and_o redeem_v all_o the_o member_n to_o who_o it_o be_v impute_v but_o be_v impute_v the_o merit_n thereof_o extend_v no_o further_a than_o to_o what_o end_v it_o be_v impute_v that_o be_v to_o save_v the_o member_n not_o to_o make_v it_o a_o saviour_n nor_o to_o confound_v the_o member_n with_o the_o head_n nor_o to_o take_v away_o the_o proportion_n that_o be_v and_o ought_v be_v between_o the_o head_n and_o the_o member_n four_o to_o the_o papist_n who_o confess_v christ_n satisfaction_n to_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o i_o return_v the_o like_a argument_n if_o christ_n satisfaction_n whereby_o he_o redeem_v mankind_n be_v impute_v unto_o we_o then_o be_v we_o also_o redeemer_n of_o mankind_n but_o they_o will_v not_o not_o can_v infer_v that_o therefore_o we_o be_v redeemer_n but_o that_o we_o among_o other_o be_v redeem_v §_o x._o but_o that_o we_o be_v justify_v only_o by_o the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n i_o shall_v by_o the_o help_n of_o god_n full_o prove_v hereafter_o in_o my_o whole_a five_o book_n here_o only_o for_o a_o taste_n i_o will_v but_o point_v at_o two_o argumenss_n 11._o the_o former_a out_o of_o rom._n 4._o 5._o 6._o 11._o the_o basis_n or_o ground_n whereof_o be_v this_o that_o who_o the_o lord_n justify_v to_o they_o he_o impute_v righteousness_n now_o this_o righteousness_n be_v either_o the_o party_n own_o or_o of_o another_o not_o their_o own_o for_o they_o be_v sinner_n and_o be_v sinner_n they_o can_v be_v justify_v by_o righteousness_n inherent_a but_o righteousness_n be_v impute_v to_o they_o without_o work_n that_o be_v without_o respect_n of_o any_o obedience_n perform_v by_o themselves_o therefore_o it_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o another_o that_o other_o be_v no_o other_o nor_o can_v be_v any_o other_o but_o christ_n only_o therefore_o by_o imputation_n of_o his_o righteousness_n we_o be_v justify_v the_o second_o shall_v be_v out_o of_o 2_o cor._n 5._o 21._o as_o christ_n be_v make_v sin_n for_o we_o so_o be_v we_o make_v 21._o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o by_o imputation_n of_o our_o sin_n to_o he_o christ_n who_o know_v no_o sin_n be_v make_v sin_n and_o a_o sinner_n for_o we_o therefore_o by_o imputation_n of_o his_o righteousness_n which_o here_o be_v call_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n we_o who_o be_v sinner_n in_o ourselves_o be_v make_v righteous_a not_o in_o ourselves_o but_o in_o he_o cap._n iu._n whether_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o passive_a righteousness_n of_o christ_n only_o §_o i._o now_o i_o come_v to_o the_o private_a opinion_n of_o some_o of_o our_o divine_n justification_n concern_v the_o matter_n and_o some_o of_o our_o justification_n for_o some_o as_o touch_v the_o matter_n do_v hold_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o passive_a righteousness_n of_o christ_n only_o of_o these_o man_n some_o do_v not_o hold_v the_o matter_n of_o justification_n to_o be_v the_o passive_a righteousness_n of_o christ_n itself_o but_o a_o righteousness_n morte_fw-la christi_fw-la partum_fw-la purchase_v by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n as_o the_o meritorious_a cause_n thereof_o viz._n remission_n of_o sin_n which_o they_o not_o without_o absurdity_n say_v be_v impute_v to_o we_o for_o what_o be_v remission_n of_o sin_n but_o the_o not_o impute_v of_o it_o if_o therefore_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o imputation_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n then_o be_v we_o justify_v by_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o not_o impute_v of_o sin_n again_o the_o author_n of_o this_o opinion_n confound_v justice_n with_o justification_n for_o they_o say_v that_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v our_o justice_n and_o that_o justification_n be_v nothing_o also_o but_o remission_n when_o indeed_o neither_o the_o one_o nor_o the_o other_o be_v justice_n but_o a_o action_n of_o god_n impute_v righteousness_n and_o not_o impute_v sin_n unto_o we_o other_o hold_v that_o by_o the_o passive_a righteousness_n of_o christ_n itself_o mean_v thereby_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n we_o be_v justify_v as_o by_o the_o only_a matter_n of_o justification_n impute_v to_o we_o but_o that_o we_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o the_o passive_a righteousness_n of_o christ_n alone_o it_o may_v appear_v by_o these_o reason_n §_o ii_o by_o what_o alone_o the_o law_n be_v full_o satisfy_v by_o that_o we_o be_v justify_v law_n and_o by_o what_o alone_o the_o law_n be_v not_o full_o satisfy_v by_o that_o alone_o we_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o the_o whole_a righteousness_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v to_o say_v the_o righteousness_n of_o his_o person_n that_o be_v his_o holiness_n or_o habitual_a righteousness_n the_o righteousness_n of_o his_o life_n which_o be_v his_o obedience_n or_o actual_a righteousness_n the_o righteousness_n of_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n which_o be_v obedientia_fw-la crucis_fw-la or_o his_o passive_a righteousness_n the_o law_n be_v full_o satisfy_v or_o fulfil_v but_o by_o the_o passive_a obedience_n alone_o of_o christ_n the_o law_n be_v not_o fulfil_v therefore_o by_o the_o whole_a righteousness_n of_o christ_n and_o not_o by_o the_o passive_a only_o we_o be_v justify_v the_o proposition_n be_v thus_o prove_v there_o be_v no_o justification_n before_o god_n without_o perfect_a and_o complete_a righteousness_n for_o without_o that_o no_o man_n can_v stand_v in_o judgement_n before_o god_n and_o to_o imagine_v that_o
a_o man_n be_v justify_v without_o justice_n be_v as_o absurd_a as_o to_o conceive_v that_o a_o man_n be_v clothe_v without_o apparel_n for_o they_o that_o be_v justify_v be_v clothe_v 9_o with_o righteousness_n as_o have_v 27._o put_v on_o christ_n who_o righteousness_n be_v their_o wedding_n garment_n 11._o signify_v by_o that_o white_a and_o shine_a linen_n 8._o which_o be_v the_o justification_n of_o the_o saint_n but_o there_o be_v no_o perfect_a righteousness_n but_o that_o which_o fulfil_v the_o law_n and_o be_v full_o conformable_a unto_o it_o it_o be_v the_o perfect_a perpetual_a and_o immutable_a 18._o rule_n of_o righteousness_n matth._n 5._o 18._o therefore_o without_o the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n either_o by_o ourselves_o or_o by_o another_o for_o we_o there_o be_v no_o justification_n now_o to_o the_o full_a satisfy_n and_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n since_o the_o fall_n of_o adam_n two_o thing_n be_v require_v not_o only_o a_o perfect_a and_o perpetual_a conformity_n to_o the_o law_n to_o satisfy_v the_o commandment_n and_o to_o fulfil_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o legal_a 12._o promise_n do_v this_o and_o live_v but_o also_o a_o full_a satisfaction_n to_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o law_n by_o bear_v the_o penalty_n therein_o denounce_v in_o regard_n of_o sin_n already_o commit_v again_o faith_n or_o the_o true_a doctrine_n of_o justification_n by_o faith_n do_v not_o abrogate_v the_o 31._o law_n but_o establish_v it_o but_o if_o it_o shall_v teach_v justification_n without_o christ_n fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n for_o we_o it_o shall_v abrogate_v the_o law_n and_o not_o establish_v it_o §_o iii_o of_o the_o assumption_n there_o be_v two_o part_n the_o former_a affirmative_a fulfil_v that_o by_o the_o whole_a righteousness_n of_o christ_n the_o law_n be_v full_o satisfy_v and_o fulfil_v for_o by_o his_o suffering_n the_o penalty_n of_o the_o law_n be_v full_o satisfy_v for_o we_o to_o free_v we_o from_o hell_n and_o by_o his_o righteousness_n both_o habâ—…tuall_a and_o actual_a the_o commandment_n be_v fulfil_v for_o we_o to_o entitle_v we_o unto_o heaven_n neither_o of_o which_o we_o be_v able_a to_o perform_v for_o ourselves_o for_o neither_o can_v we_o satisfy_v the_o penalty_n but_o by_o everlasting_a punishment_n neither_o can_v we_o fulfil_v the_o commandment_n but_o by_o a_o total_a perfect_a and_o perpetual_a obedience_n which_o to_o we_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v unpossible_a and_o this_o be_v the_o miserable_a estate_n wherein_o the_o law_n do_v hold_v we_o both_o to_o be_v accurse_v if_o but_o once_o and_o that_o in_o the_o least_o degree_n we_o do_v break_v it_o which_o the_o best_a of_o we_o often_o do_v and_o sometime_o in_o a_o high_a degree_n and_o to_o be_v exclude_v from_o justification_n and_o salvation_n if_o we_o do_v not_o full_o and_o perfect_o fulfil_v it_o which_o since_o the_o fall_n have_v be_v impossible_a wherefore_o as_o without_o imputation_n of_o christ_n suffering_n we_o can_v not_o be_v free_v from_o hell_n so_o without_o his_o obedience_n and_o perfect_a conformity_n to_o the_o law_n impute_v unto_o we_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v or_o save_v by_o the_o former_a our_o bless_a saviour_n have_v redeem_v we_o from_o the_o curse_n 13._o of_o the_o law_n himself_o be_v make_v a_o curse_n for_o we_o by_o the_o latter_a he_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o the_o promise_a blessedness_n by_o perform_v for_o we_o that_o righteousness_n which_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o promise_n do_v this_o and_o live_v the_o negative_a part_n be_v that_o by_o the_o only_a passive_a righteousness_n of_o christ_n the_o law_n be_v not_o fulfil_v the_o law_n indeed_o be_v thereby_o full_o satisfy_v in_o our_o behalf_n for_o the_o avoid_n of_o the_o penalty_n therein_o threaten_v but_o not_o fulfil_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o commandment_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o the_o blessedness_n therein_o promise_v for_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o the_o law_n be_v thus_o describe_v that_o the_o man_n 5._o which_o do_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v command_v shall_v live_v therein_o penalty_n §_o four_o against_o this_o assumption_n divers_a exception_n be_v take_v first_o that_o the_o law_n be_v satisfy_v either_o by_o do_v that_o which_o be_v command_v or_o by_o bear_v the_o punishment_n which_o be_v threaten_v answ._n it_o be_v true_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o penal_a statute_n of_o man_n but_o not_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n commandment_n in_o which_o there_o be_v not_o only_o a_o penalty_n threaten_v but_o blessedness_n also_o promise_v if_o man_n have_v continue_v in_o his_o integrity_n the_o law_n may_v have_v be_v satisfy_v by_o obedience_n only_o but_o be_v fall_v into_o a_o state_n of_o disobedience_n two_o thing_n be_v necessary_o require_v to_o the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n the_o bear_n of_o the_o penalty_n in_o respect_n of_o sin_n already_o commit_v to_o escape_v hell_n and_o the_o perfect_a perform_v of_o the_o commandment_n which_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n do_v this_o and_o live_v to_o attain_v to_o the_o life_n promise_v but_o neither_o alone_a will_v suffice_v to_o justification_n for_o neither_o will_v our_o obedience_n satisfy_v for_o the_o punishment_n deinde_fw-la as_o bellarmine_n confess_v nor_o the_o bear_n of_o the_o punishment_n perform_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o promise_n but_o both_o must_v concur_v §_o v._o inst._n i._n but_o it_o will_v be_v say_v that_o whosoever_o be_v free_v from_o hell_n untobeaven_n be_v also_o admit_v into_o heaven_n answ._n the_o reason_n thereof_o be_v because_o our_o saviour_n who_o do_v bear_v the_o punishment_n to_o free_v they_o from_o hell_n do_v also_o fulfil_v the_o commandment_n to_o bring_v they_o to_o heaven_n but_o howsoever_o these_o two_o benefit_n of_o christ_n do_v always_o concur_v in_o the_o party_n justify_v as_o the_o cause_n thereof_o concur_v in_o christ_n who_o not_o only_o do_v both_o obey_v and_o suffer_v but_o in_o obey_v suffer_v and_o in_o suffer_v obey_v yet_o both_o the_o cause_n between_o themselves_o and_o the_o effect_n be_v to_o be_v distinguish_v for_o as_o it_o be_v one_o thing_n to_o obey_v the_o commandment_n another_o to_o suffer_v the_o punishment_n so_o it_o be_v one_o thing_n to_o be_v free_v from_o hell_n by_o christ_n his_o suffering_n the_o penalty_n another_o to_o be_v entitle_v to_o heaven_n by_o his_o fulfil_n the_o commandment_n §_o vi_o inst._n ii_o yea_o but_o god_n be_v a_o most_o free_a agent_n and_o therefore_o will_n may_v if_o he_o will_v justify_v man_n by_o the_o passive_a righteousness_n of_o christ_n only_o without_o fulfil_v of_o the_o law_n answ._n what_o god_n may_v do_v if_o he_o will_v i_o will_v not_o dispute_v but_o â—…ure_o i_o be_o that_o he_o justify_v man_n according_a to_o his_o will_n reveal_v in_o his_o word_n wherein_o it_o be_v reveal_v first_o that_o god_n have_v take_v that_o course_n for_o the_o justify_n and_o save_v of_o sinner_n as_o serve_v most_o for_o the_o illustration_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o justice_n 26._o as_o well_o as_o of_o his_o mercy_n and_o therefore_o as_o in_o mercy_n he_o free_v none_o from_o hell_n for_o who_o his_o justice_n be_v not_o satisfy_v so_o in_o mercy_n he_o admit_v none_o to_o heaven_n for_o who_o christ_n have_v not_o by_o his_o obedience_n merit_v the_o fame_n second_o it_o be_v reveal_v that_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n be_v according_a to_o the_o 2._o truth_n and_o therefore_o he_o justify_v none_o by_o his_o sentence_n but_o such_o as_o he_o make_v just_a by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n thereby_o not_o only_o absolve_v they_o from_o their_o sin_n but_o also_o accept_v yea_o constituting_a they_o righteous_a in_o christ_n three_o that_o as_o we_o be_v justify_v from_o our_o sin_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n so_o we_o be_v make_v 19_o just_a by_o his_o obedience_n that_o as_o he_o be_v make_v fin_n for_o we_o so_o we_o be_v make_v 21._o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o that_o as_o we_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n by_o the_o death_n 10._o of_o his_o son_n so_o we_o be_v justify_v and_o save_v by_o his_o life_n by_o his_o life_n i_o say_v which_o he_o live_v before_o his_o death_n in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o flesh_n and_o by_o the_o life_n which_o he_o live_v and_o do_v live_v after_o his_o death_n by_o the_o act_n of_o his_o life_n before_o his_o death_n meritorious_o by_o the_o act_n of_o his_o life_n after_o his_o death_n as_o his_o 25._o resurrection_n his_o ascension_n his_o session_n at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o his_o father_n and_o intercession_n his_o come_n again_o to_o judgement_n he_o save_v we_o effectual_o that_o christ_n as_o he_o be_v make_v unto_o we_o redemption_n so_o also_o righteousness_n that_o as_o he_o come_v to_o deliver_v we_o from_o sin_n so_o to_o 24._o bring_v
impute_v as_o a_o full_a satisfaction_n for_o sin_n the_o other_o by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n perfect_a obedience_n as_o a_o sufficient_a merit_n of_o eternal_a life_n by_o the_o former_a we_o be_v free_v from_o hell_n by_o the_o latter_a we_o be_v entitle_v to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n of_o they_o both_o the_o 19_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 5._o that_o we_o be_v justify_v that_o be_v absolve_v from_o our_o sin_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n v._n 9_o and_o that_o we_o be_v justify_v that_o be_v constitute_v just_a by_o his_o obedience_n vers_fw-la 19_o to_o this_o argument_n they_o answer_v by_o deny_v the_o antecedent_n say_v that_o there_o be_v no_o part_n of_o justification_n but_o that_o it_o whole_o consist_v in_o remission_n of_o sin_n indeed_o if_o it_o be_v the_o only_a matter_n of_o justification_n as_o some_o of_o they_o teach_v and_o the_o entire_a formal_a cause_n of_o justification_n as_o other_o avouch_v of_o who_o we_o shall_v speak_v in_o the_o next_o chapter_n i_o say_v if_o both_o these_o opinion_n be_v true_a than_o i_o will_v confess_v that_o the_o whole_a nature_n of_o justification_n do_v consist_v in_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n but_o while_o it_o be_v either_o but_o the_o matter_n as_o some_o say_v or_o but_o the_o form_n as_o other_o or_o neither_o of_o both_o as_o i_o avouch_v it_o be_v a_o manifest_a error_n to_o say_v that_o justification_n consist_v whole_o in_o remission_n of_o sin_n again_o in_o every_o mutation_n though_o it_o be_v but_o relative_a we_o must_v of_o necessity_n acknowledge_v two_o term_n tâ—…rminum_fw-la à _fw-la quo_fw-la &_o terminum_fw-la ad_fw-la quem_fw-la the_o denomination_n be_v take_v common_o from_o the_o terminus_fw-la ad_fw-la quem_fw-la as_o in_o justification_n there_o be_v a_o motion_n or_o mutation_n from_o sin_n to_o justice_n from_o which_o term_n justification_n have_v its_o name_n from_o a_o state_n of_o death_n and_o damnation_n to_o a_o state_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n but_o if_o justification_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o bare_a remission_n of_o sin_n then_o be_v there_o in_o it_o only_o a_o not_o impute_v of_o sin_n but_o no_o acceptation_n as_o righteous_a a_o freedom_n from_o hell_n but_o no_o title_n to_o heaven_n to_o this_o they_o answer_v that_o to_o who_o sin_n be_v not_o impute_v righteousness_n be_v impute_v and_o they_o who_o be_v free_v from_o hell_n be_v admit_v to_o heaven_n i_o do_v grant_v that_o these_o thing_n do_v always_o concur_v but_o yet_o they_o be_v not_o to_o be_v confound_v for_o they_o differ_v in_o themselves_o and_o in_o their_o cause_n and_o in_o their_o effect_n in_o themselves_o for_o it_o be_v one_o thing_n to_o be_v acquit_v from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n another_o thing_n to_o be_v make_v righteous_a as_o we_o see_v daily_o in_o the_o pardon_n of_o malefactor_n in_o their_o cause_n for_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v to_o be_v attribute_v to_o christ_n satisfactory_a suffering_n the_o acceptation_n as_o righteous_a unto_o life_n to_o christ_n meritorious_a obedience_n in_o their_o effect_n for_o by_o remission_n of_o sin_n we_o be_v free_v from_o hell_n and_o by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n obedience_n we_o have_v right_a unto_o heaven_n §_o xvii_o if_o unto_o justification_n there_o be_v require_v beside_o remission_n justification_n of_o sin_n imputation_n of_o righteousness_n then_o there_o be_v two_o formal_a cause_n of_o justification_n answ._n it_o follow_v not_o for_o although_o there_o be_v two_o tâ—…rmini_fw-la in_o this_o mutation_n yet_o there_o be_v but_o one_o action_n and_o this_o one_o action_n be_v the_o only_a form_n of_o justification_n viz._n imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n of_o which_o be_v two_o effect_n which_o also_o be_v the_o two_o part_n of_o justification_n remission_n of_o sin_n and_o acceptation_n as_o righteous_a as_o i_o say_v in_o the_o definition_n that_o justification_n be_v a_o action_n of_o god_n wherein_o he_o impute_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n to_o a_o believe_a sinner_n do_v not_o only_o absolve_v he_o from_o his_o sin_n but_o also_o accept_v of_o he_o as_o righteous_a and_o as_o a_o heir_n of_o eternal_a life_n §_o xviii_o notwithstanding_o this_o so_o evident_a truth_n some_o of_o the_o sin_n divine_n of_o who_o we_o speak_v when_o they_o will_v prove_v justification_n by_o the_o passive_a righteousness_n of_o christ_n only_o take_v this_o position_n for_o grant_v that_o justification_n be_v nothing_o but_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o hereupon_o infer_v that_o see_v we_o have_v remission_n of_o sin_n only_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n we_o be_v justify_v by_o his_o blood_n only_o and_o to_o this_o purpose_n they_o allege_v many_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n affirm_v that_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o by_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n we_o have_v remission_n of_o sin_n to_o all_o which_o we_o ready_o subscribe_v but_o if_o there_o be_v any_o other_o place_n that_o seem_v to_o ascribe_v unto_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n more_o than_o remission_n of_o sin_n as_o entrance_n into_o heaven_n and_o salvation_n etc._n etc._n such_o place_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v by_o a_o synecdoche_n put_v the_o chieâ—…e_n and_o most_o eminent_a part_n of_o his_o obedience_n for_o the_o whole_a other_o labour_v to_o prove_v this_o assertion_n that_o justification_n be_v nothing_o but_o remission_n of_o sin_n by_o testimony_n and_o by_o reason_n and_o to_o this_o purpose_n collect_v a_o multitude_n of_o testimony_n of_o protestant_a divine_n who_o against_o the_o papist_n have_v maintain_v that_o justification_n confi_v in_o remission_n of_o sin_n only_o but_o this_o assertion_n as_o hereafter_o i_o shall_v show_v be_v to_o be_v understand_v as_o speak_v in_o opposition_n to_o the_o papist_n who_o unto_o justification_n beside_o remission_n of_o sin_n require_v inward_a renovation_n or_o sanctification_n and_o therefore_o their_o meaning_n be_v to_o exclude_v from_o justification_n not_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n which_o always_o concur_v in_o the_o same_o act_n with_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o without_o which_o there_o can_v be_v no_o remission_n for_o by_o the_o same_o act_n of_o imputation_n of_o christ_n whole_a and_o entire_a righteousness_n we_o have_v both_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o acceptation_n unto_o life_n but_o to_o exclude_v renovation_n à _fw-la ratione_fw-la justificationis_fw-la from_o the_o proper_a nature_n of_o justification_n as_o if_o they_o have_v say_v we_o be_v not_o justify_v both_o by_o remission_n and_o renovation_n as_o the_o papist_n teach_v but_o by_o remission_n without_o renovation_n that_o be_v in_o their_o meaning_n by_o remission_n only_o and_o this_o be_v acknowledge_v by_o bellarmine_n himself_o as_o hereafter_o shall_v be_v show_v and_o forasmuch_o as_o by_o remission_n of_o sin_n we_o have_v a_o imputative_a righteousness_n for_o to_o who_o the_o lord_n impute_v not_o sin_n to_o he_o he_o impute_v righteousness_n without_o work_n as_o the_o apostle_n prove_v rom._n 4._o 6_o 7._o therefore_o when_o it_o be_v say_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o remission_n 7._o only_o and_o not_o by_o renovation_n it_o be_v all_o one_o as_o if_o we_o say_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o imputation_n only_o and_o not_o by_o infusion_n of_o righteousness_n commission_n §_o xix_o their_o chief_a argument_n to_o prove_v their_o assertion_n be_v this_o remission_n be_v as_o well_o of_o the_o sin_n of_o omission_n as_o of_o commission_n as_o therefore_o he_o who_o sin_n of_o commission_n be_v remit_v be_v repute_v as_o if_o he_o have_v do_v nothing_o forbid_v so_o who_o sin_n of_o omission_n be_v remit_v be_v repute_v as_o if_o he_o have_v leave_v undo_v nothing_o that_o be_v command_v now_o he_o that_o be_v repute_v as_o if_o he_o have_v neither_o do_v any_o thing_n forbid_v nor_o leave_v undo_v any_o thing_n that_o be_v command_v he_o be_v repute_v as_o if_o he_o have_v fulfil_v the_o whole_a law_n i_o answer_v by_o distinction_n if_o they_o consider_v remission_n of_o sin_n bare_o without_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n as_o they_o must_v if_o they_o will_v make_v good_a their_o assertion_n than_o he_o that_o have_v only_a remission_n of_o the_o sin_n both_o of_o commission_n and_o omission_n be_v free_v from_o the_o guilt_n of_o both_o but_o not_o from_o the_o fault_n for_o notwithstanding_o such_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n he_o be_v a_o sinner_n as_o have_v both_o commit_v what_o be_v forbid_v and_o also_o omit_v what_o be_v command_v yet_o by_o remission_n or_o not_o imputation_n of_o sin_n he_o be_v free_v from_o the_o punishment_n and_o a_o râ—…atu_fw-la poenae_fw-la from_o the_o guilt_n bind_v over_o to_o punishment_n as_o if_o he_o have_v neither_o commit_v any_o thing_n forbid_v nor_o omit_v any_o thing_n command_v he_o therefore_o that_o hâ—…th_v remission_n be_v repute_v as_o have_v neither_o commit_v any_o evil_a nor_o omit_v any_o good_a not_o simple_o
necessary_o require_v that_o he_o may_v be_v meet_a to_o become_v our_o righteousness_n in_o his_o suffering_n but_o this_o be_v frivolous_a because_o as_o i_o note_v before_o he_o be_v perfect_a god_n as_o well_o as_o perfect_a man_n have_v be_v in_o his_o suffering_n a_o all-sufficient_a satisfaction_n for_o our_o sin_n though_o he_o have_v never_o submit_v himself_o to_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o law_n but_o the_o divine_a nature_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o the_o dignity_n of_o his_o person_n as_o it_o make_v his_o suffering_n allsufficient_o satisfactory_a for_o our_o sin_n to_o redeem_v we_o from_o hell_n because_o they_o be_v the_o suffering_n of_o god_n the_o blood_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n so_o it_o make_v his_o obedience_n allsufficient_o meritorious_a to_o constitute_v and_o make_v we_o righteous_a and_o to_o make_v we_o heir_n of_o eternal_a life_n because_o it_o be_v the_o obedience_n or_o righteousness_n of_o god_n for_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v make_v under_o 5._o the_o law_n that_o he_o may_v not_o only_o redeem_v we_o who_o be_v under_o the_o law_n by_o his_o suffering_n but_o also_o that_o by_o his_o meritorious_a obedience_n we_o may_v receive_v the_o adoption_n of_o son_n but_o he_o prove_v christ_n to_o be_v our_o righteousness_n only_o in_o his_o passive_a obedience_n because_o it_o only_o be_v both_o prefigure_v in_o the_o type_n and_o figure_n of_o the_o law_n and_o also_o represent_v in_o the_o sacrament_n as_o touch_v the_o type_n and_o figure_n of_o the_o law_n which_o prefigure_v christ_n they_o be_v either_o figure_n of_o his_o person_n and_o office_n or_o they_o represent_v his_o benefit_n as_o namely_o and_o especial_o justification_n or_o â—…anctification_n and_o those_o which_o figure_v his_o benefit_n of_o justification_n either_o represent_v the_o remission_n of_o sin_n by_o his_o suffering_n or_o acceptation_n with_o god_n by_o his_o obedience_n or_o both_o the_o ceremony_n of_o 4._o change_v their_o clothes_n when_o they_o be_v to_o come_v before_o god_n do_v import_v that_o those_o who_o desire_v to_o please_v god_n must_v be_v clothe_v with_o christ_n righteousness_n which_o be_v also_o signify_v by_o the_o wedding_n 12._o garment_n and_o the_o holy_a attire_n wherein_o the_o priest_n be_v to_o appear_v before_o god_n 43._o the_o high_a priest_n wear_v of_o the_o golden_a plate_n with_o this_o inscription_n 38_o holiness_n of_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v jehovah_n 6._o our_o righteousness_n be_v to_o this_o end_n that_o the_o iniquity_n of_o the_o holy_a thing_n which_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n shall_v hallow_v in_o all_o their_o holy_a gift_n be_v take_v away_o they_o may_v be_v accept_v before_o the_o lord_n the_o high_a priest_n offer_v of_o incense_n upon_o the_o golden_a altar_n resemble_v the_o please_a obedience_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o life_n and_o death_n and_o his_o intercession_n for_o we_o the_o ark_n of_o the_o covenant_n be_v a_o type_n of_o christ_n the_o mediator_n the_o cover_n upon_o it_o of_o his_o propitiation_n the_o table_n of_o covenant_n within_o it_o of_o his_o fulfil_n the_o law_n for_o we_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o first_o fruit_n which_o be_v a_o type_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o first_o fruit_n of_o all_o that_o shall_v be_v save_v 1_o cor._n 15._o 23._o be_v impute_v to_o the_o whole_a increase_n or_o store_n rom._n 11._o 16._o so_o â—…aith_o primitias_fw-la athanasius_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n perform_v by_o the_o first_o fruit_n so_o he_o call_v the_o flesh_n of_o christ_n be_v impute_v to_o the_o whole_a lump_n etc._n etc._n §_o xxiii_o but_o come_v we_o to_o the_o sacrament_n which_o he_o true_o say_v sacrament_n be_v the_o soul_n of_o that_o righteousness_n 11._o which_o be_v by_o faith_n and_o yet_o say_v he_o baptism_n signify_v only_o the_o wash_n of_o the_o soul_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o eucharist_n represent_v only_o his_o body_n break_v and_o his_o blood_n shed_v for_o our_o sin_n answ._n though_o some_o part_n only_o of_o the_o benefit_n of_o christ_n be_v represent_v in_o the_o several_a sacrament_n yet_o the_o substance_n of_o each_o sacrament_n be_v the_o participation_n of_o christ_n whole_o with_o all_o his_o merit_n and_o benefit_n thus_o in_o baptism_n we_o be_v incorporate_v into_o christ_n and_o in_o it_o we_o put_v on_o 27._o christ_n who_o be_v our_o righteousness_n and_o it_o be_v the_o sacrament_n not_o only_o of_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o of_o justification_n but_o also_o of_o regeneration_n and_o sanctification_n we_o be_v therein_o conform_v to_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n rom._n 6._o 3_o 4_o 5._o in_o the_o lord_n supper_n we_o have_v communion_n with_o christ_n be_v not_o only_o unite_v to_o he_o as_o 30._o bone_n of_o his_o bone_n and_o flesh_n of_o his_o flesh_n but_o also_o have_v communion_n with_o he_o both_o in_o his_o merit_n by_o imputation_n and_o in_o his_o grace_n by_o influence_n from_o he_o as_o our_o head_n other_o argument_n be_v use_v by_o the_o same_o author_n but_o because_o in_o they_o he_o take_v two_o thing_n for_o grant_v which_o he_o can_v prove_v the_o one_o that_o justification_n consist_v only_o in_o remission_n of_o sin_n the_o other_o that_o we_o ascribe_v remission_n of_o sin_n to_o christ_n active_a obedience_n i_o will_v not_o trouble_v the_o reader_n with_o they_o only_o let_v he_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o error_n which_o the_o author_n of_o this_o opinion_n do_v run_v into_o for_o the_o defence_n thereof_o first_o that_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o matter_n of_o justification_n which_o be_v impute_v to_o we_o second_o that_o the_o law_n be_v full_o satisfy_v by_o bear_v the_o penalty_n alone_o three_o that_o by_o one_o act_n of_o obedience_n we_o be_v make_v just_a as_o we_o be_v by_o one_o act_n of_o disobedience_n make_v sinner_n four_o that_o neither_o by_o his_o disobedience_n adâ—…m_n do_v transgress_v the_o law_n nor_o christ_n by_o his_o obedience_n unto_o death_n obey_v it_o five_o that_o christ_n obey_v the_o law_n not_o for_o we_o but_o for_o himself_o six_o that_o justification_n consist_v whole_o and_o only_o in_o remission_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v for_o the_o most_o part_n consequent_n of_o this_o opinion_n do_v prove_v the_o antecedent_n to_o be_v false_a cap._n v._o that_o the_o formal_a cause_n of_o justification_n be_v the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n §_o i._o you_o have_v hear_v the_o private_a opinion_n of_o some_o of_o our_o divine_n justification_n concern_v the_o matter_n of_o justification_n now_o let_v we_o examine_v the_o unsound_a opinion_n of_o some_o other_o concern_v the_o form_n for_o as_o the_o former_a make_v remission_n of_o sin_n the_o matter_n which_o be_v impute_v to_o justification_n so_o these_o make_v it_o the_o form_n and_o as_o the_o former_a teach_v that_o justification_n consist_v whole_o in_o remission_n of_o sin_n so_o do_v these_o and_o yet_o the_o former_a hold_v it_o to_o be_v but_o the_o matter_n and_o these_o but_o the_o form_n indeed_o if_o it_o be_v both_o the_o matter_n and_o the_o form_n they_o may_v well_o say_v that_o justification_n do_v whole_o consist_v therein_o but_o be_v according_a to_o their_o own_o conceit_n but_o the_o one_o or_o the_o other_o and_o according_a to_o the_o truth_n neither_o of_o both_o but_o a_o effect_n of_o the_o true_a form_n for_o by_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n we_o have_v remission_n of_o sin_n their_o opinion_n must_v needs_o be_v unsound_a but_o the_o thing_n wherein_o chief_o they_o err_v be_v that_o with_o commentum_fw-la socinuâ—…_n the_o heretic_n they_o deny_v the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o consequent_o do_v hold_v that_o neither_o the_o active_a nor_o passive_a obedience_n of_o christ_n be_v that_o which_o be_v impute_v to_o we_o for_o righteousness_n what_o then_o forsooth_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n of_o these_o man_n error_n i_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o say_v much_o in_o this_o place_n because_o beside_o that_o which_o have_v already_o be_v deliver_v in_o the_o three_o chapter_n i_o have_v plentiful_o and_o full_o prove_v in_o my_o whole_a four_o book_n that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o matter_n which_o be_v impute_v to_o justification_n and_o in_o my_o whole_a five_o book_n that_o the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n be_v the_o form_n of_o justification_n only_o i_o will_v note_v their_o depravation_n of_o our_o doctrine_n and_o point_n at_o their_o error_n §_o ii_o as_o touch_v the_o former_a when_o we_o say_v that_o the_o imputation_n of_o doctrine_n christ_n righteousness_n be_v the_o formal_a cause_n of_o justification_n because_o by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n god_n do_v justify_v we_o they_o will_v quart_n needs_o with_o the_o papist_n make_v we_o hold_v that_o we_o be_v formal_o righteous_a by_o
that_o righteousness_n which_o be_v not_o in_o we_o but_o out_o of_o we_o in_o christ_n which_o be_v absurd_a for_o as_o themselves_o expound_v the_o phrase_n 4._o formal_a justice_n consist_v either_o in_o the_o quality_n of_o the_o soul_n or_o in_o good_a action_n that_o be_v it_o be_v either_o habitual_a or_o actual_a so_o that_o it_o can_v stand_v in_o imputation_n by_o which_o we_o can_v no_o more_o be_v just_o formal_o than_o wife_n rich_a alive_a by_o imputation_n of_o wisdom_n riches_n and_o life_n wherefore_o i_o marvel_v how_o they_o can_v be_v so_o absurd_a as_o to_o conceive_v so_o absurd_o of_o we_o but_o we_o teach_v that_o christ_n righteousness_n both_o habitual_a and_o actual_a by_o which_o he_o be_v formal_o just_a be_v the_o matter_n and_o the_o imputation_n thereof_o be_v the_o form_n of_o justification_n and_o so_o those_o very_a author_n upon_o who_o they_o will_v father_n this_o assertion_n in_o express_a term_n do_v teach_v affirm_v that_o christ_n obedience_n or_o fulfil_v of_o the_o law_n be_v the_o 3_o material_a cause_n of_o justification_n and_o the_o application_n or_o imputation_n thereof_o be_v the_o 9_o formal_a cause_n of_o justification_n we_o say_v then_o that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n itself_o be_v not_o the_o formal_a cause_n of_o justification_n or_o that_o by_o which_o we_o be_v formal_o just_a but_o the_o imputation_n of_o it_o itself_o be_v the_o matter_n of_o justification_n that_o be_v to_o say_v that_o thing_n which_o unto_o justification_n be_v impute_v wherefore_o i_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o answer_v in_o defence_n of_o our_o assertion_n the_o argument_n either_o of_o those_o veteratores_fw-la the_o papist_n or_o these_o novatores_fw-la who_o both_o agree_v in_o this_o calumniation_n against_o we_o all_o tend_v to_o prove_v that_o we_o be_v not_o formal_o juâ—…_n by_o that_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v out_o of_o we_o in_o he_o which_o we_o do_v not_o hold_v for_o the_o righteousness_n whereby_o a_o man_n be_v formaâ—…ly_o just_a be_v inherent_a in_o himself_o for_o what_o be_v more_o intrinsical_a than_o the_o form_n but_o christ_n righteousness_n be_v not_o inherent_a in_o we_o no_o more_o than_o our_o sin_n be_v inherent_a in_o he_o and_o yet_o as_o he_o be_v make_v sin_n or_o a_o sinner_n by_o our_o sin_n not_o formal_o god_n forbid_v but_o by_o imputation_n so_o we_o be_v make_v righteous_a by_o his_o righteousness_n not_o formal_o as_o we_o be_v justify_v or_o in_o ourselves_o but_o in_o he_o viz._n by_o imputation_n and_o again_o as_o by_o adam_n actual_a transgrâ—…ssion_n which_o be_v transient_a and_o now_o have_v no_o be_v we_o be_v make_v sinner_n that_o be_v guilty_a of_o sin_n and_o damnation_n by_o imputation_n of_o his_o disobedience_n so_o likewise_o by_o christ_n obedience_n which_o he_o perform_v in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o flesh_n and_o be_v proper_a to_o his_o own_o person_n we_o be_v justify_v that_o be_v not_o only_o free_v from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o damnation_n but_o also_o constitute_v just_a and_o entitle_v to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o yet_o we_o deny_v not_o but_o that_o as_o they_o to_o who_o the_o guilt_n of_o adam_n transgression_n be_v impute_v be_v also_o by_o sin_n inherent_a transfuse_v from_o he_o by_o carnal_a generation_n formal_o make_v sinner_n so_o they_o to_o who_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n be_v impute_v unto_o justification_n be_v also_o make_v formal_o just_a by_o a_o inchoated_a righteousness_n receive_v by_o influence_n from_o christ_n and_o infuse_v by_o his_o spirit_n in_o their_o spiritual_a regeneration_n §_o iii_o in_o their_o opinion_n itself_o deny_v the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n six_o righteousness_n to_o justification_n they_o err_v more_o dangerous_o than_o the_o papist_n who_o be_v force_v to_o confess_v the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n satisfaction_n for_o the_o maintenance_n of_o this_o main_a error_n they_o hold_v six_o other_o first_o that_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o entire_a form_n or_o formal_a cause_n of_o justification_n second_o that_o justification_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o remission_n of_o sin_n three_o that_o no_o other_o righteousness_n concur_v to_o justification_n beside_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n no_o not_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n otherwise_o than_o it_o do_v merit_v remission_n of_o sin_n four_o that_o the_o righteousness_n by_o which_o we_o be_v justify_v be_v not_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n itself_o but_o a_o righteousness_n purchase_v by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n viz._n remission_n of_o sin_n five_o that_o not_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n itself_o be_v impute_v whether_o active_a or_o passive_a but_o the_o merit_n thereof_o six_o that_o not_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n but_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n be_v impute_v for_o righteousness_n all_o which_o before_o i_o see_v the_o book_n wherein_o these_o error_n be_v broach_v i_o have_v plain_o and_o full_o confute_v in_o this_o treatise_n §_o iv._o for_o as_o touch_v the_o two_o first_o and_o the_o main_a error_n itself_o six_o i_o have_v prove_v both_o in_o the_o three_o chapter_n of_o this_o book_n etc._n brief_o and_o in_o the_o whole_a five_o book_n at_o large_a that_o the_o form_n of_o justification_n be_v the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n by_o which_o we_o be_v both_o absolve_v from_o our_o sin_n and_o also_o be_v in_o christ_n accept_v and_o make_v righteous_a and_o consequent_o that_o these_o two_o be_v the_o essential_a part_n of_o §._o justification_n viz._n the_o not_o impute_v or_o remission_n of_o sin_n which_o god_n do_v grant_v by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n suffering_n in_o respect_n whereof_o we_o be_v say_v to_o be_v justify_v by_o his_o 9_o blood_n that_o be_v free_v from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o damnation_n and_o the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n 19_o obedience_n by_o which_o we_o be_v make_v or_o constitute_v righteous_a and_o be_v entitle_v to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n so_o that_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v not_o the_o form_n and_o much_o less_o the_o entire_a form_n of_o justification_n consider_v as_o a_o action_n of_o god_n but_o a_o effect_n of_o the_o form_n because_o by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n we_o have_v remission_n of_o sin_n neither_o be_v it_o the_o whole_a benefit_n of_o justification_n but_o a_o part_n thereof_o for_o although_o many_o of_o our_o divine_n as_o have_v be_v say_v have_v teach_v that_o unto_o justification_n remission_n of_o sin_n be_v only_o require_v yet_o their_o assertion_n as_o have_v also_o be_v show_v be_v to_o be_v understand_v as_o bellarmine_n himself_o understand_v calvin_n as_o speak_v in_o opposition_n to_o the_o papist_n who_o say_v that_o to_o justification_n concur_v not_o only_a remission_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o inward_a renovation_n or_o sanctification_n to_o contradict_v they_o our_o divine_n have_v say_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o remission_n only_o or_o not_o impute_v of_o sin_n wherewith_o always_o concur_v imputation_n of_o righteousness_n and_o not_o by_o renovation_n or_o sanctification_n their_o meaning_n therefore_o by_o the_o exclusive_a particle_n only_o be_v to_o exclude_v not_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n which_o unseparable_o deny_v the_o not_o impute_v of_o sin_n as_o saint_n paul_n prove_v rom._n 4._o 8._o 6._o 8._o and_o bellarmine_n himself_o confess_v but_o infusion_n of_o righteousness_n or_o renovation_n §_o v._o the_o three_o be_v the_o same_o in_o effect_n with_o that_o which_o i_o full_o confute_v error_n cap._n 4._o and_o contradict_v their_o own_o assertion_n who_o teach_v with_o we_o that_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o christ_n obedience_n for_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v proper_o ascribe_v to_o christ_n suffering_n or_o his_o blood_n 7._o which_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o not_o to_o his_o active_a obedience_n and_o justification_n be_v nothing_o as_o they_o say_v but_o remission_n of_o sin_n whereupon_o it_o will_v follow_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v only_o by_o chriâ—…ts_n passive_a obedience_n which_o i_o have_v already_o disprove_v error_n §_o vi_o the_o four_o deny_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n itself_o to_o be_v our_o righteousness_n i_o have_v full_o confute_v in_o the_o four_o book_n beside_o that_o which_o have_v already_o be_v allege_v in_o the_o three_o chapter_n of_o this_o book_n that_o which_o be_v add_v concern_v a_o righteousness_n purchase_v by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o same_o with_o that_o which_o i_o confute_v chap._n 4._o §_o 1._o for_o our_o righteousness_n be_v not_o remission_n of_o sin_n but_o that_o by_o which_o we_o have_v remission_n not_o justification_n itself_o but_o that_o by_o which_o we_o be_v justify_v for_o remission_n of_o sin_n as_o well_o as_o justification_n itself_o be_v a_o action_n of_o god_n not_o impute_v sin_n and_o impute_v righteousness_n
our_o justification_n and_o sanctification_n to_o both_o and_o therefore_o as_o we_o be_v first_o above_o all_o thing_n to_o desire_v that_o god_n may_v be_v 11._o glorify_v so_o that_o he_o may_v be_v glorify_v we_o be_v first_o among_o those_o thing_n which_o we_o desire_v for_o our_o own_o good_a to_o seek_v his_o 33._o kingdom_n and_o his_o righteousness_n that_o his_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n which_o consist_v in_o the_o 17._o righteousness_n of_o justification_n and_o the_o two_o companion_n thereof_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n may_v come_v upon_o we_o and_o next_o that_o his_o will_n may_v be_v do_v upon_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n by_o our_o new_a obedience_n for_o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n 3._o even_o our_o sanctification_n salvation_n i_o say_v be_v the_o end_n both_o of_o our_o justification_n and_o sanctification_n for_o be_v make_v free_a from_o sin_n and_o become_v servant_n to_o 22._o god_n we_o have_v our_o fruit_n unto_o holiness_n and_o the_o end_n everlasting_a life_n the_o end_n of_o our_o faith_n by_o which_o we_o be_v justify_v be_v the_o 9_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n unto_o which_o by_o justification_n we_o be_v entitle_v and_o 24._o save_v in_o hope_n that_o be_v justify_v by_o his_o 7._o grace_n we_o shall_v be_v make_v heir_n according_a to_o hope_v of_o eternal_a life_n for_o all_o that_o be_v justify_v 30._o shall_v be_v glorify_v and_o this_o also_o i_o note_v in_o the_o definition_n when_o i_o say_v that_o those_o who_o the_o lord_n do_v justify_v by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n he_o accept_v as_o righteous_a in_o christ_n and_o as_o heir_n of_o eternal_a life_n for_o by_o faith_n 18._o we_o have_v remission_n of_o sin_n and_o inheritance_n among_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v §_o iii_o but_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n not_o only_o that_o in_o the_o end_n we_o salvation_n may_v be_v save_v but_o also_o that_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n our_o salvation_n be_v of_o grace_n may_v be_v certain_a and_o sure_a and_o that_o be_v justify_v 2._o by_o faith_n we_o may_v have_v peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n whereas_o if_o it_o depend_v upon_o our_o work_n or_o worthiness_n it_o will_v be_v uncertain_a for_o the_o promise_n of_o this_o inheritance_n be_v not_o make_v to_o abraham_n and_o his_o seed_n through_o the_o law_n in_o respect_n of_o any_o righteousness_n therein_o prescribe_v but_o through_o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v of_o faith_n that_o it_o may_v be_v by_o grace_n to_o the_o end_n the_o promise_n may_v be_v sure_a to_o all_o 16._o the_o seed_n rom._n 4._o 13._o 16._o §_o iv._o the_o other_o end_n which_o be_v subordinate_a not_o only_o to_o god_n glory_n sanctification_n but_o also_o to_o our_o salvation_n be_v our_o sanctification_n as_o be_v the_o way_n to_o eternal_a life_n for_o though_o we_o be_v save_v by_o grace_n through_o faith_n and_o not_o of_o work_n yet_o we_o be_v the_o workmanship_n 10._o of_o god_n create_v in_o christ_n jesus_n unto_o good_a work_n which_o god_n have_v before_o ordain_v that_o we_o shall_v walk_v in_o they_o we_o be_v therefore_o justify_v first_o that_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v second_o that_o we_o may_v be_v save_v in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v three_o that_o in_o this_o world_n we_o may_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n see_v luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o 1_o pet._n 2._o 24._o tit._n 2._o 11_o 12_o 13._o so_o much_o of_o the_o cause_n §_o v._o there_o remain_v the_o essential_a part_n of_o justification_n which_o i_o express_v justification_n in_o the_o definition_n when_o i_o say_v that_o god_n do_v justify_v a_o believe_a sinner_n when_o impute_v unto_o he_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n he_o do_v absolve_v he_o from_o his_o sin_n and_o accept_v of_o he_o in_o christ_n as_o righteous_a and_o as_o a_o heir_n of_o eternal_a life_n the_o part_n therefore_o of_o justification_n be_v two_o absolution_n from_o sin_n and_o acceptation_n as_o righteous_a in_o christ_n both_o which_o the_o lord_n grant_v by_o imputation_n of_o the_o full_a and_o perfect_a satisfaction_n of_o christ_n whereby_o he_o full_o satisfy_v the_o law_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o penalty_n which_o he_o satisfy_v by_o his_o suffering_n and_o also_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o precept_n which_o he_o satisfy_v by_o his_o perfect_a righteousness_n both_o habitual_a and_o actual_a as_o therefore_o there_o be_v two_o branch_n of_o the_o law_n to_o be_v satisfy_v the_o commination_n and_o the_o commandment_n and_o two_o part_n of_o christ_n satisfaction_n answerable_a thereunto_o so_o there_o be_v two_o part_n of_o justification_n absolution_n from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n suffering_n wherein_o he_o become_v a_o curse_n for_o we_o and_o acceptation_n as_o righteous_a in_o christ_n by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n most_o perfect_a righteousness_n both_o habitual_a &_o actual_a in_o respect_n of_o both_o which_o part_n of_o his_o satisfaction_n christ_n be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n for_o righteousness_n 4._o that_o be_v do_v justify_v all_o that_o true_o believe_v in_o he_o §_o vi_o and_o hereby_o it_o may_v appear_v that_o those_o three_o benefit_n of_o redemption_n reconciliation_n and_o adoption_n be_v all_o comprehend_v under_o justification_n this_o main_a benefit_n of_o justification_n the_o two_o former_a be_v all_o one_o in_o substance_n with_o the_o former_a part_n for_o as_o touch_v the_o former_a in_o christ_n we_o have_v redemption_n through_o his_o blood_n 14_o even_o remission_n of_o sin_n eph._n 1._o 7._o col._n 1._o 14._o and_o as_o touch_v the_o latter_a god_n be_v in_o christ_n 19_o reconcile_n the_o world_n unto_o himself_o not_o impute_v unto_o they_o or_o remit_v their_o sin_n 2_o cor._n 5._o 19_o and_o therefore_o all_o three_o remission_n of_o 22._o sin_n 19_o redemption_n and_o 20._o reconciliation_n be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o blood_n and_o to_o the_o death_n of_o christ._n the_o three_o be_v all_o one_o in_o substance_n with_o the_o second_o part_n for_o what_o be_v it_o to_o be_v adopt_v but_o to_o be_v accept_v of_o god_n 6._o in_o his_o belove_a as_o righteous_a and_o as_o a_o heir_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o this_o be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o christ_n 19_o both_o in_o his_o life_n and_o death_n for_o therefore_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n make_v under_o the_o 5._o law_n namely_o to_o obey_v and_o to_o fulfil_v and_o to_o satisfy_v it_o that_o he_o redeem_v we_o from_o the_o yoke_n of_o the_o law_n require_v perfect_a obedience_n in_o we_o to_o justification_n we_o may_v receive_v the_o adoption_n of_o son_n §_o vii_o now_o follow_v the_o consequent_n and_o fruit_n of_o justification_n which_o justification_n be_v the_o grace_n of_o sanctification_n and_o the_o part_n thereof_o consist_v partly_o in_o righteousness_n inherent_a and_o partly_o in_o outward_a obedience_n call_v good_a work_n which_o i_o do_v the_o rather_o mention_v in_o this_o place_n because_o the_o papist_n though_o they_o can_v deny_v that_o they_o be_v the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o justification_n which_o as_o they_o use_v to_o allege_v out_o of_o augustine_n non_fw-la praecedunt_fw-la justificandum_fw-la sed_fw-la sequuntur_fw-la justificatum_fw-la not_o go_v before_o as_o cause_n but_o follow_v as_o effect_n yet_o notwithstanding_o most_o absurd_o contend_v that_o they_o concur_v with_o faith_n unto_o justification_n as_o the_o cause_n thereof_o we_o acknowledge_v they_o to_o be_v necessary_a in_o the_o subject_n that_o be_v the_o party_n that_o be_v justify_v and_o to_o be_v save_v necessitate_v praesentiae_fw-la as_o the_o necessary_a fruit_n and_o consequent_n of_o justification_n and_o as_o necessary_a antecedent_n to_o glorification_n but_o we_o deny_v their_o necessity_n of_o efficiency_n as_o cause_n concur_v to_o the_o act_n of_o justification_n or_o merit_n of_o salvation_n we_o acknowledge_v they_o as_o the_o necessary_a fruit_n of_o redemption_n and_o justification_n as_o the_o mark_n and_o cognisance_n of_o they_o that_o shall_v be_v save_v the_o necessary_a forerunner_n of_o glorification_n the_o only_a true_a way_n to_o our_o heavenly_a country_n the_o evidence_n according_a to_o which_o we_o shall_v be_v judge_v at_o the_o last_o day_n yet_o we_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o they_o nor_o save_v for_o they_o as_o hereafter_o i_o shall_v plain_o and_o plentiful_o prove_v but_o only_a by_o and_o for_o the_o righteousness_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n apprehend_v by_o faith_n a_o treatise_n of_o justification_n the_o second_o book_n that_o justification_n and_o sanctification_n be_v not_o to_o be_v confound_v cap._n i._n set_v down_o the_o head_n of_o the_o controversy_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v that_o justification_n and_o sanctification_n be_v not_o to_o be_v confound_v the_o first_o proof_n
write_v in_o greek_a but_o also_o the_o holy_a apostle_n and_o evangelist_n have_v receive_v the_o same_o and_o therefore_o these_o word_n be_v no_o otherwise_o to_o be_v understand_v than_o as_o the_o translation_n of_o the_o say_a hebrew_n word_n signify_v no_o other_o thing_n than_o what_o the_o hebrew_n word_n import_v which_o as_o i_o have_v show_v do_v never_o signify_v to_o make_v or_o to_o be_v make_v righteous_a by_o inherent_a righteousness_n §_o ii_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v use_v by_o the_o apostle_n and_o by_o the_o evangelist_n luke_n 〈◊〉_d sometime_o as_o the_o translation_n of_o tsiddiq_n in_o piel_n as_o luk._n 7._o 29._o the_o people_n 29._o 29._o and_o publican_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d justify_v god_n the_o lawyer_n luk._n 10._o 29._o 15._o willing_a to_o justify_v himself_o the_o pharisy_n luk._n 16._o 15._o justify_v themselves_o before_o man_n and_o so_o be_v the_o word_n use_v sometime_o by_o the_o son_n of_o sirach_n as_o ecclus._n 10._o 29._o who_o will_v justify_v he_o that_o sin_v against_o his_o 26._o own_o soul_n cap._n 13._o 26._o alius_fw-la 22._o a_o rich_a man_n speak_v thing_n not_o to_o be_v speak_v and_o yet_o man_n justify_v he_o sometime_o the_o apostle_n use_v the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o the_o translation_n of_o hitsdiq_n as_o always_o he_o do_v in_o the_o question_n of_o justification_n and_o always_o as_o the_o action_n of_o god_n as_o rom._n 3._o 26._o 30._o who_o justify_v he_o that_o believe_v in_o jesus_n how_o vers_fw-la 24._o gratis_o without_o any_o cause_n or_o desert_n of_o justification_n in_o the_o party_n without_o work_n that_o be_v without_o respect_n of_o any_o righteousness_n inherent_a in_o he_o or_o perform_v by_o he_o vers_n 28._o who_o justify_v the_o circumcision_n and_o uncircumcision_n that_o be_v both_o jew_n and_o gentile_n not_o of_o work_n or_o by_o inherent_a justice_n but_o by_o and_o through_o faith_n vers_fw-la 30._o who_o justify_v the_o ungodly_a that_o be_v 6._o the_o believe_a sinner_n that_o work_v not_o rom._n 4._o 5._o and_o therefore_o not_o by_o inherent_a righteousness_n how_o then_o by_o impute_v righteousness_n without_o work_n vers_fw-la 6._o who_o rom._n 8._o 30._o who_o he_o call_v he_o justify_v namely_o 33._o by_o faith_n and_o who_o he_o justify_v he_o also_o glorifi_v use_v the_o word_n in_o the_o same_o sense_n vers_fw-la 33._o who_o can_v lay_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o charge_n of_o god_n elect_v it_o be_v god_n that_o justify_v who_o shall_v condemn_v where_o most_o manifest_o the_o word_n be_v use_v as_o a_o judicial_a word_n oppose_v to_o accuse_v and_o condemn_v neither_o can_v any_o colour_n of_o reason_n be_v allege_v why_o the_o word_n in_o these_o place_n shall_v signify_v contrary_a to_o the_o perpetual_a use_n both_o of_o itself_o and_o of_o the_o hâ—…brew_n word_n whereof_o it_o be_v a_o translation_n to_o make_v righteous_a by_o righteousness_n inherent_a §_o iii_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v use_v sometime_o as_o the_o translation_n not_o of_o the_o passive_a 〈◊〉_d verb_n but_o as_o of_o the_o neuter_n in_o cal_n as_o i_o have_v show_v before_o out_o of_o the_o greek_a translation_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d so_o ecclus._n 7._o 5._o be_v not_o just_a before_o god_n not_o wise_a before_o the_o king_n or_o as_o it_o be_v usual_o translate_v do_v 5._o not_o justify_v thyself_o fore_o god_n so_o also_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n rom._n 3._o 4._o cite_v out_o of_o psalm_n 51._o 6._o where_o the_o hebrew_n word_n be_v not_o a_o passive_a 4._o but_o a_o neuter_n and_o so_o apoc._n 22._o 11._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d let_v he_o that_o be_v 11._o just_a be_v just_a still_o as_o the_o translation_n of_o the_o passive_a it_o be_v often_o use_v but_o as_o it_o never_o signify_v to_o be_v make_v just_a by_o inherent_a justice_n as_o i_o will_v show_v when_o i_o come_v to_o answer_v the_o objection_n of_o the_o papist_n so_o it_o always_o signify_v either_o to_o be_v declare_v or_o pronounce_v just_a or_o to_o be_v absolve_v and_o make_v jusâ—…_n by_o imputation_n in_o the_o former_a sense_n wisdom_n be_v say_v to_o be_v justify_v of_o her_o child_n 29._o luk._n 7._o 37._o who_o vers_fw-la 29._o justify_v god_n christ_n who_o be_v god_n be_v manifest_v in_o the_o flesh_n justify_v in_o the_o spirit_n 1_o tim._n 3._o 16._o thus_o by_o our_o word_n we_o shall_v be_v justiâ—…ed_v not_o make_v 16._o just_o formal_o or_o by_o inherent_a righteousness_n but_o in_o the_o sense_n oppose_v to_o condemnation_n for_o as_o by_o thy_o word_n thou_o shall_v be_v justify_v so_o by_o thy_o word_n thou_o shall_v be_v condemn_v matth._n 12._o 37._o thus_o not_o the_o hearer_n 37_o alone_o but_o the_o doer_n of_o the_o law_n shall_v be_v justify_v that_o be_v pronounce_v just_a rom._n 2._o 13._o and_o in_o this_o sense_n the_o faithful_a be_v justify_v by_o work_n that_o be_v declare_v approve_a and_o know_v to_o be_v just_a james_n 2._o 21_o 23._o 24_o 25._o 25._o cum_fw-la genes_n 22._o 12._o â—…n_v the_o latter_a sense_n ecclesiast_n 1._o 28._o alius_fw-la 22._o the_o famous_a man_n chap._n 31._o 5._o the_o lover_n of_o gold_n chap._n 23._o 14._o alius_fw-la 11._o 14._o the_o rash_a swearer_n shall_v not_o be_v justify_v that_o be_v as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o commination_n of_o the_o three_o commandment_n shall_v not_o be_v hold_v guiltless_a but_o most_o plain_o chap._n 26._o the_o last_o verse_n the_o huckster_n shall_v not_o be_v justify_v vit_fw-la from_o sin_n that_o be_v not_o absolve_v from_o sin_n nor_o accept_v as_o righteous_a so_o act._n 13._o 38_o 39_o where_o most_o plain_o to_o be_v â—…ustified_v from_o sin_n 39_o do_v signify_v to_o be_v absolve_v or_o free_v from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o be_v use_v promiscuous_o with_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o this_o sense_n oâ—…_n freedom_n from_o the_o guilt_n be_v â—…ometimes_o extend_v to_o signify_v a_o total_a freedom_n as_o rom._n 7._o 6._o 7._o he_o that_o be_v dead_a be_v justify_v that_o iâ—…_n as_o chrysostome_n and_o oâ—…umenius_n expound_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v free_v from_o sin_n as_o these_o place_n be_v plain_o repugnant_a to_o the_o popish_a sense_n so_o none_o of_o the_o rest_n where_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v use_v do_v favour_v it_o for_o either_o they_o import_v remission_n of_o sin_n and_o acceptation_n as_o righteoâ—…s_n as_o luk._n 18._o 14._o the_o publican_n who_o have_v 14._o humble_v himself_o and_o crave_v pardon_n go_v home_o justify_v that_o be_v obtain_v pardon_n and_o be_v accept_v as_o righteous_a rather_o than_o the_o pharisee_fw-mi who_o have_v justify_v himself_o or_o distinguish_v between_o justification_n and_o sanctification_n as_o 1_o cor._n 6._o 11._o or_o exclude_v justification_n by_o inherent_a 11._o righteousness_n as_o rom._n 3._o 20._o rom._n 4._o 2._o 1_o cor._n 4._o 4._o gal._n 5._o 4._o or_o imply_v imputation_n 4._o as_o where_o we_o be_v say_v to_o be_v justify_v either_o by_o his_o blood_n as_o rom._n 5._o 9_o or_o by_o faith_n as_o rom._n 5._o 1._o gal._n 3._o 24._o or_o by_o grace_n as_o tiâ—…_n 3._o 7_o or_o both_o exclude_v the_o one_o and_o imply_v the_o other_o as_o rom._n 3._o 24._o 28._o gal._n 2._o 16_o 11._o 17._o 3._o 11._o §_o iv._o there_o remain_v these_o two_o word_n which_o i_o mention_v before_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v use_v only_o in_o two_o placâ—…s_n rom._n 4._o 25._o &_o 5._o 18._o in_o the_o former_a it_o be_v say_v that_o christ_n be_v deliver_v to_o death_n for_o 〈◊〉_d our_o sin_n and_o be_v raise_v again_o for_o our_o justificâ—…tion_n to_o who_o as_o it_o be_v 18._o in_o the_o precedent_a verse_n righteousness_n shall_v be_v impute_v if_o we_o believe_v on_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o jesus_n our_o lord_n from_o the_o dead_a for_o as_o our_o saviour_n by_o his_o death_n and_o obedience_n untâ—…ll_v death_n merit_v for_o we_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o right_n to_o eternal_a life_n so_o by_o the_o act_n of_o christ_n restore_v to_o life_n as_o namely_o by_o his_o resurrection_n his_o merit_n be_v effectual_o apply_v and_o impute_v to_o our_o justification_n for_o if_o christ_n have_v not_o rise_v again_o we_o have_v be_v still_o in_o our_o sin_n 1_o cor._n 15._o 17._o in_o the_o latter_a place_n justification_n be_v in_o direct_a term_n oppose_v to_o condemnation_n for_o as_o by_o the_o offence_n or_o transgression_n of_o one_o viz._n the_o first_o adam_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o guilt_n which_o be_v to_o be_v supply_v out_o of_o the_o sixteen_o verse_n come_v upon_o all_o 18._o man_n the_o offspring_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d unto_o condemnation_n so_o by_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d
〈◊〉_d of_o one_o whereby_o he_o fulfil_v the_o law_n viz._n the_o second_o adam_n the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o free_a gift_n opposite_a to_o the_o guilt_n of_o damnation_n which_o be_v our_o title_n and_o right_a to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n come_v to_o all_o man_n that_o belong_v to_o the_o second_o adam_n unto_o justification_n of_o life_n §_o v._o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v diversâ—…y_o use_v both_o in_o the_o number_n plural_a number_n and_o in_o the_o singular_a in_o the_o plural_a it_o have_v three_o signification_n for_o first_o it_o signify_v jura_n the_o law_n or_o commandment_n of_o god_n either_o in_o general_a and_o indefinite_o as_o namely_o where_o no_o other_o word_n of_o the_o like_a signiâ—…cation_n 26._o be_v join_v with_o it_o as_o psalm_n 119._o 8_o 12._o rom._n 2._o 26._o or_o more_o particular_o the_o precept_n of_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n and_o this_o sense_n be_v most_o usual_a when_o it_o be_v join_v with_o word_n signify_v other_o law_n 6._o or_o precept_n for_o the_o whole_a law_n which_o be_v call_v mishmer_v 7._o jehovah_n the_o observation_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o be_v all_o that_o the_o lord_n require_v to_o be_v observe_v be_v often_o distinguish_v into_o three_o part_n 7._o mitsvoth_o whiâ—…h_o the_o septuagint_n translate_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o commandment_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n mishpatim_o which_o they_o translate_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o precept_n of_o the_o judicial_a law_n chuqqim_n which_o they_o translate_v sometime_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o sometime_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o statute_n and_o ordinance_n of_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n insomuch_o that_o the_o vulgar_a latin_a for_o chuqqim_n render_v many_o time_n even_o where_o the_o 72._o have_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ceremonias_fw-la as_o gen._n 26._o 5._o deut._n 4._o 8_o 10._o 14_o 45._o 5._o 1_o 31._o 6._o 1._o 17._o 8._o 11._o 10._o 13._o 11._o 1._o etc._n etc._n the_o apostle_n rom._n 9_o 4._o call_v the_o moral_a law_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o judicial_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o ceremonial_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o according_o the_o precept_n of_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n be_v call_v heb._n 9_o 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o ordinance_n of_o divine_a service_n and_o because_o they_o be_v but_o external_a observation_n vers_fw-la 10._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d carnal_a ordinance_n second_o it_o signify_v the_o judgement_n of_o god_n 4._o apoc._n 15._o 4._o which_o by_o the_o vulgar_a latin_a and_o other_o be_v translate_v judicia_fw-la and_o as_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d sometime_o signify_v the_o just_a work_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o act_n of_o his_o justice_n so_o in_o the_o last_o place_n some_o expound_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d apoc._n 19_o 8._o to_o be_v the_o just_a work_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o as_o the_o author_n of_o the_o homily_n in_o saint_n augustine_n justa_fw-la facta_fw-la or_o justè_fw-la facta_fw-la as_o the_o greek_a writer_n sometime_o use_v the_o word_n which_o the_o papist_n will_v needs_o translate_v justification_n mean_v thereby_o just_a work_n and_o hope_v thereby_o to_o prove_v that_o man_n be_v justify_v by_o they_o which_o we_o deny_v not_o in_o that_o sense_n wherein_o saint_n james_n say_v we_o be_v justify_v that_o be_v declare_v and_o know_v to_o be_v just_a by_o they_o but_o if_o justification_n be_v the_o true_a translation_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o that_o place_n than_o we_o be_v thereby_o to_o understand_v the_o merit_n of_o christ_n by_o which_o the_o saint_n be_v justify_v which_o be_v more_o fit_o resemble_v by_o a_o garment_n than_o either_o inherent_a righteousness_n or_o righteous_a 12._o work_n and_o be_v indeed_o call_v matth._n 22._o 11_o 12._o the_o wedding_n garment_n which_o garment_n be_v put_v on_o by_o a_o true_a faith_n by_o which_o the_o faithful_a as_o they_o be_v exhort_v rom._n 13._o 14._o put_v on_o christ._n whereof_o baptism_n be_v a_o seal_n gal._n 5._o 27._o and_o this_o be_v that_o white_a garment_n which_o be_v to_o be_v have_v from_o 9_o christ_n to_o cover_v our_o nakedness_n apoc._n 3._o 18._o sometime_o indeed_o the_o white_a robe_n do_v signify_v the_o glorious_a and_o happy_a estate_n promise_v to_o the_o faithful_a as_o apoc._n 3._o 4._o 6._o 11._o 7._o 9_o which_o be_v purchase_v by_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n for_o which_o cause_n their_o robe_n be_v say_v to_o be_v make_v white_a in_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n but_o here_o the_o holy_a ghost_n expound_v the_o fine_a linen_n wherewith_o the_o saint_n be_v array_v to_o be_v the_o justification_n of_o the_o saint_n which_o as_o i_o say_v be_v the_o merit_n and_o obedience_n of_o christ_n put_v on_o by_o a_o true_a faith_n which_o be_v without_o we_o as_o garment_n use_v to_o be_v and_o yet_o be_v apply_v unto_o we_o and_o put_v on_o by_o faith_n do_v cover_v our_o nakedness_n and_o therefore_o be_v more_o fit_o resemble_v by_o fine_a linen_n pure_a and_o shine_a than_o our_o own_o righteousness_n which_o neither_o be_v without_o we_o as_o a_o garment_n nor_o yet_o pure_a but_o christ_n righteousness_n impute_v be_v both_o as_o a_o garment_n pure_a and_o perfect_a in_o itself_o and_o shine_v forth_o by_o the_o light_n of_o good_a work_n mat._n 5._o 16._o 16._o §_o vi_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v a_o verbal_a derive_v from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d either_o as_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v 10._o to_o be_v just_a in_o which_o sense_n the_o precept_n of_o god_n be_v say_v to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d psalm_n 19_o 10._o or_o as_o it_o signify_v to_o be_v justify_v in_o the_o former_a sense_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v that_o which_o be_v just_a either_o as_o the_o law_n of_o god_n prescribe_v righteousness_n so_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n write_v in_o the_o heart_n 32._o of_o man_n be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d rom._n 1._o 32._o or_o as_o the_o whole_a righteousness_n 18._o which_o in_o the_o law_n be_v prescribe_v and_o so_o it_o be_v use_v rom._n 5._o 18._o for_o as_o by_o the_o transgression_n of_o one_o viz._n the_o first_o adam_n whereby_o the_o whole_a law_n be_v violate_v guilt_n come_v upon_o all_o man_n that_o be_v in_o he_o unto_o condemnation_n so_o by_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o one_o the_o second_o adam_n whereby_o he_o fulfil_v the_o whole_a law_n the_o free_a gift_n which_o be_v our_o right_n and_o title_n to_o heaven_n come_v upon_o all_o man_n who_o be_v in_o he_o unto_o justification_n of_o life_n and_o rom._n 8._o 4._o god_n send_v his_o son_n the_o law_n be_v impossible_a to_o be_v fulfil_v 4._o by_o we_o in_o the_o likeness_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d all_o that_o the_o law_n require_v to_o justification_n may_v in_o our_o nature_n be_v perform_v 16._o and_o fulfil_v in_o the_o latter_a sense_n it_o be_v once_o only_o use_v viz._n rom._n 5._o 16._o in_o the_o same_o signification_n with_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v justification_n vers_fw-la 18._o both_o of_o they_o be_v oppose_v to_o condemnation_n if_o therefore_o the_o word_n which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v use_v to_o express_v the_o benefit_n of_o justification_n do_v never_o signify_v justification_n by_o inherent_a righteousness_n but_o the_o contrary_a as_o have_v be_v â—…hewed_v then_o that_o justification_n which_o the_o papist_n teach_v be_v not_o that_o which_o be_v teach_v in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n but_o contrary_a to_o it_o §_o vii_o and_o the_o same_o be_v prove_v by_o these_o two_o reason_n first_o because_o 8._o the_o apostle_n when_o they_o express_v the_o benefit_n of_o justification_n in_o other_o term_n they_o do_v signify_v the_o same_o not_o by_o such_o word_n as_o import_v infusion_n of_o righteousness_n but_o by_o such_o as_o plain_o signify_v either_o absolution_n from_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o not_o impute_v of_o sin_n or_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n rom._n 4._o these_o phrase_n be_v use_v to_o signify_v one_o and_o the_o same_o thing_n to_o justify_v to_o impute_v righteousness_n without_o work_n vers_fw-la 6._o to_o remit_v sin_n to_o cover_v sin_n vers_fw-la 7._o not_o â—…o_o impute_v sin_n vers_fw-la 8._o to_o be_v justify_v and_o to_o be_v bless_v and_o to_o be_v bless_v be_v to_o have_v their_o sin_n remit_v or_o cover_v vers_fw-la 6._o rom._n 5._o 9_o 10._o to_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o be_v reconcile_v 21._o unto_o god_n by_o his_o death_n all_o one_o 2_o cor._n 5._o 19_o to_o reconcile_v we_o unto_o himself_o not_o impute_v our_o offence_n unto_o
according_a to_o charity_n sanctify_v from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n and_o justify_v from_o the_o guilt_n of_o the_o same_o therefore_o they_o shall_v take_v heed_n lest_o they_o shall_v again_o be_v pollute_v with_o those_o sin_n from_o which_o they_o be_v sanctify_v or_o make_v guilty_a of_o those_o crime_n from_o which_o they_o be_v justify_v §_o v._o his_o second_o testimony_n be_v rom._n 8._o 30._o who_o he_o have_v call_v they_o testimony_n he_o have_v justify_v answ._n the_o context_n do_v show_v that_o the_o word_n in_o the_o 30._o verse_n be_v use_v in_o the_o same_o sense_n as_o verse_n 33._o for_o have_v show_v 33._o that_o who_o the_o lord_n call_v he_o do_v justify_v and_o who_o he_o do_v justify_v they_o also_o he_o do_v glorify_v from_o thence_o he_o infer_v this_o consolation_n who_o shall_v lay_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o charge_n of_o god_n elect_v it_o be_v god_n that_o justify_v as_o be_v say_v verse_n 30._o who_o shall_v condemn_v etc._n etc._n where_o justify_v most_o plain_o be_v use_v as_o a_o judicial_a word_n signify_v by_o sentence_n to_o justify_v as_o chrysostome_n and_o oâ—…cumenius_n on_o this_o place_n do_v note_n as_o oppose_v to_o accuse_v and_o condemn_v and_o can_v with_o any_o show_n of_o reason_n be_v draw_v to_o signify_v contrary_a to_o the_o perpetual_a use_n of_o the_o word_n infusion_n of_o righteousness_n but_o here_o it_o may_v be_v object_v that_o in_o this_o place_n where_o the_o apostle_n set_v down_o the_o degree_n of_o salvation_n sanctification_n be_v either_o include_v in_o justification_n or_o leave_v our_o answ._n it_o be_v leave_v out_o for_o the_o apostle_n set_v down_o the_o chain_n of_o the_o cause_n of_o salvation_n in_o the_o degree_n whereof_o every_o former_a be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o latter_a leave_v out_o sanctification_n as_o be_v no_o cause_n of_o salvation_n but_o the_o way_n unto_o it_o and_o the_o cognizance_n of_o they_o that_o be_v save_v and_o these_o degree_n be_v so_o set_v down_o act._n 26._o 18._o where_o the_o end_n of_o the_o ministry_n be_v express_v first_o vocation_n that_o man_n shall_v be_v call_v and_o thereby_o bring_v to_o believe_v second_o justification_n that_o by_o faith_n they_o may_v receive_v remission_n of_o sin_n three_o glorification_n that_o by_o faith_n they_o may_v receive_v the_o inheritance_n among_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v where_o sanctification_n be_v mention_v only_o as_o the_o cognizance_n of_o they_o that_o be_v save_v again_o sanctification_n be_v leave_v out_o because_o it_o be_v include_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o beginning_n thereof_o which_o be_v our_o conversion_n or_o regeneration_n in_o vocation_n and_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o consummation_n in_o glorification_n for_o as_o sanctification_n be_v gloria_fw-la inchoata_fw-la so_o glorification_n be_v gratia_fw-la consummata_fw-la §_o vi_o his_o three_o testimony_n be_v rom._n 4._o 5._o to_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o he_o 5._o who_o justify_v the_o ungodly_a ans._n he_o shall_v have_v do_v well_o to_o have_v make_v up_o the_o sentence_n his_o faith_n be_v impute_v for_o righteousness_n which_o place_n be_v so_o far_o srom_o favour_v the_o popish_a conceit_n that_o it_o plain_o confute_v it_o first_o it_o be_v call_v the_o justification_n of_o the_o ungodly_a that_o be_v of_o one_o who_o be_v a_o sinner_n in_o himself_o for_o he_o that_o be_v a_o sinner_n in_o himself_o by_o inherent_a sin_n and_o so_o remain_v can_v be_v justify_v by_o righteousness_n inherent_a second_o because_o to_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n faith_n relative_o understand_v that_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n apprehend_v by_o faith_n be_v impute_v for_o righteousness_n three_o because_o in_o this_o place_n justification_n be_v express_v by_o these_o term_n not_o impute_v sin_n remit_v or_o cover_v of_o sin_n impute_v righteousness_n without_o work_n impute_v faith_n for_o righteousness_n to_o he_o that_o work_v not_o that_o be_v that_o seek_v not_o 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with_o the_o original_a but_o our_o interpretation_n as_o it_o agree_v with_o the_o word_n of_o the_o text_n so_o it_o be_v confirm_v by_o the_o context_n use_v physic_n before_o thou_o be_v sick_a before_o judgement_n prepare_v thyself_o humble_v thyself_o before_o thou_o be_v sick_a and_o in_o the_o time_n of_o sin_n that_o be_v while_o thou_o may_v yet_o sin_v show_v thy_o conversion_n let_v nothing_o hinder_v thou_o to_o pay_v thy_o vow_n in_o due_a season_n and_o defer_v not_o until_o death_n to_o be_v justify_v or_o to_o become_v just_a §_o iii_o but_o this_o testimony_n bellarmine_n urge_v again_o in_o another_o place_n 19_o show_v that_o the_o place_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o continue_v and_o proceed_v in_o justice_n and_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v as_o much_o as_o cease_v not_o and_o this_o he_o will_v prove_v by_o that_o which_o go_v before_o be_v not_o hinder_v to_o pray_v always_o where_o the_o wise_a man_n admonish_v we_o to_o increase_v our_o justice_n by_o continual_a prayer_n and_o also_o by_o that_o which_o immediate_o follow_v because_o the_o reward_n of_o the_o lord_n endure_v for_o ever_o for_o reward_n agree_v not_o to_o the_o first_o justification_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o indulgence_n answ._n this_o interpretation_n of_o bellarmine_n may_v then_o be_v admit_v when_o it_o shall_v be_v prove_v first_o that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v to_o cease_v second_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o pray_v three_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d always_o four_a that_o those_o word_n but_o the_o reward_n of_o the_o lord_n endure_v for_o ever_o be_v find_v in_o the_o original_a text._n but_o if_o bellarmine_n know_v that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v stay_v not_o or_o wait_v not_o and_o not_o cease_v not_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o render_v the_o vow_n and_o not_o to_o pray_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d
justification_n by_o inherent_a righteousness_n he_o affirm_v that_o to_o be_v justify_v by_o christ_n in_o that_o place_n do_v signify_v to_o be_v make_v just_a by_o obtain_v righteousness_n 〈◊〉_d and_o this_o he_o will_v prove_v by_o two_o reason_n first_o out_o of_o those_o word_n jâ—…sti_fw-la constistuentur_fw-la multi_fw-la many_o shall_v be_v constitute_v or_o make_v just_a from_o whence_o he_o argue_v thus_o to_o be_v constitute_v just_a be_v to_o be_v make_v just_a by_o inherent_a righteousness_n to_o be_v justify_v be_v to_o be_v constitute_v just_a rom._n 5._o 19_o therefore_o to_o be_v constitute_v just_a be_v to_o be_v make_v just_a by_o righteousness_n inherent_a answ._n we_o confess_v that_o whosoever_o be_v justify_v be_v constitute_v yea_o be_v make_v just_a but_o the_o question_n be_v concern_v the_o manner_n whether_o by_o infusion_n of_o righteousness_n or_o by_o imputation_n the_o assumption_n therefore_o be_v grant_v by_o we_o but_o the_o proposition_n be_v false_a and_o have_v no_o ground_n in_o the_o scripture_n yea_o the_o contrary_n may_v be_v prove_v out_o of_o the_o place_n allege_v where_o justification_n or_o make_v righteous_a be_v oppose_v not_o to_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n but_o to_o guilt_n and_o condemnation_n vers_fw-la 16._o and_o 18._o and_o therefore_o he_o be_v say_v in_o this_o place_n to_o be_v justify_v or_o constitute_v righteous_a who_o be_v absolve_v and_o acquit_v from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o from_o condemnation_n be_v accept_v as_o righteous_a unto_o life_n for_o as_o in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o the_o 19_o verse_n many_o be_v say_v to_o be_v constitute_v sinner_n that_o be_v as_o the_o 〈◊〉_d greek_a interpreter_n do_v expound_v it_o and_o as_o appear_z by_o the_o former_a verse_n guilty_a of_o sin_n and_o obnoxious_a to_o condemnation_n by_o the_o disobedience_n of_o adaâ—…_n mean_v that_o one_o offence_n of_o he_o which_o we_o call_v his_o fall_n which_o can_v be_v otherwise_o understand_v 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4._o 2._o 6._o 4._o 7._o 11._o and_o according_o the_o meaning_n of_o this_o place_n may_v be_v this_o as_o by_o the_o disobedience_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n many_o be_v convict_v and_o condemn_v as_o sinner_n that_o be_v guilty_a of_o sin_n and_o damnation_n so_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n many_o shall_v be_v approve_v and_o accept_v as_o righteous_a his_o reason_n be_v from_o the_o antithesis_fw-la of_o adam_n to_o christ_n which_o as_o i_o shall_v hereafter_o etc._n in_o his_o due_a place_n prove_v make_v whole_o against_o he_o for_o if_o by_o the_o actual_a disobedience_n of_o adam_n impute_v unto_o we_o we_o be_v make_v sinner_n then_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n impute_v unto_o we_o we_o be_v make_v righteous_a but_o the_o former_a be_v true_a therefore_o the_o latter_a of_o this_o antithesis_fw-la i_o be_o hereafter_o to_o speak_v more_o at_o large_a in_o the_o mean_a time_n this_o may_v suffice_v to_o maintain_v and_o justify_v our_o exposition_n of_o the_o word_n against_o bellarmine_n cavil_n §_o ii_o but_o here_o bellarmine_n frame_v to_o himself_o a_o fourfold_a objection_n answer_n of_o calvin_n and_o chemnitius_n prove_v that_o to_o justify_v be_v a_o judicial_a word_n signify_v to_o absolve_v and_o to_o pronounce_v just_a their_o first_o reason_n be_v because_o the_o apostle_n oppose_v justify_v to_o condemn_v as_o rom._n 5._o 16._o 18._o 8._o 33._o therefore_o as_o god_n be_v say_v to_o condemn_v when_o he_o do_v not_o acquit_v a_o man_n but_o pronounce_v he_o guilty_a depute_v he_o unto_o punishment_n so_o on_o the_o contrary_a he_o be_v say_v to_o justify_v when_o he_o acquit_v and_o absolve_v a_o man_n from_o guilt_n and_o pronounce_v he_o just_o accept_v of_o he_o in_o christ_n as_o righteous_a unto_o eternal_a life_n to_o this_o bellarmine_n shape_v two_o answer_n first_o that_o justification_n be_v right_o oppose_v to_o condemnation_n but_o be_v not_o therefore_o always_o a_o judicial_a word_n for_o 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a_o prayer_n for_o the_o justification_n or_o sanctification_n of_o the_o wicked_a that_o his_o sin_n may_v be_v no_o more_o as_o bellarmine_n absurd_o expound_v it_o dicet_fw-la peccatum_fw-la fuisse_fw-la &_o non_fw-la esse_fw-la but_o be_v a_o prophetical_a imprecation_n against_o the_o wicked_a that_o god_n will_v break_v their_o arm_n that_o be_v their_o power_n and_o strength_n and_o that_o when_o he_o as_o a_o judge_n shall_v inquire_v into_o their_o wickedness_n they_o shall_v not_o be_v find_v according_a to_o that_o prov._n 10._o 25._o he_o shall_v be_v no_o more_o that_o be_v as_o augustine_n expound_v 25._o it_o that_o the_o wicked_a when_o he_o be_v judge_v shall_v perish_v for_o his_o sin_n and_o so_o vatabius_n make_v inquiry_n into_o his_o sin_n thou_o shall_v not_o find_v he_o neither_o do_v the_o psalmist_n say_v non_fw-la invenietur_fw-la ipsum_fw-la scil_n peccatum_fw-la sed_fw-la non_fw-la invenietur_fw-la ipse_fw-la scilicet_fw-la peccator_fw-la not_o it_o but_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v find_v §_o vi_o for_o the_o perfection_n of_o righteousness_n he_o allege_v three_o 8._o place_n two_o out_o of_o ephes._n 5._o vers_fw-la 8._o you_o be_v sometime_o darkness_n but_o now_o light_a in_o the_o lord_n where_o the_o abstract_n light_n be_v put_v for_o the_o concrete_a lightsome_a as_o be_v enlighten_v as_o the_o child_n of_o light_n not_o that_o they_o be_v that_o light_n in_o which_o there_o 5._o be_v no_o darkness_n neither_o be_v it_o say_v that_o we_o be_v in_o ourselves_o light_a but_z notwithstanding_o that_o darkness_n which_o remain_v in_o we_o we_o be_v light_n in_o the_o lord_n the_o second_o 27._o place_n be_v ephes._n 5._o 26_o 27._o where_o it_o be_v say_v that_o christ_n do_v give_v himself_o for_o his_o church_n that_o he_o may_v sanctify_v and_o cleanse_v it_o with_o the_o wash_n of_o water_n by_o the_o word_n that_o he_o may_v present_v it_o to_o himself_o a_o glorious_a church_n not_o have_v spot_n or_o wrinkle_n or_o any_o such_o thing_n but_o that_o it_o shall_v be_v holy_a and_o without_o blemish_n in_o which_o word_n there_o be_v no_o mention_n of_o justification_n but_o of_o sanctification_n which_o in_o this_o life_n be_v begin_v and_o increase_v by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n that_o at_o the_o marriage_n of_o the_o lamb_n it_o may_v be_v present_v unto_o he_o a_o glorious_a church_n not_o have_v spot_n or_o wrinkle_n etc._n etc._n wherefore_o augustine_n â—…_n that_o which_o i_o say_v say_v he_o that_o god_n have_v choose_v unto_o himself_o a_o glorious_a church_n i_o do_v not_o therefore_o speak_v it_o because_o now_o it_o be_v altogether_o such_o though_o no_o doubt_n she_o be_v choose_v that_o she_o may_v be_v such_o when_o christ_n who_o be_v her_o life_n shall_v appear_v for_o â—…en_o she_o also_o with_o he_o shall_v appear_v in_o glory_n for_o which_o glory_n she_o be_v call_v a_o glorious_a church_n and_o again_o 18._o wheresoever_o i_o mention_v the_o church_n not_o have_v spot_n or_o wrinkle_n it_o be_v not_o so_o to_o be_v take_v as_o though_o now_o it_o be_v but_o because_o it_o be_v prepare_v to_o be_v such_o when_o she_o also_o shall_v appear_v glorious_a and_o the_o same_o answer_n will_v serve_v for_o the_o three_o place_n cite_v out_o of_o the_o canticle_n 4._o 7._o tota_n pulchraes_fw-la &_o macula_fw-la non_fw-la est_fw-la in_o te_fw-la 7._o thou_o be_v all_o fair_a there_o be_v no_o spot_n in_o thou_o unless_o perhaps_o he_o speak_v of_o the_o beauty_n of_o the_o spouse_n adorn_v in_o her_o justification_n with_o the_o perfect_a righteousness_n of_o christ_n for_o of_o her_o sanctification_n which_o be_v but_o begin_v in_o this_o life_n it_o be_v not_o true_a but_o the_o papist_n be_v without_o shame_n who_o apply_v such_o text_n of_o scripture_n to_o the_o now_o church_n of_o rome_n §_o vii_o beside_o these_o place_n of_o scripture_n bellarmine_n say_v many_o 13._o other_o very_o weighty_a argument_n may_v be_v bring_v but_o he_o have_v already_o produce_v they_o in_o his_o first_o book_n de_fw-fr baptismo_fw-la cap._n 13._o which_o when_o they_o shall_v call_v come_v to_o be_v weigh_v will_v be_v find_v light_n enough_o for_o those_o place_n which_o speak_v of_o the_o efficacy_n of_o baptism_n in_o wash_v cleanse_v and_o take_v away_o our_o sin_n prove_v not_o that_o in_o justification_n sin_n be_v utter_o abolish_v for_o in_o baptism_n be_v seal_v to_o they_o that_o be_v baptise_a yea_o and_o confer_v to_o the_o faithful_a the_o benefit_n not_o only_o of_o justification_n but_o also_o of_o sanctification_n and_o therefore_o as_o it_o be_v the_o sacrament_n of_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o seal_n 11._o of_o that_o righteousness_n which_o be_v by_o faith_n so_o it_o be_v call_v the_o laver_n 5._o of_o regeneration_n wherein_o we_o be_v baptise_a into_o the_o similitude_n 4._o of_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n and_o therefore_o though_o in_o baptism_n sin_n be_v whole_o take_v away_o as_o well_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o corruption_n as_o of_o the_o guilt_n yet_o it_o will_v not_o follow_v that_o in_o justification_n there_o be_v a_o totall_n deletion_n of_o sin_n but_o neither_o in_o baptism_n be_v there_o a_o total_a abolition_n of_o sin_n see_v it_o be_v manifest_a that_o original_a sin_n which_o be_v call_v the_o flesh_n the_o old_a man_n and_o evil_a concupiscence_n remain_v in_o all_o the_o faithful_a though_o in_o some_o measure_n mortify_v yet_o never_o full_o and_o altogether_o extinguish_v in_o this_o life_n and_o although_o the_o papist_n for_o maintenance_n of_o their_o several_a error_n viz._n of_o justification_n by_o inherent_a righteousness_n of_o the_o perfect_a fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n of_o merit_n of_o work_n of_o supererogation_n do_v maintain_v that_o concupiscence_n remain_v in_o the_o faithful_a after_o baptism_n be_v not_o a_o sin_n and_o the_o council_n of_o trent_n 5._o have_v denounce_v anathemà _fw-la against_o they_o that_o shall_v say_v it_o be_v a_o sin_n yet_o it_o be_v manifest_a not_o only_o by_o the_o testimony_n of_o antiquity_n and_o evident_a reason_n which_o i_o can_v produce_v if_o i_o will_v run_v into_o another_o controversy_n but_o also_o by_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o apostle_n who_o do_v not_o only_o in_o many_o place_n 1._o express_o call_v it_o a_o sin_n and_o describe_v it_o as_o a_o sin_n but_o also_o set_v it_o forth_o as_o the_o mother_n of_o sin_n the_o sin_v sin_n which_o because_o it_o take_v occasion_n by_o the_o commandment_n forbid_v lust_n to_o work_v in_o man_n all_o manner_n of_o evil_a concupiscence_n be_v not_o only_o convince_v to_o be_v a_o sin_n but_o also_o to_o be_v 13._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d exceed_o sinful_a sin_n §_o viii_o and_o not_o only_o habitual_a concupiscence_n in_o general_n which_o be_v the_o 6._o body_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o body_n 24._o of_o death_n in_o respect_n of_o which_o sin_n the_o body_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v say_v to_o be_v dead_a rom._n 8._o 10._o be_v sin_n but_o also_o the_o several_a member_n and_o branch_n thereof_o which_o remain_v even_o in_o the_o best_a be_v so_o many_o habitual_a sin_n as_o a_o spice_n at_o the_o least_o of_o pride_n self-love_n carnal_a security_n infidelity_n hypocrisy_n envy_n worldly_a and_o carnal_a love_n of_o pleasure_n profit_n preferment_n and_o glory_n in_o this_o world_n etc._n etc._n which_o though_o they_o be_v not_o impute_v to_o the_o faithful_a yet_o in_o themselves_o be_v sin_n as_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d swerving_n from_o the_o law_n of_o god_n not_o only_o as_o defect_n of_o righteousness_n which_o be_v enough_o to_o make_v they_o sin_n but_o as_o positive_a vice_n neither_o be_v it_o to_o be_v doubt_v but_o that_o as_o the_o act_n of_o pride_n and_o other_o habitual_a vice_n remain_v even_o in_o the_o best_a be_v sin_n so_o much_o more_o the_o vice_n themselves_o from_o which_o they_o proceed_v be_v sin_n and_o be_v by_o the_o same_o commandment_n of_o the_o law_n forbid_v now_o whatsoever_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v sin_n for_o as_o every_o sin_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 4._o so_o every_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v a_o sin_n that_o be_v a_o perfect_a definition_n of_o sin_n as_o bellarmine_n himself_o confess_v 18._o non_fw-la potuit_fw-la rectius_fw-la &_o brevius_fw-la definiri_fw-la peccatum_fw-la quam_fw-la ut_fw-la à _fw-la s._n joanne_n fuit_fw-la definitum_fw-la illis_fw-la verbis_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o all_o evil_a concupiscence_n both_o habitual_a and_o actual_a both_o in_o general_a the_o body_n of_o sin_n and_o in_o particular_a the_o several_a branch_n be_v so_o many_o habitual_a sin_n in_o whosoever_o they_o be_v find_v even_o in_o the_o most_o regenerate_a be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d aberration_n from_o the_o
law_n of_o god_n therefore_o all_o evil_a concupiscence_n whatsoever_o in_o whosoever_o remain_v be_v a_o sin_n §_o ix_o yea_o but_o concupiscence_n be_v no_o sin_n unless_o the_o will_v consent_v unto_o sin_n it_o then_o say_v i_o not_o a_o sin_n in_o infant_n not_o baptize_v but_o the_o law_n do_v not_o say_v non_fw-la consenties_fw-la concupiscentiis_fw-la sed_fw-la omninò_fw-la non_fw-la concupisces_fw-la thou_o shall_v not_o consent_v to_o concupiscence_n but_o thou_o shall_v not_o have_v any_o evil_a concupiscence_n at_o all_o and_o it_o be_v most_o evident_a that_o the_o concupiscence_n forbid_v in_o the_o ten_o commandment_n be_v such_o as_o go_v before_o the_o consent_n of_o will_n for_o it_o be_v such_o as_o saint_n paul_n himself_o have_v not_o know_v to_o be_v sin_n if_o the_o law_n have_v not_o say_v 7._o non_fw-la concupisces_fw-la thou_o shall_v not_o covet_v but_o such_o concupiscence_n as_o have_v the_o consent_n of_o the_o will_n the_o very_a heathen_a know_v to_o be_v sin_n and_o the_o papist_n themselves_o must_v acknowledge_v they_o to_o be_v forbid_v in_o the_o former_a commandment_n unless_o they_o will_v deny_v the_o law_n of_o god_n to_o be_v spiritual_a 14._o and_o prefer_v the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d corrupt_a interpretation_n of_o the_o elder_n of_o the_o jew_n before_o the_o exposition_n of_o the_o lawgiver_n himself_o 28._o matth._n 5._o true_a therefore_o be_v that_o which_o some_o writer_n cite_v out_o of_o 25._o augustine_n that_o original_a sin_n be_v remit_v in_o baptism_n not_o that_o it_o be_v not_o but_o that_o it_o be_v not_o impute_v unto_o sin_n here_o bellarmine_n take_v on_o and_o say_v that_o luther_n first_o falsify_v this_o testimony_n of_o augustine_n and_o that_o all_o who_o have_v follow_v he_o have_v continue_v the_o same_o fault_n though_o they_o have_v be_v tell_v of_o it_o a_o great_a accusation_n if_o true_a augustine_n word_n in_o answer_n to_o a_o objection_n which_o the_o papist_n can_v answer_v how_o can_v original_a sin_n be_v transmit_v from_o regenerate_a parent_n if_o in_o baptism_n it_o be_v whole_o take_v from_o they_o be_v these_o i_o answer_v say_v he_o dimitti_fw-la concupiscentiam_fw-la in_o baptismo_fw-la non_fw-la ut_fw-la non_fw-la sit_fw-la sed_fw-la ut_fw-la in_o peccatum_fw-la non_fw-la imputetur_fw-la where_o augustine_n speak_v of_o the_o traduction_n of_o original_a sin_n call_v it_o as_o his_o manner_n be_v concupiscence_n in_o stead_n whereof_o some_o of_o our_o writer_n have_v say_v sin_n both_o augustine_n and_o they_o mean_v nothing_o else_o but_o original_a now_o that_o augustine_n by_o that_o which_o he_o call_v concupiscence_n mean_v sin_n hereby_o appear_v first_o he_o say_v it_o be_v remit_v in_o baptism_n and_o remission_n be_v of_o debt_n only_o and_o of_o sin_n as_o debt_n second_o because_o he_o say_v it_o be_v remit_v not_o that_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v any_o long_o but_o that_o though_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n yet_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v impute_v unto_o sin_n for_o nothing_o be_v wont_a to_o be_v impute_v unto_o sin_n by_o god_n but_o that_o which_o be_v sin_n where_o by_o the_o way_n we_o may_v observe_v that_o in_o augustine_n judgement_n remission_n of_o sin_n be_v not_o the_o utter_a deletion_n of_o it_o that_o it_o be_v no_o more_o but_o the_o not_o impute_v of_o it_o for_o whereas_o the_o papist_n for_o a_o poor_a shift_n and_o evasion_n say_v that_o concupiscence_n be_v call_v sin_n not_o because_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n sed_fw-la quia_fw-la expeccato_n est_fw-la &_o ad_fw-la peccatum_fw-la inclinat_fw-la this_o hinder_v not_o its_o be_v a_o sin_n but_o rather_o set_v forth_o the_o greatness_n of_o this_o evil_a as_o have_v all_o the_o respect_n of_o evil_a in_o it_o be_v both_o a_o sin_n and_o a_o punishment_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o other_o sin_n aâ—…_n augustine_n say_v 19_o concupiscentia_fw-la carnis_fw-la adversus_fw-la quam_fw-la bone_fw-la concupiscit_fw-la spiritus_fw-la sc_n in_o renatis_fw-la &_o peccatum_fw-la est_fw-la &_o poena_fw-la peccati_fw-la &_o causa_fw-la peccaâ—…i_fw-la §_o x._o but_o howsoever_o bellarmine_n let_v pass_v as_o well_o he_o may_v his_o other_o argument_n allege_v in_o his_o book_n of_o baptism_n as_o impertinent_a to_o this_o present_a question_n yet_o one_o of_o they_o he_o have_v think_v good_a not_o to_o omit_v as_o be_v in_o his_o conceit_n multa_fw-la unanswerable_a which_o notwithstanding_o i_o have_v not_o only_o answer_v elsewhere_o 4._o but_o also_o have_v use_v it_o as_o a_o invincible_a argument_n 1._o to_o prove_v justification_n by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n viz._n the_o argument_n take_v from_o the_o antithesis_fw-la of_o adam_n to_o christ_n rom._n 5._o 19_o which_o bellarmine_n here_o strain_v beyond_o the_o extent_n of_o the_o antithesis_fw-la make_v by_o the_o apostle_n in_o other_o place_n bellarmine_n have_v thus_o argue_v as_o through_o adam_n disobedience_n we_o be_v make_v sinner_n so_o through_o christ_n obedience_n we_o be_v make_v righteous_a but_o through_o adam_n disobedience_n we_o be_v make_v true_o sinner_n namely_o by_o unrighteousness_n inherent_a and_o not_o only_o 13._o by_o imputation_n therefore_o through_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n we_o be_v make_v true_o righteous_a namely_o by_o righteousness_n inherent_a but_o here_o to_o serve_v his_o present_a turn_n he_o alter_v both_o the_o assumption_n and_o the_o conclusion_n the_o assumption_n for_o where_o before_o he_o say_v not_o only_o by_o imputation_n here_o he_o say_v not_o by_o imputation_n the_o conclusion_n for_o first_o in_o stead_n of_o conclude_v that_o we_o be_v by_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n make_v inherent_o just_a which_o we_o confess_v though_o not_o intend_v by_o the_o apostle_n in_o that_o place_n he_o conclude_v that_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n have_v true_o take_v away_o and_o wipe_v out_o or_o abolish_v all_o our_o sin_n and_o second_o that_o he_o have_v take_v away_o our_o sin_n non_fw-la imputaâ—…iuè_fw-la sed_fw-la verè_fw-la not_o by_o imputation_n but_o true_o his_o former_a argument_n i_o retort_v after_o this_o manner_n as_o through_o adam_n disobedience_n we_o be_v make_v sinner_n that_o be_v guilty_a of_o death_n and_o damnation_n so_o by_o christ_n obedience_n we_o be_v make_v just_a that_o be_v absolve_v from_o that_o guilt_n and_o accept_v as_o righteous_a unto_o eternal_a life_n but_o by_o imputation_n of_o adam_n disobedience_n we_o be_v make_v sinner_n therefore_o by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n obedience_n we_o be_v make_v righteous_a the_o assumption_n that_o we_o be_v make_v sinner_n by_o imputation_n of_o adam_n disobedience_n i_o prove_v as_o by_o other_o argument_n so_o by_o bellarmine_n own_o confession_n in_o other_o place_n second_o i_o have_v acknowledge_v it_o to_o be_v true_a that_o as_o we_o be_v make_v true_o sinner_n through_o adam_n disobedience_n not_o only_o by_o imputation_n of_o adam_n sin_n but_o also_o by_o transfusion_n of_o both_o that_o privative_a and_o positive_a corruption_n which_o by_o that_o disobedi_n ence_o he_o contract_v so_o we_o be_v make_v true_o just_a through_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n not_o only_o by_o imputation_n of_o his_o obedience_n but_o also_o by_o infusion_n of_o righteousness_n from_o he_o but_o though_o we_o be_v true_o make_v just_a by_o righteousness_n inherent_a yet_o it_o follow_v not_o that_o we_o be_v in_o this_o life_n make_v perfect_o just_a neither_o do_v it_o follow_v that_o because_o christ_n do_v free_v we_o from_o the_o dominion_n of_o sin_n we_o be_v therefore_o free_v whole_o from_o the_o be_v of_o sin_n in_o we_o neither_o that_o if_o we_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n by_o imputation_n we_o be_v not_o free_v true_o for_o the_o apostle_n use_v these_o term_n promiscuous_o remit_v of_o sin_n and_o not_o impute_v of_o sin_n justify_v and_o impute_v righteousness_n and_o as_o christ_n 21_o be_v true_o and_o real_o make_v a_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n in_o our_o behalf_n so_o we_o be_v true_o and_o indeed_o make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o thus_o have_v i_o prove_v that_o neither_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o abolish_n of_o sin_n nor_o justification_n all_o one_o with_o sanctification_n and_o that_o the_o papist_n by_o confound_a justification_n and_o sanctification_n and_o of_o these_o two_o make_v but_o one_o have_v utter_o take_v away_o and_o abolish_v out_o of_o their_o divinity_n that_o great_a benefit_n of_o our_o justification_n a_o treatise_n of_o justification_n the_o three_o book_n concern_v justification_n or_o save_a grace_n cap._n i._n what_o be_v mean_v by_o the_o word_n grace_n in_o the_o question_n of_o justification_n §_o i._o the_o second_o capital_a error_n of_o the_o papist_n in_o the_o we_o article_n of_o justification_n be_v concern_v justify_v and_o save_v grace_n for_o when_o as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n will_v note_v unto_o we_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o first_o move_v cause_n or_o
and_o the_o gift_n of_o grace_n bestow_v on_o they_o for_o the_o good_a of_o other_o deâ—…t_o 33._o 8._o 2_o chron._n 6._o 41._o psal._n 4_o 4._o 132._o 6._o 16._o to_o which_o purpose_n 〈◊〉_d essence_n say_v well_o god_n love_v all_o thing_n which_o he_o have_v make_v and_o among_o they_o he_o love_v more_o the_o reasonable_a creature_n and_o among_o they_o he_o love_v more_o ample_o those_o who_o be_v the_o member_n of_o his_o only_o beget_v son_n and_o much_o more_o his_o only_o beget_v himself_o the_o son_n of_o his_o love_n and_o general_o by_o how_o much_o the_o better_a any_o man_n be_v than_o other_o it_o be_v a_o evidence_n that_o he_o be_v so_o much_o grace_v and_o favour_v of_o god_n the_o grace_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o their_o goodness_n and_o consequent_o the_o great_a favour_n of_o great_a goodness_n §_o x._o five_o it_o be_v say_v he_o compare_v to_o essence_n which_o be_v give_v by_o creation_n hence_o it_o be_v that_o we_o be_v say_v to_o be_v create_v in_o christ_n eph._n 2._o 10._o and_o to_o be_v a_o new_a creature_n gal._n 6._o 15._o but_o that_o by_o which_o we_o be_v call_v creature_n be_v inward_a and_o inherent_a in_o we_o answ._n that_o whereby_o we_o be_v create_v anew_o according_a to_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o true_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n be_v the_o grace_n not_o of_o justification_n for_o we_o be_v create_v to_o good_a work_n which_o in_o the_o same_o place_n be_v oppose_v to_o grace_n and_o be_v exclude_v from_o justification_n 9_o but_o of_o regeneration_n and_o sanctification_n which_o we_o acknowledge_v to_o be_v inward_o wrought_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o those_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o gracious_a favour_n of_o god_n through_o faith_n but_o who_o will_v think_v that_o the_o papist_n be_v so_o blind_v with_o malice_n as_o either_o to_o persuade_v themselves_o or_o to_o go_v about_o to_o persuade_v other_o that_o we_o deny_v the_o grace_n of_o sanctification_n to_o be_v inherent_a and_o affirm_v that_o we_o be_v sanctify_v by_o such_o a_o righteousness_n or_o holiness_n as_o be_v without_o we_o light_n §_o xi_o final_o say_v he_o it_o be_v compare_v to_o light_n 2_o cor._n 6._o 14._o what_o followship_n have_v light_a with_o darkness_n eph._n 5._o 8._o you_o be_v sometime_o darkness_n but_o now_o you_o be_v light_a in_o the_o lord_n 1_o joh._n 2._o 9_o he_o that_o say_v that_o he_o be_v in_o the_o light_n and_o hate_v his_o brother_n be_v in_o darkness_n but_o light_n do_v not_o make_v a_o body_n lucidum_fw-la unless_o it_o be_v inherent_a neither_o do_v it_o suffer_v darkness_n with_o it_o how_o then_o 〈◊〉_d a_o justify_v man_n be_v say_v not_o only_o to_o be_v â—…ucidus_fw-la lightsome_a but_o also_o light_a in_o the_o lord_n whereas_o before_o he_o be_v dark_a if_o still_o the_o darkness_n of_o sin_n be_v inherent_a iâ—…_n he_o and_o the_o light_n of_o grace_n abide_v without_o answ._n we_o be_v call_v light_n in_o the_o abstract_n by_o a_o metonymy_n either_o because_o we_o be_v in_o the_o light_n which_o be_v not_o inherent_a in_o we_o be_v either_o god_n or_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o state_n of_o grace_n or_o because_o of_o that_o light_n which_o be_v in_o we_o which_o be_v the_o grace_n not_o of_o justification_n but_o of_o regeneration_n and_o be_v compare_v to_o light_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o inward_a illumination_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o also_o of_o the_o external_a sanctification_n of_o the_o life_n shine_v forth_o to_o other_o of_o which_o our_o saviour_n speak_v mat._n 5._o 16._o let_v your_o light_n viz._n of_o your_o godly_a conversation_n so_o shine_v before_o man_n that_o they_o see_v your_o good_a work_n may_v glorify_v your_o father_n that_o be_v in_o heaven_n but_o where_o he_o say_v there_o can_v be_v no_o darkness_n in_o he_o that_o be_v light_a it_o be_v as_o much_o as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v that_o there_o can_v be_v no_o sin_n in_o he_o that_o be_v sanctify_v but_o he_o shall_v remember_v that_o god_n alone_o be_v light_n in_o who_o there_o be_v no_o darkness_n 1_o joh._n 1._o 5._o and_o that_o in_o the_o best_a of_o we_o there_o be_v darkness_n that_o be_v the_o flesh_n even_o a_o body_n of_o sin_n and_o of_o death_n as_o well_o as_o light_v that_o be_v the_o spirit_n gal._n 5._o 17._o rom._n 7._o 14_o 17_o 20_o 23_o 24_o 25._o and_o that_o he_o who_o say_v he_o have_v no_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o case_n of_o all_o justify_v yea_o of_o all_o baptize_v and_o of_o all_o absolve_v and_o absolute_a papist_n he_o be_v a_o jyar_n and_o there_o be_v no_o truth_n in_o he_o 1_o joh._n 1._o 8._o and_o this_o be_v his_o four_o argument_n contain_v six_o petite_fw-fr proof_n chap._n v._o his_o five_o argument_n from_o rom._n 5._o 5._o answer_v gratiam_fw-la §_o i._o 5._o for_o have_v no_o more_o place_n where_o grace_n be_v name_v to_o prove_v justify_v grace_n to_o be_v inherent_a he_o fly_v to_o rom._n 5._o 5._o where_n not_o grace_n but_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v mention_v that_o grace_n say_v he_o whereby_o the_o apostle_n say_v we_o be_v justify_v be_v say_v also_o to_o be_v charity_n diffuse_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v give_v unto_o we_o the_o word_n be_v because_o the_o love_n of_o god_n or_o god_n love_n be_v effuse_v or_o pour_v forth_o etc._n etc._n but_o here_o now_o the_o question_n be_v first_o whether_o by_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o this_o place_n be_v mean_v the_o love_n whereby_o god_n love_v we_o or_o that_o love_n whereby_o we_o love_v god_n and_o second_o if_o that_o love_n of_o god_n whereby_o we_o love_v he_o shall_v be_v mean_v how_o be_v it_o prove_v that_o that_o love_n of_o we_o be_v god_n justify_v grace_n for_o this_o latter_a though_o we_o constant_o deny_v it_o bellarmine_n go_v not_o about_o to_o prove_v but_o take_v for_o grant_v it_o be_v the_o main_a point_n in_o question_n which_o can_v be_v prove_v out_o of_o this_o or_o any_o other_o place_n as_o touch_v the_o former_a our_o divine_n do_v hold_v that_o by_o god_n love_n in_o this_o place_n be_v mean_v that_o love_n whereby_o god_n love_v we_o and_o not_o that_o whereby_o we_o love_v god_n the_o papist_n hold_v the_o contrary_a which_o bellarmine_n endeavore_v to_o prove_v by_o the_o testimony_n of_o 32._o augustine_n and_o two_o weak_a proof_n out_o of_o rom._n 8._o testimony_n §_o ii_o the_o testimony_n of_o augustine_n he_o urge_v very_o sophistical_o as_o if_o we_o have_v no_o better_a proof_n to_o oppose_v to_o the_o testimony_n of_o saint_n augustine_n than_o the_o authority_n of_o our_o own_o writer_n or_o as_o if_o we_o may_v not_o differ_v from_o augustine_n in_o expound_v some_o place_n of_o scripture_n unless_o we_o will_v prefer_v ourselves_o before_o he_o when_o notwithstanding_o the_o popish_a writer_n in_o expound_v the_o scripture_n differ_v from_o augustine_n as_o oft_o as_o we_o but_o to_o the_o testimony_n of_o augustine_n who_o say_v that_o the_o love_n which_o be_v say_v to_o be_v shed_v in_o our_o heart_n be_v not_o that_o love_n whereby_o god_n love_v we_o but_o that_o whereby_o we_o love_v god_n we_o oppose_v first_o the_o authority_n of_o those_o writer_n who_o understand_v this_o place_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n both_o active_o wherewith_o he_o love_v we_o which_o be_v the_o same_o with_o his_o save_a grace_n and_o also_o passive_o whereby_o he_o be_v love_v of_o we_o which_o be_v a_o notable_a fruit_n of_o his_o save_a grace_n or_o of_o either_o of_o they_o both_o indifferent_o as_o origâ—…n_o sedulius_n haymo_n anselmus_fw-la remigius_n bruno_n thomas_n aquinas_n dominicus_n à _fw-fr soto_n pererius_n disput._n 2._o in_o rom._n 5._o cornelius_n à _fw-la lapide_fw-la second_o the_o authority_n of_o those_o who_o understand_v this_o love_n to_o be_v that_o wherewith_o god_n love_v we_o as_o of_o locum_fw-la ambrose_n who_o say_v we_o have_v the_o pledge_n of_o god_n love_n in_o we_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n give_v unto_o we_o for_o that_o the_o promise_n be_v faithful_a the_o holy_a ghost_n give_v to_o the_o apostle_n and_o to_o we_o do_v prove_v and_o do_v confirm_v our_o hope_n and_o that_o he_o may_v commend_v the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o we_o that_o because_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o those_o who_o be_v belove_v shall_v be_v deceive_v he_o may_v make_v we_o secure_v concern_v the_o promise_n because_o both_o it_o be_v god_n who_o have_v promise_v and_o they_o be_v dear_a to_o he_o to_o who_o he_o have_v promise_v of_o locum_fw-la chrysostome_n who_o say_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d who_o theophylact_v follow_v from_o that_o love_n which_o god_n sherve_v towards_o we_o of_o oecumenius_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d
because_o christ_n be_v god_n who_o as_o â—…eremy_n prophesy_v shall_v be_v call_v â—…ebovah_n our_o righteousness_n â—…er_n 23._o 6._o now_o his_o righteousness_n be_v call_v god_n righteousness_n as_o have_v be_v say_v not_o because_o it_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o godhead_n but_o because_o it_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o he_o that_o be_v god_n for_o as_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n by_o which_o we_o be_v redeem_v be_v god_n blood_n act._n 20_o 28._o so_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n by_o which_o we_o be_v justify_v be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n and_o be_v so_o call_v 2_o cor._n 5._o 21._o rom._n 1._o 17._o 3._o 21._o 10._o 3._o and_o most_o plain_o 2_o pet._n 1._o 1._o where_o it_o be_v call_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n 1._o and_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n which_o be_v a_o excellent_a testimony_n to_o prove_v the_o deity_n of_o our_o saviour_n like_v to_o that_o tiâ—…_n 2._o â—…_n 3._o for_o it_o be_v not_o say_v of_o god_n &_o of_o our_o saviour_n as_o note_v two_o person_n 〈◊〉_d but_o of_o god_n and_o our_o saviour_n as_o betoken_v one_o second_o because_o it_o be_v that_o very_a righteousness_n of_o god_n whereof_o the_o apostle_n speak_v in_o the_o place_n even_o 1._o now_o mention_v where_o it_o be_v so_o call_v neither_o because_o it_o be_v the_o essential_a righteousness_n of_o god_n as_o i_o have_v show_v before_o against_o osiander_n nor_o because_o it_o be_v a_o righteousness_n in_o we_o from_o god_n for_o that_o be_v perfect_o describe_v in_o the_o law_n as_o this_o be_v not_o rom._n 3._o 21._o and_o because_o that_o as_o i_o shall_v show_v in_o the_o proof_n of_o the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o assumption_n be_v not_o call_v god_n but_o we_o but_o because_o it_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o that_o person_n who_o be_v god_n which_o that_o we_o shall_v not_o think_v to_o be_v any_o thing_n in_o we_o be_v call_v sometime_o his_o blood_n rom._n 5._o 9_o sometime_o his_o obedienâ—…e_n 19_o that_o be_v both_o his_o passive_a and_o active_a righteousness_n by_o imputation_n whereof_o those_o that_o true_o believe_v righteousness_n be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o 21._o god_n not_o in_o themselves_o but_o in_o christ_n even_o as_o he_o by_o imputation_n of_o our_o sin_n be_v make_v sin_n for_o we_o §_o iii_o 3._o because_o divers_a of_o the_o father_n to_o who_o judgement_n some_o of_o the_o popish_a justinian_n doctor_n subscribe_v by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n mention_v in_o the_o first_o three_o and_o ten_o chapter_n to_o the_o roman_n understand_v christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n origen_n in_o rom._n 3._o therefore_o this_o righteousness_n of_o god_n quae_fw-la est_fw-la christus_fw-la which_o be_v christ_n be_v manifest_v without_o the_o law_n and_o so_o in_o rom._n 10._o 3._o ambrose_n in_o rom._n 10._o 3._o not_o know_v the_o justice_n of_o god_n that_o be_v as_o he_o expound_v ignorantes_fw-la â—…uncesse_n christum_fw-la the_o jew_n be_v ignorant_a that_o this_o be_v the_o christ_n who_o god_n have_v promise_v say_v another_o be_v to_o be_v expect_v prefer_v their_o own_o righteousness_n which_o they_o have_v by_o the_o law_n before_o he_o who_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n by_o faith_n justitia_fw-la n._n ipse_fw-la est_fw-la for_o he_o himself_o be_v the_o righteousness_n which_o word_n we_o find_v also_o in_o sedulius_n in_o rom._n 10._o 3._o anselmus_fw-la in_o râ—…_n 10._o 3._o they_o be_v not_o subject_a justiciae_fw-la dei_fw-la id_fw-la est_fw-la christo_fw-la to_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n that_o be_v to_o christ._n remigius_n in_o ro._n 10._o 3._o ignorantes_fw-la dei_fw-la justitiam_fw-la non_fw-la quo_fw-la ipse_fw-la iustùs_fw-la est_fw-la essentialiter_fw-la sed_fw-la christm_n etc._n etc._n they_o be_v ignoranâ—…_n of_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n not_o that_o whereby_o he_o be_v just_o essential_o but_o christ_n they_o will_v not_o submit_v their_o neck_n justitiae_fw-la dei_fw-la id_fw-la est_fw-la christâ—…_n to_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n that_o be_v to_o christ_n and_o in_o rom._n 3._o 21._o possumus_fw-la ipsam_fw-la justitiam_fw-la dei_fw-la patris_fw-la id_fw-la est_fw-la filium_fw-la intelligere_fw-la we_o may_v understand_v the_o very_a righteousness_n of_o god_n the_o father_n that_o be_v to_o say_v the_o son_n from_o who_o and_o by_o who_o we_o be_v justify_v ipse_fw-la christus_fw-la justitia_fw-la nostra_fw-la christ_n himself_o our_o righteousness_n have_v testimony_n from_o the_o law_n and_o the_o prophet_n some_o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n understand_v the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n theophilact_fw-mi in_o ro._n â—…_n 10._o 3._o and_o oecumenius_n likewise_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o faith_n in_o christ_n he_o call_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n anselmus_fw-la in_o roman_a 1._o 17._o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n be_v reveal_v in_o the_o gospel_n that_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v cover_v in_o the_o law_n for_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n be_v that_o by_o which_o he_o free_o justify_v a_o sinner_n through_o faith_n without_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n sedulius_n in_o rom._n 1._o 17._o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n because_o it_o be_v just_a that_o as_o abraham_n believe_v be_v justify_v by_o faith_n only_o so_o all_o other_o imitate_v his_o faith_n shall_v be_v save_v augustine_n speak_v of_o those_o word_n rom._n 3._o 21._o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n be_v manifest_v he_o do_v not_o say_v say_v he_o 9_o the_o righteousness_n of_o man_n or_o the_o righteousness_n of_o our_o own_o will_n but_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n not_o whereby_o god_n himself_o be_v just_a sed_fw-la qâ—…_n induit_fw-la hominem_fw-la but_o wherewith_o he_o endue_v a_o man_n which_o be_v a_o metaphor_n take_v from_o garment_n when_o he_o justify_v a_o sinner_n where_o if_o augustine_n have_v by_o righteousness_n understand_v inherent_a he_o shall_v have_v be_v confute_v out_o of_o the_o very_a place_n which_o say_v this_o righteousness_n be_v reveal_v without_o the_o law_n which_o can_v be_v verify_v of_o inherent_a righteousness_n and_o again_o 11._o this_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n quae_fw-la testamento_fw-la veteri_fw-la velata_fw-la in_o 〈◊〉_d revelata_fw-la which_o have_v be_v cover_v in_o the_o old_a testament_n which_o can_v be_v say_v of_o righteousness_n inherent_a for_o all_o that_o righteousness_n which_o be_v from_o god_n in_o we_o whether_o it_o be_v habitual_a consist_v in_o the_o habit_n of_o charity_n or_o actual_a which_o be_v obedience_n be_v exact_o prescribe_v in_o the_o law_n which_o be_v the_o perfect_a rule_n of_o all_o inherent_a righteousness_n be_v discover_v in_o the_o new_a which_o be_v therefore_o call_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n because_o by_o impart_v it_o he_o make_v man_n righteous_a §_o iu._n but_o most_o agreeable_a to_o the_o word_n and_o meaning_n of_o the_o apostle_n papistâ—…_n be_v the_o exposition_n of_o theodoreâ—…_n as_o it_o be_v relate_v by_o cardinal_n 17._o tolet_n and_o 7._o pererius_n the_o jesuite_n that_o by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n be_v mean_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v both_o god_n and_o man_n which_o he_o perform_v for_o the_o redemption_n of_o mankind_n thereby_o full_o satisfy_v the_o justice_n of_o god_n for_o we_o i_o conclude_v with_o pererius_n and_o cardinal_n cajetan_n the_o justice_n of_o god_n be_v a_o justice_n satisfactory_a to_o god_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o mankind_n by_o the_o death_n i_o add_v and_o obedience_n of_o christ._n and_o this_o be_v call_v the_o justice_n of_o god_n the_o justice_n of_o faith_n or_o the_o justice_n which_o be_v by_o faâ—…th_n rom._n 10._o 6._o cajetan_n in_o rom._n 10._o 3._o the_o justice_n of_o god_n be_v a_o justice_n of_o satisfaction_n to_o god_n for_o mankind_n by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o in_o 2_o cor._n 5._o 21._o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n be_v the_o merit_n of_o christ_n sufficient_a even_o to_o satisfy_v for_o we_o and_o to_o justify_v we_o which_o be_v call_v god_n etc._n both_o because_o it_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n personal_o and_o also_o because_o before_o the_o tribunal_n of_o god_n it_o be_v true_a righteousness_n differ_v from_o our_o righteousness_n which_o before_o the_o judgement_n seat_n of_o god_n be_v as_o the_o cloth_n of_o a_o menstruous_a woman_n when_o therefore_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o then_o be_v we_o make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n because_o we_o be_v make_v just_o not_o by_o our_o own_o righteousness_n but_o by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n communicate_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n for_o we_o be_v make_v just_a before_o god_n by_o the_o merit_n by_o the_o satisfaction_n by_o the_o reconciliation_n make_v by_o christ_n and_o again_o in_o rom._n 3._o 24._o the_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o christ_n be_v god_n righteousness_n not_o we_o because_o jesus_n christ_n himself_o
sanctus_fw-la every_o godly_a man_n shall_v pray_v unto_o thou_o our_o saviour_n teach_v his_o own_o apostle_n and_o all_o other_o christian_n to_o pray_v daily_o for_o remission_n of_o sin_n every_o one_o say_v cyprian_n dominica_fw-la be_v teach_v peccare_fw-la se_fw-la quotidie_fw-la dum_fw-la quotidie_fw-la per_fw-la peccatis_fw-la jubetur_fw-la orare_fw-la that_o he_o sin_v daily_a see_v he_o be_v command_v to_o pray_v daily_o for_o his_o sin_n therefore_o all_o even_o the_o best_a of_o we_o be_v sinner_n five_o whosoever_o 5_o do_v that_o evil_a which_o he_o will_v not_o and_o do_v not_o that_o good_a which_o he_o will_v be_v a_o sinner_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o commission_n and_o omission_n but_o such_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o best_a even_o of_o the_o apostlâ—…_n himself_o rom._n 7._o 15._o 19_o for_o so_o he_o say_v vers_fw-la 25_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o myself_o six_o whosoever_o have_v sin_n be_v a_o sinner_n all_o man_n have_v sin_n and_o that_o i_o prove_v thus_o whosoever_o be_v a_o liar_n himself_o and_o make_v god_n a_o liar_n that_o say_v he_o have_v no_o sin_n he_o undoubted_o be_v a_o sinner_n but_o every_o man_n though_o he_o be_v as_o holy_a as_o the_o belove_a apostle_n and_o evangelist_n saint_n john_n be_v a_o liar_n himself_o and_o make_v god_n a_o liar_n that_o say_v he_o have_v no_o sin_n for_o if_o we_o say_v he_o including_z himself_o say_v we_o have_v no_o sin_n we_o deceive_v ourselves_o and_o the_o truth_n be_v not_o in_o we_o 1_o john_n 1._o 8._o if_o we_o say_v that_o we_o have_v not_o sin_v we_o make_v he_o a_o liar_n and_o his_o word_n be_v not_o in_o we_o vers_fw-la 10._o therefore_o every_o man_n though_o he_o be_v as_o holy_a as_o saint_n john_n himself_o be_v a_o sinner_n seven_o whosoever_o be_v free_a from_o sin_n be_v also_o free_a from_o death_n no_o mortal_a man_n be_v free_a from_o death_n therefore_o no_o mortal_a man_n be_v free_a from_o sin_n chap._n iii_o the_o question_n concern_v the_o imperfection_n of_o inherent_a righteousness_n further_o discuss_v §_o i._o to_o contradict_v this_o argument_n that_o we_o be_v not_o justify_v perfect_a by_o righteousness_n inherent_a because_o it_o be_v unperfect_a bellarmine_n indeavour_v to_o prove_v that_o it_o be_v perfect_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o habitual_a and_o actual_a righteousness_n but_o in_o both_o he_o use_v to_o dispute_v perfectam_fw-la sophistical_o in_o the_o first_o because_o some_o man_n have_v be_v endue_v with_o perfect_a righteousness_n in_o the_o second_o because_o some_o good_a work_n of_o the_o just_a be_v pure_o and_o perfect_o good_a for_o though_o both_o these_o assertion_n be_v true_a as_o they_o be_v not_o yet_o will_v they_o not_o conclude_v justification_n by_o inherent_a righteousness_n for_o first_o as_o touch_v the_o person_n the_o question_n be_v not_o whether_o some_o choice_a man_n in_o some_o part_n of_o their_o life_n after_o they_o have_v be_v good_a and_o long_a proficient_o do_v attain_v to_o some_o perfection_n but_o whether_o they_o and_o all_o other_o when_o they_o be_v first_o justify_v be_v endue_v with_o perfect_a justice_n for_o if_o they_o be_v not_o then_o endue_v with_o perfect_a inherent_a righteousness_n they_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o it_o now_o justification_n by_o habitual_a righteousness_n which_o they_o call_v their_o first_o justification_n be_v incipientium_fw-la of_o incipient_n and_o themselves_o distinguish_v christian_n into_o three_o rank_n that_o some_o be_v incipient_n some_o proficient_o some_o perfect_a but_o incipient_n be_v such_o as_o be_v infant_n and_o babe_n either_o in_o respect_n of_o age_n when_o be_v baptize_v in_o their_o infancy_n be_v as_o they_o teach_v justify_v or_o in_o respect_n of_o religion_n be_v new_a convert_n but_o to_o imagine_v that_o either_o infant_n which_o have_v not_o so_o much_o as_o the_o use_n of_o reason_n nor_o be_v as_o yet_o capable_a of_o the_o habit_n of_o faith_n hope_n and_o charity_n and_o much_o less_o be_v able_a to_o produce_v the_o act_n to_o believe_v to_o hope_v to_o love_n or_o new_a convert_n who_o be_v like_o babe_n to_o be_v feed_v 2._o with_o milk_n be_v endue_v with_o perfect_a righteousness_n be_v a_o great_a absurdity_n §_o ii_o yea_o but_o say_v respondâ—…o_o bellarmine_n the_o work_n of_o god_n be_v perfect_a deut._n 32._o 4._o habitual_a righteousness_n be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n therefore_o it_o be_v perfect_a answ._n the_o work_n of_o god_n be_v either_o immediate_a and_o such_o as_o perfect_a he_o work_v at_o once_o or_o else_o mediate_v which_o he_o work_v by_o degree_n the_o former_a be_v perfect_a at_o the_o first_o according_a to_o their_o kind_n as_o be_v the_o work_n of_o creation_n the_o latter_a be_v not_o perfect_a at_o the_o first_o but_o by_o degree_n be_v bring_v to_o perfection_n as_o the_o work_n of_o procreation_n or_o carnal_a generation_n and_o of_o spiritual_a re-creation_n or_o regeneration_n adam_n be_v the_o immediate_a work_n of_o god_n create_v at_o once_o and_o therefore_o perfect_a in_o his_o kind_n at_o the_o first_o seth_n also_o be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n not_o immediate_a by_o creation_n but_o mediate_v by_o procreation_n be_v first_o beget_v by_o his_o parent_n and_o conceive_a then_o form_v in_o the_o womb_n then_o bear_v then_o grow_v from_o age_n to_o age_n until_o he_o come_v to_o be_v a_o perfect_a man_n so_o it_o be_v in_o the_o spiritual_a re-creation_n for_o we_o be_v the_o workmanship_n of_o god_n create_v 10._o unto_o good_a work_n but_o we_o be_v not_o perfect_a christian_n at_o the_o first_o for_o we_o be_v first_o beget_v by_o the_o incorruptible_a 23._o seed_n of_o god_n word_n receive_v as_o it_o be_v the_o seed_n of_o god_n grace_n at_o the_o first_o be_v but_o as_o embryo_n in_o the_o womb_n until_o christ_n 19_o be_v form_v in_o we_o and_o when_o we_o be_v bear_v a_o new_a we_o be_v at_o the_o first_o but_o as_o new_a bear_v babe_n who_o be_v to_o desire_v the_o sincere_a 1._o milk_n of_o the_o work_n that_o we_o may_v grow_v thereby_o and_o afterward_o strong_a meat_n that_o we_o may_v grow_v more_o and_o more_o and_o then_o not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o that_o measure_n of_o growth_n which_o we_o have_v attain_v unto_o must_v still_o strive_v towards_o perfection_n be_v from_o day_n 16._o to_o day_n renew_v in_o the_o inner_a man_n until_o we_o come_v to_o be_v adult_n grow_v man_n or_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 15._o perfecti_fw-la and_o when_o we_o be_v such_o because_o always_o in_o this_o life_n we_o be_v in_o our_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o grow_a age_n receive_v only_o the_o first_o 23._o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n we_o must_v imitate_v the_o apostle_n paul_n who_o though_o he_o far_o excel_v the_o most_o perfect_a among_o we_o acknowledge_v that_o he_o have_v not_o attain_v 15._o to_o perfection_n but_o do_v strive_v towards_o it_o exhort_v all_o other_o who_o be_v perfect_a that_o be_v adulti_fw-la or_o grow_v man_n to_o be_v of_o his_o mind_n that_o be_v that_o they_o shall_v acknowledge_v their_o imperfection_n still_o more_o and_o more_o strive_v towards_o perfection_n §_o iii_o as_o touch_v actual_a righteousness_n he_o deal_v also_o sophistical_o righteousness_n for_o first_o where_o he_o shall_v prove_v that_o the_o work_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v perfect_a or_o pure_o and_o absolute_o good_a he_o prove_v that_o they_o be_v true_o good_a and_o not_o sin_n but_o especial_o when_o he_o shall_v prove_v that_o all_o the_o work_n of_o the_o faithful_a or_o righteous_a be_v pure_o and_o perfect_o good_a he_o prove_v that_o some_o be_v as_o though_o a_o man_n who_o be_v not_o only_o guilty_a of_o many_o sin_n and_o infect_v with_o manifold_a corruption_n and_o infirmity_n but_o also_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o former_a sin_n obnoxious_a to_o damnation_n can_v be_v justify_v by_o some_o good_a work_n among_o many_o not_o good_a but_o this_o be_v a_o most_o erroneous_a conceit_n of_o the_o papist_n who_o hold_v that_o every_o good_a work_n proceed_v from_o charity_n do_v absolute_o deserve_v heaven_n even_o as_o well_o as_o any_o evil_a work_n commit_v against_o charity_n deserve_v hell_n as_o though_o by_o one_o act_n of_o charity_n the_o whole_a law_n be_v fulfil_v as_o well_o as_o by_o one_o act_n commit_v against_o charity_n the_o whole_a law_n be_v break_v he_o that_o transgress_v one_o commandment_n 10._o though_o it_o be_v but_o once_o be_v guilty_a of_o all_o but_o he_o do_v not_o fulfil_v the_o law_n and_o much_o less_o can_v be_v justify_v by_o his_o obedience_n who_o obedience_n be_v not_o total_a 10._o perfect_a and_o perpetual_a it_o be_v true_a that_o a_o faithful_a man_n may_v be_v justify_v that_o be_v declare_v and_o approve_v to_o be_v just_a by_o some_o one_o or_o more_o good_a work_n as_o abraham_n 25._o
confess_v ourselves_o to_o be_v sinner_n but_o the_o pharisaical_a papist_n if_o he_o be_v once_o justify_v as_o by_o their_o doctrine_n all_o be_v for_o a_o time_n at_o the_o least_o who_o either_o be_v baptize_v or_o absolve_v he_o must_v think_v that_o in_o he_o there_o be_v no_o sin_n nothing_o that_o god_n can_v just_o hate_v and_o therefore_o far_o be_v it_o from_o he_o to_o make_v such_o a_o confession_n as_o this_o or_o to_o cry_v out_o with_o the_o apostle_n wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o this_o body_n of_o death_n rom._n 7._o 24._o §_o ix_o his_o second_o reason_n to_o prove_v this_o allegation_n to_o be_v imperitnent_a impertinent_a be_v this_o because_o although_o isaiah_n shall_v speak_v of_o all_o that_o be_v of_o that_o whole_a people_n yet_o he_o do_v not_o speak_v of_o all_o at_o all_o time_n but_o only_o of_o the_o people_n of_o the_o jew_n at_o that_o time_n who_o for_o their_o extreme_a wickedness_n be_v deliver_v into_o captivity_n as_o appear_v by_o the_o word_n follow_v verse_n 10._o zion_n be_v a_o wilderness_n jerusalem_n a_o desolation_n the_o temple_n burn_v etc._n etc._n answ._n these_o word_n do_v prove_v that_o the_o prophet_n in_o this_o place_n do_v not_o speak_v in_o the_o person_n of_o the_o wicked_a jew_n that_o live_v in_o his_o time_n before_o the_o desolation_n of_o jerusalem_n but_o of_o the_o remnant_n of_o the_o faithful_a and_o penitent_a jew_n who_o be_v in_o captivity_n bewail_v their_o sin_n and_o lament_v the_o desolation_n of_o the_o temple_n and_o city_n and_o therefore_o what_o be_v say_v of_o they_o may_v be_v extend_v to_o the_o faithful_a in_o all_o time_n be_v as_o these_o be_v humble_v before_o god_n for_o their_o sin_n as_o penitent_a suppliant_n §_o x._o his_o three_o reason_n because_o the_o prophet_n speak_v only_o of_o the_o wicked_a reason_n of_o that_o time_n mean_v not_o all_o their_o work_n as_o though_o all_o be_v sin_n for_o then_o bellarmine_n must_v confess_v that_o the_o best_a work_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a be_v but_o splendida_fw-la peccata_fw-la but_o such_o as_o they_o account_v to_o be_v their_o righteousness_n as_o their_o sacrifice_n and_o new-moone_n and_o other_o ceremonial_a observatious_a wherein_o they_o place_v their_o righteousness_n which_o because_o they_o be_v not_o 〈◊〉_d with_o a_o good_a intention_n nor_o as_o they_o ought_v be_v worthy_o compare_v but_o not_o by_o they_o to_o a_o menstruous_a cloth_n and_o be_v reject_v by_o god_n esa._n 1._o 11._o answ._n here_o bellarmine_n take_v for_o grant_v that_o the_o prophet_n speak_v of_o the_o work_n of_o the_o wicked_a only_o of_o that_o time_n which_o i_o have_v disprove_v or_o if_o he_o have_v speak_v of_o the_o wicked_a it_o be_v more_o probable_a either_o that_o they_o shall_v place_v their_o righteousness_n in_o moral_a work_n if_o they_o have_v any_o rather_o than_o in_o ceremonial_a or_o if_o they_o place_v the_o top_n of_o their_o righteousness_n as_o hypocrite_n many_o time_n do_v in_o ceremonial_a observation_n that_o they_o will_v compare_v those_o thing_n which_o they_o so_o high_o esteem_v to_o menstruous_a clout_n but_o he_o speak_v of_o all_o the_o person_n all_o we_o and_o therefore_o include_v the_o righteous_a if_o there_o be_v any_o at_o all_o among_o they_o as_o some_o there_o be_v both_o before_o the_o captivity_n and_o in_o it_o and_o of_o all_o their_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o not_o of_o their_o ceremonial_n only_o but_o also_o of_o their_o moral_n neither_o may_v they_o perform_v the_o chief_a of_o their_o ceremonial_n during_o their_o captivity_n be_v in_o a_o foreign_a land_n 38._o §_o xi_o second_o that_o the_o good_a work_n of_o the_o faithful_a in_o this_o life_n be_v not_o pure_o and_o perfect_o good_a i_o prove_v because_o in_o all_o our_o best_a action_n there_o be_v a_o mixture_n of_o evil_a either_o by_o the_o absence_n or_o defect_n of_o some_o good_a thing_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v therein_o or_o by_o the_o presence_n of_o some_o fault_n or_o corruption_n which_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v in_o they_o and_o this_o i_o prove_v first_o out_o of_o exod._n 28._o 36._o 38._o where_o the_o high_a priest_n who_o be_v the_o figure_n of_o christ_n be_v appoint_v to_o wear_v on_o his_o forehead_n a_o plate_n of_o pure_a gold_n which_o be_v also_o call_v a_o holy_a coronet_n exod._n 29._o 6._o levit._fw-la 8._o 9_o engrave_v with_o this_o inscription_n holiness_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o so_o the_o 72._o translate_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o lord_n that_o be_v of_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o 6._o lord_n our_o righteousness_n the_o end_n wherefore_o he_o be_v to_o wear_v it_o be_v that_o aaron_n may_v bear_v the_o iniquity_n of_o the_o holy_a thing_n which_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n shall_v hallow_v in_o all_o their_o holy_a gift_n and_o it_o be_v always_o to_o be_v on_o his_o forehead_n that_o they_o the_o holy_a gift_n may_v be_v accept_v before_o the_o lord_n where_o we_o be_v plain_o teach_v that_o in_o all_o our_o best_a action_n and_o holy_a service_n which_o we_o perform_v to_o god_n there_o be_v iniquity_n which_o must_v be_v take_v away_o by_o the_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n impute_v unto_o we_o otherwise_o they_o can_v in_o themselves_o be_v accept_v of_o god_n §_o xii_o second_o out_o of_o eccl._n 7._o 20._o there_o be_v not_o a_o just_a man_n upon_o the_o poccârit_fw-la earth_n that_o do_v good_a and_o sin_v not_o that_o be_v who_o in_o do_v good_a sin_v not_o for_o if_o the_o meaning_n be_v only_o thus_o as_o bellarmine_n will_v have_v it_o that_o none_o be_v so_o just_a but_o that_o sometime_o they_o sin_n according_a to_o that_o 1_o king_n 8._o 46._o those_o word_n that_o do_v good_a be_v superfluous_a for_o there_o be_v no_o just_a man_n that_o do_v not_o good_a but_o his_o meaning_n be_v that_o there_o be_v no_o just_a man_n upon_o earth_n who_o do_v good_a sin_v not_o that_o be_v which_o do_v good_a so_o pure_o and_o perfect_o as_o that_o he_o do_v not_o sin_n therein_o for_o to_o the_o perfect_a of_o a_o good_a work_n many_o thing_n must_v concur_v the_o want_n of_o any_o whereof_o be_v a_o sin_n the_o truth_n of_o this_o do_v best_a appear_v in_o the_o particular_n prayer_n be_v a_o good_a work_n and_o so_o be_v the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n etc._n etc._n but_o there_o be_v no_o man_n do_v so_o pray_v or_o so_o hear_v the_o word_n but_o that_o when_o he_o have_v do_v he_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o pray_v unto_o god_n to_o forgive_v his_o defect_n and_o default_n both_o in_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o and_o in_o this_o sense_n luther_n do_v true_o hold_v that_o iustùs_fw-la in_o omni_fw-la opere_fw-la bono_fw-mi peccat_fw-la that_o a_o just_a man_n sin_v in_o every_o good_a work_n not_o that_o the_o work_n in_o respect_n of_o its_o kind_n or_o per_fw-la se_fw-la be_v a_o sin_n as_o if_o we_o say_v that_o prayer_n etc._n etc._n be_v a_o sin_n but_o per_fw-la accidens_fw-la because_o in_o that_o good_a work_n there_o happen_v a_o defect_n which_o defect_n be_v a_o sin_n not_o mortal_a to_o they_o who_o be_v in_o christ_n but_o venial_a and_o thus_o augustine_n also_o seem_v to_o understand_v this_o place_n for_o speak_v of_o the_o imperfection_n of_o charity_n in_o this_o life_n he_o say_v 29._o that_o so_o long_o as_o it_o may_v be_v increase_v profectò_fw-la illud_fw-la quod_fw-la minus_fw-la est_fw-la quam_fw-la debet_fw-la ex_fw-la vitio_fw-la est_fw-la ex_fw-la quo_fw-la vitio_fw-la non_fw-la est_fw-la iustùs_fw-la in_o terra_fw-la qui_fw-la faciat_fw-la bonum_fw-la &_o non_fw-la peccet_fw-la assure_o that_o which_o be_v less_o than_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v be_v out_o of_o vice_n by_o reason_n of_o which_o vice_n there_o be_v not_o a_o just_a man_n upon_o earth_n who_o do_v good_a and_o sin_v not_o by_o reason_n of_o which_o vice_n no_o live_a man_n shall_v be_v justify_v before_o god_n and_o in_o another_o place_n more_o plain_o he_o say_v 15._o peccatum_fw-la est_fw-la cum_fw-la charitas_fw-la minor_fw-la est_fw-la quam_fw-la esse_fw-la debet_fw-la it_o be_v a_o sin_n when_o charity_n be_v less_o than_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v fruit_n §_o xiii_o three_o such_o as_o be_v the_o tree_n such_o be_v the_o fruit_n the_o tree_n be_v corrupt_a in_o part_n for_o even_o in_o the_o best_a there_o be_v the_o old_a man_n and_o the_o new_a the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n betwixt_o 17._o which_o there_o be_v a_o perpetual_a conflict_n so_o that_o we_o can_v do_v the_o thing_n we_o will_v and_o much_o less_o as_o we_o will_v 21_o but_o all_o even_o our_o best_a action_n be_v stain_v with_o the_o flesh_n which_o be_v such_o a_o law_n in_o we_o that_o when_o we_o will_v do_v good_a evil_a be_v present_a with_o we_o
become_v flesh_n 14._o that_o be_v abase_v himself_o to_o become_v man_n which_o before_o he_o be_v not_o but_o not_o cease_v to_o be_v that_o which_o he_o be_v before_o namely_o the_o true_a 20._o and_o the_o great_a 13._o god_n god_n 5._o above_o all_o bless_a for_o evermore_o in_o our_o nature_n be_v perfect_a god_n and_o perfect_a man_n he_o far_a humble_v himself_o and_o become_v obedient_a until_o death_n even_o to_o the_o death_n of_o the_o crosâ—…e_n and_o therefore_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n both_o habitual_a inherent_a in_o his_o person_n and_o that_o which_o be_v perform_v by_o he_o both_o active_a and_o passive_a be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v often_o call_v rom._n cap._n 1._o 3._o 10._o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n and_o our_o saviour_n 2_o pet._n 1._o 1._o who_o be_v give_v to_o we_o of_o god_n to_o be_v our_o righteousness_n 1_o cor._n 1._o 30._o that_o we_o believe_v in_o he_o may_v be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o 2_o cor._n 5._o 21_o be_v therefore_o call_v jehovah_n our_o righteousuesse_n jer_n 23._o 6._o i_o say_v his_o passive_a righteousness_n be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n the_o blood_n of_o god_n it_o be_v a_o price_n of_o infinite_a value_n and_o superabundant_o sufficient_a to_o satisfy_v for_o the_o sin_n not_o only_o of_o the_o faithful_a but_o of_o all_o the_o world_n and_o not_o only_o of_o this_o one_o world_n but_o of_o more_o if_o there_o be_v more_o and_o this_o habitual_a and_o actual_a righteousness_n be_v the_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o god_n be_v of_o infinite_a and_o alâ—…-sufficient_a merit_n to_o entitle_v all_o those_o that_o believe_v in_o he_o be_v they_o never_o so_o many_o to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n these_o thing_n if_o the_o papist_n shall_v deny_v it_o will_v deny_v they_o to_o be_v christian_n the_o former_a part_n therefore_o of_o the_o assumption_n be_v of_o undoubted_a truth_n §_o iii_o come_v we_o then_o to_o the_o other_o part_n be_v there_o any_o righteousness_n inherent_a in_o we_o or_o perform_v by_o we_o that_o can_v full_o satisfy_v the_o penalty_n law_n nothing_o less_o for_o first_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o penalty_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n we_o can_v possible_o fatisfie_v it_o but_o by_o endure_v everlasting_a torment_n which_o though_o we_o shall_v endure_v for_o a_o million_o of_o million_o of_o year_n yet_o we_o can_v not_o be_v say_v to_o have_v satisfy_v the_o law_n which_o can_v be_v satisfy_v but_o by_o endless_a punishment_n or_o that_o which_o be_v equivalent_a but_o there_o be_v nothing_o equivalent_a but_o the_o precious_a death_n and_o suffering_n of_o the_o eternal_a son_n of_o god_n who_o give_v himself_o to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 6._o a_o full_a price_n of_o ransom_n countervail_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o dignity_n of_o his_o person_n the_o eternal_a pain_n of_o hell_n which_o all_o the_o elect_a shall_v have_v suffer_v therefore_o there_o be_v no_o possibility_n for_o we_o to_o escape_v hell_n the_o just_a guerdon_n of_o our_o sin_n unless_o the_o lord_n impute_v our_o siâ—…s_n to_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o his_o suffering_n to_o we_o accept_v they_o in_o our_o behalf_n as_o if_o we_o have_v sustain_v they_o in_o our_o own_o person_n for_o although_o we_o shall_v for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v perform_v a_o total_a and_o perfect_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n yet_o that_o will_v not_o free_v we_o from_o the_o punishment_n already_o deserve_v by_o we_o conpensatio_fw-la but_o the_o law_n must_v be_v satisfy_v both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o penalty_n to_o be_v bear_v and_o in_o respect_n of_o perpetual_a and_o perfect_a obedience_n to_o be_v perform_v through_o out_o our_o whole_a life_n neither_o may_v we_o think_v by_o the_o payment_n of_o one_o debt_n to_o satisfy_v another_o the_o obedience_n which_o we_o hope_v to_o perform_v for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v though_o it_o be_v total_a and_o perfect_a be_v a_o debt_n and_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o god_n luk._n 17._o 10._o and_o therefore_o can_v discharge_v we_o of_o the_o penalty_n which_o be_v another_o debt_n which_o we_o owe_v for_o our_o sin_n past_a for_o we_o be_v sinner_n from_o the_o womb_n 5._o yea_o in_o the_o womb_n and_o to_o the_o guilt_n of_o adam_n transgression_n in_o who_o we_o sin_v and_o to_o that_o original_a corruption_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v from_o he_o for_o which_o though_o we_o have_v no_o other_o sin_n we_o be_v worthy_o subject_a to_o eternal_a damnation_n we_o have_v add_v in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o our_o life_n innumerable_a personal_a transgression_n all_o deserve_a death_n and_o damnation_n which_o if_o we_o be_v not_o deliver_v therefrom_o by_o the_o death_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n we_o must_v make_v account_n to_o suffer_v in_o our_o own_o person_n neither_o can_v our_o future_a intend_a obedience_n satisfy_v for_o our_o sin_n as_o bellarmine_n confess_v god_n be_v just_a 26._o in_o forgive_a sin_n neither_o do_v he_o forgive_v any_o sin_n for_o which_o his_o justice_n be_v not_o full_o satisfy_v precept_n §_o iu._n neither_o can_v our_o righteousnesâ—…e_n â—…atisfie_v the_o law_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o precept_n by_o fulfil_v it_o for_o whosoever_o have_v not_o continue_v in_o all_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v they_o but_o have_v at_o any_o time_n transgress_v the_o law_n he_o have_v not_o fulfil_v it_o therefore_o it_o be_v most_o certain_a that_o we_o can_v satisfy_v the_o law_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o precept_n because_o we_o have_v already_o break_v it_o and_o by_o our_o breach_n of_o it_o have_v make_v ourselves_o subject_a to_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n so_o far_o be_v we_o from_o be_v justify_v by_o it_o neither_o be_v we_o able_a by_o our_o obedience_n to_o satisfy_v the_o law_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v §_o v._o against_o this_o branch_n of_o our_o argument_n which_o by_o we_o be_v add_v fulfil_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o over_o measure_n bellarmine_n take_v exception_n allege_v that_o the_o faithful_a and_o regenerate_v be_v able_a to_o fulfil_v etc._n the_o law_n and_o enter_v into_o a_o large_a dispute_n to_o prove_v that_o the_o law_n be_v possible_a which_o disputation_n i_o have_v full_o examine_v in_o his_o due_a 7._o place_n and_o confute_v here_o let_v the_o reader_n take_v notice_n that_o bellarmine_n dispute_v sophistical_o in_o diverse_a respect_n for_o first_o he_o will_v needs_o be_v actor_n when_o indeed_o he_o be_v reus_fw-la and_o that_o he_o may_v get_v the_o better_a end_n of_o the_o staff_n pretend_v to_o confute_v our_o error_n when_o indeed_o he_o labour_v to_o defend_v his_o own_o second_o he_o answer_v but_o a_o piece_n of_o our_o argument_n and_o such_o a_o piece_n as_o may_v be_v spare_v as_o be_v add_v mantisae_fw-la loco_fw-la by_o way_n of_o advantage_n for_o thus_o we_o reason_n no_o man_n can_v satisfy_v the_o law_n because_o he_o have_v already_o break_v it_o yea_o he_o be_v so_o far_o from_o satisfy_v the_o law_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o time_n past_a that_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v he_o be_v not_o able_a to_o fulfil_v it_o three_o where_o he_o shall_v prove_v that_o all_o those_o who_o be_v to_o be_v justify_v do_v fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o else_o how_o shall_v they_o by_o fulfil_v of_o the_o law_n be_v justify_v all_o that_o he_o endeavour_v to_o prove_v be_v that_o it_o be_v possible_a for_o they_o that_o be_v already_o justify_v to_o fulfil_v it_o dispute_v as_o we_o say_v a_o posse_fw-la ad_fw-la esse_fw-la four_o where_o he_o shall_v prove_v that_o all_o who_o be_v justify_v do_v fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o else_o how_o shall_v they_o be_v justify_v by_o fulfil_v it_o he_o endeavour_v to_o prove_v that_o some_o rare_a man_n have_v fulfil_v it_o not_o care_v what_o become_v of_o the_o rest_n five_o where_o he_o argue_v that_o if_o man_n shall_v fulfil_v the_o law_n they_o shall_v be_v justify_v his_o consequence_n do_v not_o hold_v in_o respect_n of_o they_o who_o at_o any_o time_n heretofore_o have_v break_v it_o as_o all_o mere_a man_n without_o exception_n have_v do_v though_o they_o shall_v perfect_o fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v six_o he_o will_v prove_v that_o some_o do_v fulfil_v the_o law_n and_o yet_o can_v deny_v but_o that_o even_o those_o some_o do_v sin_n many_o time_n yea_o seven_o time_n a_o day_n and_o that_o they_o have_v need_v daily_o to_o pray_v for_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o therefore_o fail_v in_o the_o proof_n of_o that_o also_o as_o i_o have_v make_v manifest_a in_o answer_v 7._o his_o argument_n gressour_n §_o vi_o now_o to_o make_v good_a this_o part_n of_o our_o reason_n
be_v manifest_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o affirmative_a that_o we_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n by_o the_o death_n of_o his_o son_n rom._n 5._o 10._o col._n 1._o 21_o 22_o and_o also_o of_o the_o negative_a for_o we_o be_v enemy_n when_o we_o be_v reconcile_v and_o such_o enemy_n as_o whatsoever_o we_o mind_v 5._o be_v enmity_n against_o god_n rom._n 8._o 7._o last_o the_o four_o branch_n need_v no_o proof_n neither_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o affirmative_a unless_o it_o may_v be_v think_v needful_a to_o prove_v that_o we_o be_v save_v by_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n nor_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o negative_a the_o scripture_n so_o often_o testify_v that_o we_o be_v save_v by_o grace_n 9_o through_o faith_n not_o by_o work_n no_o not_o by_o any_o work_n of_o righteousness_n 5._o that_o we_o have_v do_v so_o much_o of_o this_o argument_n which_o if_o i_o shall_v strive_v for_o number_n may_v stand_v for_o eight_o four_o for_o the_o affirmative_a and_o four_o against_o the_o negative_a cap._n vii_o contain_v six_o other_o argument_n prove_v joint_o that_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o not_o by_o we_o §_o i._o the_o six_o argument_n the_o righteousness_n by_o which_o we_o work_n be_v justify_v be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n and_o not_o of_o work_n as_o saint_n paul_n 6._o constant_o teach_v the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v out_o of_o we_o in_o christ_n be_v 7._o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n or_o the_o righteousness_n which_o we_o receive_v and_o have_v by_o faith_n or_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n by_o faith_n the_o righteousness_n inherent_a be_v of_o work_n by_o that_o justice_n therefore_o we_o be_v justify_v and_o not_o by_o this_o §_o 2._o the_o seven_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n by_o which_o we_o be_v justify_v law_n be_v not_o prescribe_v in_o the_o law_n to_o justification_n but_o without_o the_o law_n be_v reveal_v in_o the_o gospel_n 21._o rom._n 3._o 21._o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v out_o of_o we_o in_o christ_n be_v not_o prescribe_v in_o the_o law_n to_o justification_n but_o without_o the_o law_n be_v reveal_v in_o the_o gospel_n righteousness_n inherent_a be_v prescribe_v in_o the_o law_n to_o justification_n which_o in_o the_o question_n of_o justification_n be_v renounce_v in_o the_o doctrine_n 9_o of_o the_o gospel_n this_o be_v the_o main_a difference_n between_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n that_o the_o law_n to_o justification_n require_v perfect_a obedience_n to_o be_v perform_v in_o our_o own_o person_n the_o gospel_n propound_v the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n which_o he_o perform_v for_o we_o to_o be_v accept_v in_o their_o behalf_n who_o believe_v in_o he_o wherefore_o let_v he_o be_v hold_v accurse_v 9_o though_o he_o be_v a_o apostle_n though_o a_o angel_n from_o heaven_n who_o shall_v reach_v justification_n by_o the_o legal_a righteousness_n and_o not_o by_o the_o evangelical_a again_o the_o law_n be_v give_v as_o the_o apostle_n 17._o say_v four_o hundred_o and_o thirty_o year_n after_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o promise_v of_o justification_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n be_v make_v to_o abraham_n and_o therefore_o can_v disannul_v that_o covenant_n which_o be_v before_o confirm_v in_o christ_n that_o it_o shall_v make_v the_o promise_n of_o none_o effect_n which_o it_o will_v if_o the_o promise_n of_o justification_n be_v make_v upon_o condition_n of_o fulfil_v the_o law_n §_o iii_o eight_o by_o what_o righteousness_n we_o be_v justify_v the_o justice_n justice_n of_o god_n be_v full_o satisfy_v god_n be_v so_o merciful_a in_o forgive_a sin_n that_o he_o remain_v just_a rom._n 3._o 25_o 26._o for_o though_o he_o proclaim_v himself_o 7._o merciful_a and_o gracious_a long-suffering_a and_o abundant_a in_o goodness_n and_o truth_n keep_v mercy_n for_o thousand_o forgive_a iniquity_n transgression_n and_o sin_n yet_o he_o protest_v that_o absolve_v he_o will_v not_o absolve_v that_o be_v by_o no_o mean_n will_v absolve_v such_o as_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v absolve_v that_o be_v such_o as_o for_o who_o his_o justice_n be_v not_o satisfy_v neither_o do_v he_o indeed_o forgive_v any_o sin_n for_o which_o his_o justice_n be_v not_o satisfy_v but_o as_o every_o sin_n deserve_v death_n so_o it_o be_v punish_v with_o death_n either_o with_o the_o death_n of_o the_o party_n for_o who_o he_o have_v no_o other_o satisfaction_n or_o with_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n who_o have_v satisfy_v the_o justice_n of_o god_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o that_o true_o believe_v in_o he_o by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v out_o of_o we_o in_o he_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n be_v full_o satisfy_v as_o bellarmine_n himself_o prove_v g_o and_o therefore_o profess_v that_o in_o he_o he_o be_v well_o please_v final_o ratio_fw-la say_v bellarmine_n long_o nothing_o more_o frequent_o do_v all_o the_o scripture_n testify_v than_o that_o the_o passion_n and_o death_n of_o christ_n be_v a_o full_a and_o perfect_a 5._o satisfaction_n for_o sin_n he_o make_v the_o atonement_n 2._o between_o god_n and_o we_o give_v himself_o a_o offering_n and_o sacrifice_n to_o god_n for_o a_o sweet_a smell_a savour_n but_o by_o that_o righteousness_n which_o it_o inherent_a in_o we_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n be_v not_o satisfy_v as_o deinde_fw-la bellarmine_n confess_v therefore_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v out_o we_o in_o he_o and_o not_o by_o righteousness_n inherent_a in_o we_o and_o here_o i_o will_v make_v bold_a with_o bellarmine_n to_o borrow_v a_o speech_n from_o he_o which_o he_o borrow_v as_o it_o seem_v from_o our_o writer_n to_o the_o confusion_n of_o himself_o and_o all_o other_o popish_a justiciaries_n for_o where_o osiander_n have_v argue_v that_o god_n accept_v for_o a_o satisfaction_n no_o justice_n but_o that_o which_o be_v infinite_a and_o consequent_o none_o but_o his_o own_o uncreated_a and_o essential_a righteousness_n bellarmine_n answer_v sine_fw-la god_n indeed_o do_v not_o accept_v as_o a_o true_a satisfaction_n for_o sin_n any_o justice_n but_o that_o which_o be_v infinite_a because_o sin_n be_v a_o infinite_a offence_n but_o that_o some_o justice_n may_v be_v finite_a that_o be_v of_o infinite_a price_n and_o valour_n it_o be_v not_o necessary_a that_o it_o shall_v be_v the_o essential_a justice_n of_o god_n but_o it_o be_v sufficient_a that_o it_o be_v the_o justice_n of_o a_o infinite_a person_n such_o as_o christ_n be_v god_n and_o man_n therefore_o the_o obedience_n the_o passion_n and_o death_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n though_o in_o itself_o and_o essential_o it_o be_v a_o create_a justice_n and_o finite_a notwithstanding_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o person_n who_o obey_v suffer_v and_o die_v it_o be_v infinite_a and_o in_o the_o true_a rigour_n of_o justice_n it_o be_v a_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o not_o for_o our_o sin_n alone_o but_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n from_o whence_o i_o argue_v thus_o that_o justice_n which_o be_v of_o infinite_a value_n the_o lord_n accept_v as_o a_o true_a satisfaction_n for_o sin_n and_o that_o which_o be_v not_o of_o infinite_a value_n he_o do_v not_o accept_v for_o the_o offence_n of_o sin_n be_v infinite_a but_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n only_o be_v of_o infinite_a value_n we_o be_v not_o therefore_o the_o lord_n accept_v christ_n righteousness_n and_o not_o we_o as_o a_o true_a satisfaction_n for_o sin_n §_o iu._n nine_o they_o that_o can_v be_v justify_v without_o remission_n of_o sin_n sin_n be_v justify_v neither_o by_o inherent_a righteousness_n because_o they_o be_v sinner_n nor_o without_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n impute_v without_o which_o as_o there_o can_v be_v no_o satisfaction_n for_o sin_n so_o no_o remission_n of_o sin_n but_o no_o man_n can_v be_v justify_v without_o remission_n of_o sin_n therefore_o no_o man_n be_v justify_v by_o righteousness_n inherent_a but_o only_o by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ._n §_o v._o the_o ten_o that_o be_v to_o be_v esteem_v the_o true_a doctrine_n of_o justification_n comfortable_a which_o do_v minister_v sound_a comfort_n to_o the_o distress_a conscience_n of_o the_o faithful_a and_o that_o false_a which_o be_v a_o rack_n to_o the_o conscience_n of_o god_n child_n when_o they_o be_v humble_v under_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n by_o the_o merit_n and_o obedience_n of_o christ_n impute_v minister_v singular_a comfort_n to_o the_o distress_a conscience_n of_o the_o faithful_a even_o in_o the_o agony_n of_o death_n assure_v the_o believe_a sinner_n that_o howsoever_o the_o devil_n accuse_v the_o law_n convict_v the_o conscience_n confess_v his_o demerit_n yet_o notwithstanding_o if_o he_o true_o believe_v in_o christ_n he_o shall_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n as_o righteous_a in_o christ_n and_o as_o
9_o inherent_a that_o he_o may_v be_v find_v in_o christ_n endue_v with_o his_o righteousness_n and_o â—…o_o these_o we_o may_v add_v job_n isaiah_n and_o daniel_n who_o as_o well_o as_o the_o former_a daniel_n have_v that_o righteousness_n which_o be_v à _fw-la domino_fw-la i_o mean_v righteousness_n inherent_a but_o be_v not_o justify_v thereby_o see_v job_n 9_o 2_o 3._o 15._o 20._o 10._o 15._o 42._o 6._o esai_n 6._o 1._o 5._o dan._n 6._o 7._o 18._o §_o xvi_o our_o foureteénth_n argument_n the_o righteousness_n by_o which_o one_o we_o be_v justify_v be_v the_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o one_o and_o but_o of_o one_o rom._n 5._o 18_o 19_o inherent_a righteousness_n be_v not_o of_o one_o but_o of_o so_o many_o as_o be_v endue_v therewith_o therefore_o inherent_a righteousness_n be_v not_o that_o whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v cap._n ix_o the_o several_a proof_n of_o our_o assertion_n that_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o that_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v out_o of_o we_o in_o he_o §_o i._o â—…ow_o i_o be_o to_o prove_v several_o our_o assertion_n that_o behalf_n we_o be_v justify_v by_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o first_o i_o prove_v it_o by_o that_o argument_n which_o bellarmine_n use_v against_o quartaratiâ—…_n osiander_n what_o righteousness_n god_n accept_v in_o our_o behalf_n by_o that_o we_o be_v justify_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n which_o he_o perform_v for_o we_o in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o flesh_n god_n accept_v in_o our_o behalf_n otherwise_o say_v he_o why_o do_v the_o son_n of_o god_n take_v our_o flesh_n upon_o he_o why_o do_v he_o humble_v himself_o to_o become_v obedient_a until_o death_n etc._n etc._n therefore_o by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n perform_v in_o his_o manhood_n we_o be_v justify_v etc._n etc._n §_o ii_o hereunto_o i_o add_v a_o second_o out_o of_o the_o same_o place_n vero_fw-la for_o bellarmine_n though_o he_o hold_v against_o osiander_n that_o we_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o the_o essential_a righteousness_n of_o the_o godhead_n yet_o he_o confess_v that_o the_o lord_n accept_v of_o no_o righteousness_n as_o a_o satisfaction_n for_o sin_n but_o that_o valâ—…_n which_o be_v of_o infinite_a value_n such_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n only_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o dignity_n of_o his_o person_n be_v the_o true_a god_n the_o great_a god_n god_n above_o all_o bless_v for_o euâ—…rmore_o therefore_o by_o his_o righteousness_n only_o we_o be_v justify_v but_o of_o this_o see_v more_o 3._o in_o the_o seven_o chapter_n here_o i_o argue_v thus_o what_o righteousness_n the_o lord_n accept_v as_o a_o full_a satisfaction_n for_o our_o sin_n by_o that_o we_o be_v justify_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n the_o lord_n accept_v as_o a_o full_a satisfaction_n for_o our_o sin_n therefore_o by_o christ_n righteousness_n we_o be_v justify_v by_o christ_n righteousness_n i_o say_v impute_v and_o accept_v of_o god_n in_o our_o behalf_n the_o assumption_n be_v thus_o prove_v what_o righteousness_n be_v of_o iâ—…finite_a value_n that_o and_o that_o alone_o the_o lord_n accept_v as_o a_o full_a satisfaction_n for_o our_o sin_n the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n be_v of_o infinite_a value_n as_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v often_o call_v it_o therefore_o and_o by_o it_o alone_o the_o lord_n accept_v as_o a_o full_a satisfaction_n for_o our_o sin_n §_o iii_o my_o three_o argument_n shall_v be_v from_o those_o place_n wherein_o either_o it_o be_v say_v that_o our_o righteousness_n be_v in_o christ_n esai_n 45._o 24_o 25._o and_o that_o we_o be_v righteous_a in_o he_o 2_o cor._n 5._o 21._o phil._n 3._o 8_o 9_o or_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o be_v say_v to_o be_v our_o righteousness_n jeremy_n prophesy_v of_o the_o messiah_n the_o righteous_a branch_n who_o god_n will_v raise_v to_o david_n say_v in_o his_o day_n juda_n shall_v be_v save_v and_o israel_n shall_v dwell_v sase_o and_o this_o be_v the_o name_n whereby_o he_o shall_v be_v call_v jehovah_n our_o righteousness_n jer._n 23._o 6._o and_o the_o very_a same_o prophecy_n be_v repeat_v iâ—…r_n 33._o 16._o that_o the_o branch_n of_o righteousness_n shall_v grow_v up_o to_o david_n in_o who_o day_n juda_n shall_v be_v save_v and_o jerusalem_n shall_v dwell_v safe_o and_o he_o who_o shall_v call_v she_o that_o be_v jerusalem_n his_o church_n for_o so_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v read_v be_v jehovah_n our_o righteousness_n 1_o cor._n 1._o 30._o but_o of_o he_o you_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n who_o of_o god_n be_v make_v unto_o we_o wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n and_o sanctification_n and_o redemption_n where_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o be_v make_v our_o righteoâ—…snesse_n to_o this_o 10._o bellarmine_n answer_v that_o christ_n be_v right_o call_v our_o righteousness_n for_o two_o cause_n first_o because_o he_o be_v the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o justice_n for_o as_o god_n in_o the_o psalm_n be_v call_v our_o strength_n and_o our_o salvation_n because_o it_o be_v god_n that_o strengthen_v and_o save_v we_o and_o in_o this_o place_n as_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o be_v make_v our_o wisdom_n and_o redemption_n because_o he_o make_v we_o wise_a and_o redeem_v it_o we_o so_o christ_n be_v call_v our_o rightâ—…ousnesse_n because_o he_o make_v we_o just_a viz._n by_o infusion_n of_o righteousness_n §_o iv._o reply_v it_o be_v true_a that_o christ_n when_o he_o do_v sanctify_v we_o by_o his_o spirit_n be_v the_o author_n of_o inherent_a righteousness_n in_o we_o but_o this_o be_v that_o which_o follow_v in_o the_o text_n that_o he_o be_v our_o sanctification_n these_o two_o benefit_n as_o they_o be_v here_o distinguish_v so_o they_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v confound_v bernard_n in_o a_o sermon_n of_o he_o do_v oftentimes_o very_o eleganâ—…ly_o go_v over_o these_o four_o unction_n as_o he_o call_v they_o distinguish_v justification_n and_o sanctification_n as_o we_o do_v christ_n say_v he_o be_v make_v unto_o we_o wisdom_n in_o preach_v justice_n in_o absolution_n of_o sin_n sanctification_n in_o his_o conversation_n redemption_n in_o his_o passion_n the_o shadow_n of_o thy_o ignorance_n he_o have_v drive_v away_o with_o the_o light_n of_o his_o wisdom_n and_o by_o that_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o faith_n he_o have_v loose_v the_o cord_n of_o sin_n free_o justify_v the_o sinner_n by_o his_o godly_a conversation_n he_o have_v give_v a_o form_n of_o life_n and_o by_o his_o death_n he_o have_v give_v a_o price_n of_o satisfaction_n he_o free_v from_o error_n by_o his_o wisdom_n he_o cover_v fault_n by_o his_o righteousness_n he_o give_v merit_n that_o be_v ability_n of_o work_v well_o by_o his_o life_n and_o reward_n by_o his_o death_n enlighten_v my_o eye_n o_o lord_n that_o i_o may_v be_v wise_a remember_v not_o the_o sin_n of_o my_o youth_n and_o my_o ignorances_n and_o i_o be_o just_a lead_v i_o o_o lord_n in_o the_o way_n and_o i_o be_o holy_a but_o unless_o thy_o blood_n mediate_v for_o i_o i_o be_o not_o safe_a he_o be_v make_v unto_o we_o of_o god_n wisdom_n teach_v prudence_n justice_n forgive_a sin_n etc._n etc._n they_o only_o be_v wise_a who_o be_v instruct_v by_o his_o doctrine_n they_o only_o just_a who_o of_o his_o mercy_n have_v obtain_v pardon_n of_o sin_n those_o only_a temperate_a or_o holy_a who_o study_n to_o imitate_v his_o life_n they_o only_o valiant_a who_o imitate_v his_o patience_n §_o v._o and_o that_o they_o be_v here_o to_o be_v distinguish_v appear_v by_o sanctification_n this_o consideration_n that_o in_o this_o text_n all_o the_o benefit_n which_o we_o have_v by_o christ_n beside_o our_o election_n which_o be_v also_o note_v in_o the_o first_o word_n of_o he_o you_o be_v in_o christ_n be_v reduce_v unto_o four_o head_n for_o of_o god_n we_o be_v elect_v in_o christ_n who_o of_o god_n be_v make_v unto_o we_o wisdom_n in_o our_o vocation_n righteousness_n in_o our_o justification_n holiness_n in_o our_o sanctification_n full_a redemption_n 28._o in_o our_o glorification_n that_o so_o we_o may_v learn_v not_o to_o boast_v in_o ourselves_o 31._o but_o to_o ascribe_v the_o whole_a glory_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o of_o all_o the_o degree_n thereof_o to_o jesus_n christ_n our_o alone_a and_o perfect_a saviour_n to_o the_o like_a purpose_n â—…ocum_fw-la theophylact_fw-mi observe_v the_o order_n here_o use_v by_o the_o apostle_n first_o he_o exempt_v from_o error_n and_o make_v man_n wise_a instruct_v they_o to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n then_o he_o give_v the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n and_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n endue_v they_o with_o holiness_n and_o then_o grant_v perfect_a deliverance_n from_o all_o evil_n which_o he_o call_v redemption_n as_o chrysostome_n also_o and_o 〈◊〉_d oâ—…cumenius_n who_o observe_v the_o same_o order_n and_o likewise_o theodoret_n he_o give_v you_o true_a wisdom_n he_o give_v unto_o you_o
remission_n of_o sin_n vouchsafe_v unto_o you_o righteousness_n and_o he_o make_v you_o holy_a and_o deliver_v from_o the_o tyranny_n of_o the_o devil_n all_o these_o four_o benefit_n be_v the_o fruit_n of_o christ_n office_n of_o mediation_n as_o he_o be_v our_o prophet_n our_o priest_n and_o our_o king_n for_o as_o our_o prophet_n in_o who_o be_v all_o the_o treasure_n of_o 3._o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n he_o call_v 14._o we_o by_o the_o gospel_n his_o doctrine_n 7._o be_v our_o wisdom_n and_o make_v we_o wise_a 15._o unto_o salvation_n as_o our_o holy_a priest_n he_o justify_v we_o his_o sacrifice_n 19_o and_o his_o obedience_n be_v our_o righteousness_n as_o our_o gracious_a and_o glorious_a king_n be_v ascend_v on_o high_a to_o prepare_v 2._o a_o place_n for_o we_o he_o give_v 8._o the_o grace_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o his_o member_n whereby_o they_o be_v sanctify_v be_v fit_v and_o prepare_v for_o his_o kingdom_n and_o be_v go_v to_o prepare_v a_o place_n for_o we_o and_o we_o for_o it_o he_o 3._o will_v come_v again_o to_o bring_v we_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 28._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o the_o redemption_n of_o possession_n or_o our_o full_a redemption_n which_o be_v also_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o thes._n 5._o 9_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2_o thes._n 2._o 14._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d heb._n 10._o 39_o the_o obtain_n of_o salvation_n the_o obtain_n of_o glory_n and_o the_o save_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o redemption_n of_o the_o body_n rom._n 8._o 23._o christ_n therefore_o be_v of_o god_n make_v unto_o we_o wisdom_n righteousness_n sanctification_n and_o redemption_n or_o salvation_n because_o his_o wisdom_n be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o by_o instruction_n in_o our_o vocation_n his_o righteousness_n be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o by_o imputation_n in_o our_o justification_n his_o sanctify_a grace_n by_o infusion_n in_o our_o sanctification_n his_o glory_n by_o possession_n or_o fruition_n in_o our_o glorification_n §_o vi_o in_o render_v the_o second_o cause_n he_o confess_v the_o truth_n whereof_o we_o i_o desire_v the_o reader_n to_o take_v special_a notice_n that_o christ_n be_v call_v our_o righteousness_n because_o he_o satisfy_v his_o father_n for_o we_o which_o his_o satisfaction_n he_o do_v so_o give_v and_o communicate_v unto_o we_o when_o he_o do_v justify_v we_o that_o it_o may_v be_v call_v our_o satisfaction_n and_o our_o righteousness_n for_o although_o by_o justice_n inherent_a in_o we_o we_o be_v true_o call_v and_o be_v righteous_a notwithstanding_o we_o do_v not_o by_o it_o satisfy_v god_n for_o our_o fault_n and_o for_o eternal_a punishment_n and_o thus_o say_v he_o it_o be_v not_o absurd_a to_o say_v that_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o merit_n be_v impute_v unto_o we_o when_o they_o be_v give_v and_o apply_v as_o if_o we_o ourselves_o have_v satisfy_v god_n and_o to_o that_o purpose_n he_o cit_v 190._o bernard_n who_o say_v that_o christ_n die_v for_o all_o ut_fw-la viz._n satisfactio_fw-la unius_fw-la omnibus_fw-la imputetur_fw-la that_o the_o satisfaction_n of_o one_o may_v be_v impute_v to_o all_o but_o add_v this_o needless_a caution_n modo_fw-la non_fw-la negetur_fw-la say_v bellarmine_n esse_fw-la in_o nobis_fw-la preterea_fw-la justitium_fw-la inherentem_fw-la â—…ámque_fw-la veram_fw-la so_o it_o be_v not_o deny_v that_o there_o be_v in_o we_o beside_o a_o justice_n inherent_a and_o that_o true_a which_o if_o bellarmine_n will_v stay_v there_o we_o will_v yield_v unto_o for_o we_o do_v not_o deny_v that_o there_o be_v a_o righteousness_n inherent_a in_o those_o that_o be_v justify_v and_o that_o also_o a_o true_a though_o not_o a_o pure_a a_o perfect_a and_o absolute_a righteousness_n only_o we_o deny_v that_o we_o be_v thereby_o justify_v we_o be_v indeed_o just_a but_o by_o christ_n righteousness_n as_o bernard_n say_v in_o the_o same_o place_n justum_fw-la i_o dixerim_fw-la sed_fw-la illius_fw-la justitiâ_fw-la §_o vii_o this_o confession_n of_o bellarmine_n dissolve_v the_o very_a frame_n of_o justification_n his_o own_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n whereunto_o he_o have_v teach_v that_o nothing_o concur_v but_o deletion_n of_o sin_n and_o infusion_n of_o righteousness_n and_o these_o not_o as_o two_o act_n but_o as_o one_o act_n viz._n the_o infusion_n of_o righteousness_n expelling_a sin_n as_o for_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n he_o and_o his_o fellow_n deride_v and_o scorn_v it_o but_o here_o he_o confess_v which_o needs_o must_v be_v confess_v that_o in_o justification_n the_o satisfaction_n of_o christ_n be_v impute_v unto_o we_o and_o accept_v of_o god_n in_o our_o behalf_n as_o if_o we_o ourselves_o have_v satisfy_v god_n and_o that_o for_o that_o cause_n he_o be_v true_o call_v our_o righteousness_n and_o this_o imputation_n he_o acknowledge_v to_o be_v necessary_a because_o by_o righteousness_n inherent_a we_o do_v not_o satisfy_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o eternal_a punishment_n we_o say_v the_o same_o only_o we_o add_v that_o this_o satisfaction_n make_v by_o christ_n in_o our_o behalf_n be_v not_o only_o his_o death_n and_o suffering_n whereby_o he_o satisfy_v the_o penalty_n of_o the_o law_n and_o deliver_v we_o from_o the_o curse_n himself_o be_v make_v a_o curse_n for_o we_o but_o also_o the_o holiness_n of_o his_o person_n and_o the_o obedience_n of_o his_o life_n whereby_o he_o perfect_o satisfy_v the_o justice_n of_o god_n infulfil_v the_o commandment_n now_o god_n acceptation_n of_o christ_n satisfaction_n in_o our_o behalf_n whereby_o he_o absolve_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o damnation_n by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n suffering_n and_o his_o acceptation_n of_o we_o as_o righteous_a in_o christ_n by_o imputation_n of_o his_o most_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o obedience_n be_v that_o very_a thing_n which_o we_o according_a to_o the_o scripture_n do_v call_v justification_n which_o distinct_a benefit_n of_o christ_n not_o to_o be_v confound_v with_o sanctification_n the_o papist_n must_v learn_v to_o acknowledge_v if_o they_o will_v be_v save_v §_o viii_o to_o these_o i_o add_v other_o as_o plain_a testimony_n where_o it_o be_v obedience_n say_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o obedience_n from_o whence_o i_o argue_v thus_o if_o we_o be_v justifiâ—…d_v by_o the_o blood_n and_o obedience_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v by_o his_o passive_a and_o active_a righteousness_n then_o be_v we_o justify_v by_o the_o personal_a righteousness_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v proper_a to_o his_o person_n be_v out_o of_o we_o in_o he_o but_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o blood_n and_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n rom._n 5._o 9_o 19_o therefore_o by_o his_o personal_a righteousness_n §_o ix_o our_o five_o argument_n by_o what_o righteousness_n our_o sin_n be_v cover_v cover_v as_o with_o a_o garment_n and_o by_o which_o we_o be_v endue_v therewith_o appear_v righteous_a before_o god_n that_o be_v the_o matter_n of_o our_o justification_n for_o he_o be_v justify_v who_o sin_n be_v cover_v psal._n 32._o 1._o by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n as_o a_o most_o precious_a robe_n of_o righteousness_n and_o as_o our_o wedding_n garment_n our_o sin_n be_v cover_v for_o as_o diognâ—…m_fw-la justin_n martyr_n true_o say_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o what_o other_o thing_n be_v able_a to_o cover_v our_o sin_n but_o his_o righteousness_n and_o we_o be_v clothe_v therewith_o appear_v righteous_a before_o god_n therefore_o by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n we_o be_v justify_v bellarmine_n 11._o have_v as_o it_o be_v in_o our_o name_n object_v to_o himself_o eph._n 4._o 22._o 24._o which_o none_o of_o we_o that_o i_o know_v of_o do_v object_n for_o we_o acknowledge_v the_o place_n to_o be_v understand_v of_o sanctification_n which_o consisteâ—…h_v in_o the_o put_n off_o the_o old_a man_n and_o put_v on_o the_o new_a he_o say_v that_o we_o argue_v from_o the_o similitude_n of_o a_o garment_n as_o more_o fit_o resemble_v impute_v justice_n than_o inherent_a and_o that_o we_o confirm_v it_o by_o the_o example_n of_o jacob_n who_o be_v clothe_v with_o the_o raiment_n of_o his_o elder_a brother_n obtain_v the_o blessing_n §_o x._o to_o this_o bellarmine_n shape_v two_o answer_n first_o that_o the_o similitude_n answer_n of_o a_o garment_n may_v fit_o agree_v to_o inherent_a righteousness_n which_o i_o will_v not_o deny_v for_o in_o the_o scripture_n theterme_v of_o clothing_n or_o put_v on_o be_v of_o a_o large_a extent_n so_o that_o he_o will_v confess_v that_o the_o hebrew_n labash_n and_o the_o greek_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d proper_o signify_v to_o cloth_n or_o to_o put_v on_o apparel_n which_o be_v not_o inherent_a in_o the_o body_n but_o adherent_a be_v more_o fit_o by_o a_o metaphor_n apply_v to_o signify_v outward_a than_o inward_a
adam_n disobedience_n or_o transgâ—…ession_n therefore_o we_o be_v justify_v that_o be_v not_o only_o absolve_v from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o accept_v as_o righteous_a by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n obedience_n as_o touch_v the_o proposition_n that_o the_o word_n sinner_n do_v in_o this_o place_n signify_v guilty_a of_o sin_n and_o obnoxious_a to_o condemnation_n it_o be_v testify_v by_o locum_fw-la chrysostome_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d what_o then_o be_v the_o word_n sinner_n in_o this_o place_n it_o seem_v to_o i_o that_o it_o be_v to_o be_v subject_a or_o obnoxious_a to_o punishment_n and_o condemn_v to_o death_n by_o oecumenius_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o by_o theophylact_fw-mi likewise_o sinner_n that_o be_v obnoxious_a to_o punishment_n and_o guilty_a of_o death_n which_o exposition_n be_v plain_o confirm_v by_o the_o verse_n go_v before_o where_o the_o same_o opposition_n between_o the_o first_o and_o second_o adam_n be_v make_v the_o â—…ormer_a part_n be_v express_v in_o these_o word_n that_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o guilt_n of_o adam_n transgression_n come_v upon_o his_o posterity_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d unto_o condemnation_n especial_o vers_fw-la 16._o and_o 18._o §_o ii_o the_o assumption_n though_o gainsaid_a by_o bellarmine_n in_o this_o place_n impute_v yet_o be_v teach_v not_o only_o by_o other_o papist_n who_o full_o contradict_v bellarmine_n assumption_n but_o elsewhere_o also_o by_o bellarmine_n himself_o for_o durandus_fw-la peâ—…cat_fw-la pighius_fw-la 6._o catharinus_n do_v hold_v original_a sin_n to_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o guilt_n of_o adam_n fall_n or_o the_o disobedience_n of_o adam_n impute_v unto_o we_o which_o opinion_n also_o occam_n profess_v that_o he_o will_v hold_v if_o he_o be_v not_o hinder_v by_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o father_n yea_o say_v 16._o bellarmine_n it_o seem_v to_o have_v be_v the_o opinion_n of_o some_o of_o the_o ancient_a as_o 30._o peter_n lombard_n report_v iâ—…_n refute_v this_o opinion_n bellarmine_n just_o find_v fault_n with_o they_o that_o they_o 17._o hold_v original_a sin_n to_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o guilt_n of_o adam_n disobedience_n impute_v it_o be_v also_o the_o depravation_n of_o our_o nature_n follow_v thereupon_o but_o in_o that_o they_o say_v original_a sin_n be_v the_o disobedience_n of_o adam_n impute_v unto_o we_o that_o he_o do_v approve_v for_o adam_n alone_o do_v indâ—…ed_o commit_v that_o sin_n by_o actual_a will_n itaque_fw-la but_o to_o we_o it_o be_v communicate_v by_o generation_n eo_fw-la modo_fw-la quo_fw-la communicari_fw-la potest_fw-la id_fw-la quod_fw-la transiit_fw-la nimirum_fw-la per_fw-la imputationem_fw-la after_o that_o manner_n whereby_o that_o may_v be_v communicate_v which_o be_v transcient_a and_o go_v to_o wit_n by_o imputation_n omnibus_fw-la enim_fw-la imputatur_fw-la etc._n etc._n for_o it_o be_v impute_v to_o all_o who_o be_v bear_v of_o adam_n because_o we_o all_o be_v then_o in_o the_o loin_n of_o adam_n when_o he_o sin_v in_o he_o and_o by_o he_o we_o sin_v yea_o and_o far_o he_o right_o dispute_v potest_fw-la that_o if_o adam_n sin_n be_v not_o we_o by_o imputation_n neither_o the_o guilt_n of_o it_o nor_o the_o corruption_n follow_v upon_o it_o have_v belong_v to_o we_o this_o assertion_n of_o bellarmine_n confirm_v our_o assumption_n and_o contradict_v his_o own_o allege_v that_o we_o be_v make_v sinner_n through_o the_o disobedience_n of_o adam_n by_o injustice_n inherent_a and_o not_o impute_v which_o also_o he_o contradict_v in_o other_o place_n for_o he_o grant_v 10._o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n so_o to_o be_v impute_v to_o all_o his_o posterity_n as_o if_o they_o all_o have_v commit_v that_o sin_n and_o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n cit_v bernard_n epiphaâ—…iae_fw-la we_o be_v adam_n fault_n because_o though_o in_o another_o yet_o we_o sin_v and_o to_o we_o it_o be_v impute_v by_o the_o just_a though_o secret_a judgement_n of_o god_n and_o again_o 51._o take_v upon_o he_o to_o prove_v that_o the_o propagation_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v defend_v without_o maintain_v the_o propagation_n or_o traduction_n of_o the_o soul_n he_o say_v that_o nothing_o else_o be_v require_v to_o the_o traduction_n of_o sin_n but_o that_o a_o man_n be_v descend_v from_o adam_n by_o true_a and_o ordinary_a generation_n for_o generation_n veer_fw-mi not_o be_v of_o a_o part_n but_o of_o the_o person_n or_o whole_a man_n for_o homo_fw-la generate_fw-la hominem_fw-la therefore_o the_o person_n descend_v from_o adam_n though_o his_o soul_n be_v from_o god_n be_v in_o the_o loin_n of_o adam_n and_o be_v in_o he_o original_o as_o in_o the_o root_n in_o he_o and_o with_o he_o he_o sin_v the_o actual_a sin_n of_o adam_n be_v communicate_v unto_o he_o by_o imputatioâ—…_n for_o as_o augustine_n say_v definita_fw-la est_fw-la seutentia_fw-la etc._n etc._n it_o be_v a_o resolve_a case_n by_o the_o apostle_n that_o in_o adam_n we_o all_o sin_v §_o iii_o but_o what_o shall_v we_o say_v to_o the_o inherent_a corruption_n which_o adam_n adam_n by_o his_o transgression_n contract_v by_o this_o assertion_n it_o seem_v not_o to_o be_v traduct_v otherwise_o than_o as_o the_o fruit_n and_o consequent_a of_o the_o actual_a disobedience_n which_o be_v the_o opinion_n of_o pighius_fw-la and_o catharinus_n for_o as_o adam_n by_o his_o first_o transgression_n which_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o mankind_n contract_v not_o only_o the_o guilt_n of_o death_n but_o also_o the_o corruption_n of_o his_o nature_n be_v both_o a_o privation_n of_o original_a righteousness_n and_o also_o a_o evil_a disposition_n and_o proneness_n to_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v that_o macula_fw-la peccati_fw-la remain_v in_o the_o sinner_n after_o the_o act_n be_v go_v so_o we_o have_v sin_v in_o adam_n be_v not_o only_o make_v guilty_a of_o death_n and_o void_a of_o original_a righteousness_n but_o also_o be_v defile_v with_o that_o habitual_a disposition_n and_o proneness_n to_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n so_o that_o according_a to_o this_o assertion_n it_o may_v be_v defend_v that_o nothing_o in_o our_o generation_n be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o with_o the_o humane_a nature_n but_o the_o disobedience_n of_o adam_n which_o be_v communicate_v by_o imputation_n as_o for_o the_o guilt_n of_o death_n and_o the_o inherent_a coruption_n they_o be_v not_o derive_v from_o adam_n but_o contract_v by_o our_o sin_v in_o he_o and_o hereunto_o we_o may_v apply_v bellarmine_n distinction_n 17._o of_o sin_n so_o proper_o call_v that_o it_o be_v either_o a_o voluntary_a transgression_n or_o that_o blemish_n which_o remain_v in_o the_o soul_n cause_v and_o contract_v by_o the_o transgression_n be_v of_o the_o same_o nature_n with_o it_o diffeâ—…ing_v no_o otherwise_o from_o it_o than_o as_o heat_v from_o the_o act_n of_o heat_n for_o in_o the_o former_a sense_n original_a sin_n be_v the_o voluntary_a trangression_n of_o adam_n impute_v unto_o we_o and_o be_v one_o and_o the_o same_o in_o all_o man_n in_o adam_n actual_a and_o personal_a in_o we_o original_n for_o only_o he_o by_o actual_a will_n commit_v it_o but_o to_o we_o it_o be_v communicate_v after_o that_o manner_n by_o which_o that_o which_o be_v past_a and_o go_v may_v be_v communicate_v to_o wit_n by_o imputation_n in_o the_o latter_a sense_n it_o be_v the_o corruption_n inherent_a contract_v and_o cause_v as_o in_o adam_n by_o his_o personal_a sin_n so_o in_o we_o by_o our_o sin_v original_o in_o he_o which_o though_o it_o be_v alike_o and_o equal_a in_o all_o yet_o it_o be_v every_o man_n own_o §_o iu._n but_o suppose_v original_a sin_n according_a to_o the_o receive_a communicate_v opinion_n to_o be_v whole_o communicate_v unto_o we_o from_o adam_n in_o our_o generation_n yet_o we_o must_v distinguish_v betwixt_o adam_n first_o transgression_n or_o actual_a disobedience_n which_o we_o call_v his_o â—…all_n and_o the_o corruption_n or_o depravation_n of_o his_o nature_n which_o thereupon_o follow_v for_o though_o we_o be_v partaker_n of_o both_o yet_o not_o after_o the_o same_o manner_n of_o the_o transgression_n we_o can_v be_v no_o otherwise_o partaker_n than_o by_o imputation_n for_o adam_n transgression_n be_v a_o action_n and_o action_n continue_v or_o have_v a_o be_v no_o long_o than_o they_o be_v in_o do_v can_v be_v traduct_v or_o transmit_v from_o adam_n to_o his_o posterity_n but_o the_o corruption_n be_v habitual_a be_v derivable_a by_o propagation_n now_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 5._o speak_v of_o adam_n actual_a disobedience_n once_o commit_v by_o he_o by_o which_o he_o say_v we_o be_v make_v sinner_n that_o sin_n of_o his_o be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o by_o imputation_n and_o not_o of_o the_o corruption_n thereupon_o follow_v so_o by_o the_o like_a reason_n we_o be_v make_v just_a by_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n which_o he_o perform_v for_o we_o in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o flesh_n which_o can_v
no_o otherwise_o be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o than_o by_o imputation_n object_n yea_o but_o we_o be_v true_o make_v sinner_n by_o the_o disobedience_n of_o adam_n and_o true_o make_v righteous_a by_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ._n answ._n as_o we_o be_v true_o make_v sinner_n by_o imputation_n of_o adam_n disobedience_n so_o we_o be_v as_o true_o make_v righteous_a by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n obedience_n iust._n yea_o but_o we_o be_v make_v sinner_n by_o injustice_n inherent_a through_o adam_n disobedience_n and_o therefore_o we_o be_v make_v just_a by_o inherent_a justice_n through_o â—…he_a obedience_n of_o christ._n answ._n we_o be_v not_o make_v sinner_n in_o respect_n of_o inherent_a justice_n by_o adam_n disobedience_n formal_o as_o quartum_fw-la bellarmine_n say_v inobedientia_fw-la adami_n nos_fw-la consâ—…ituit_fw-la peccatores_fw-la non_fw-la formaliter_fw-la sed_fw-la 〈◊〉_d for_o that_o only_o be_v impute_v but_o by_o the_o corruption_n which_o follow_v and_o be_v cause_v by_o that_o transgression_n commit_v by_o adam_n and_o impute_v to_o we_o in_o like_a manner_n we_o be_v not_o make_v just_a in_o respect_n of_o inherent_a justice_n by_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n whether_o active_a or_o passive_a formal_o for_o that_o be_v only_o impute_v but_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n merit_v by_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n perform_v by_o he_o and_o impute_v to_o we_o §_o v._o thus_o then_o stand_v the_o comparison_n betwixt_o the_o first_o and_o the_o adam_n second_o adam_n as_o by_o the_o actual_a disobedience_n or_o transgression_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n all_z his_o off_z spring_n be_v make_v guilty_a of_o sin_n and_o subject_a to_o death_n his_o disobedience_n be_v not_o inherent_a in_o they_o but_o impute_v to_o they_o as_o if_o it_o be_v their_o own_o because_o they_o be_v in_o he_o original_o so_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n all_o his_o 13._o off_o spring_n be_v or_o shall_v be_v justify_v from_o sin_n and_o accept_v to_o life_n his_o obedience_n not_o be_v inherent_a in_o they_o but_o impute_v to_o they_o as_o if_o it_o be_v their_o own_o because_o by_o faith_n they_o be_v in_o he_o and_o this_o be_v our_o justification_n by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o further_o as_o adam_n fall_n deserve_v as_o a_o just_a punishment_n the_o deface_a of_o god_n image_n by_o inherent_a corruption_n in_o all_o his_o posterity_n to_o who_o the_o same_o corruption_n be_v by_o natural_a generation_n transfuse_v so_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n merit_v as_o a_o just_a reward_n the_o restore_n of_o god_n image_n in_o we_o by_o inherent_a righteousness_n in_o all_o the_o faithful_a into_o who_o the_o say_a righteousness_n be_v in_o their_o spiritual_a regeneration_n infuse_v and_o this_o be_v our_o sanctification_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n of_o which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v not_o until_o the_o next_o chapter_n where_o he_o show_v that_o our_o justification_n be_v always_o accompany_v with_o sanctification_n in_o a_o word_n from_o either_o of_o the_o two_o adam_n we_o receive_v two_o thing_n which_o be_v contrary_a each_o to_o other_o from_o the_o first_o adam_n his_o disobedience_n be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o by_o imputation_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v sinner_n that_o be_v guilty_a of_o sin_n and_o damnation_n which_o guilt_n be_v opposite_a to_o justification_n and_o second_o the_o corruption_n which_o he_o contract_v be_v transfuse_v unto_o we_o by_o carnal_a generation_n which_o corruption_n be_v contrary_a to_o sanctification_n from_o the_o second_o adam_n his_o obedience_n be_v communicate_v to_o we_o by_o imputation_n whereby_o we_o be_v constitute_v just_a that_o be_v absolve_v from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o damnation_n and_o accept_v in_o christ_n as_o righteous_a and_o as_o heir_n of_o eternal_a life_n which_o be_v the_o benefit_n of_o justification_n and_o second_o the_o grace_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o he_o receive_v without_o measure_n be_v in_o some_o measure_n as_o it_o be_v by_o influence_n infuse_v into_o we_o by_o our_o spiritual_a regeneration_n he_o §_o vi_o whereas_o therefore_o he_o will_v prove_v out_o of_o this_o place_n that_o justification_n be_v the_o obtain_n of_o righteousness_n inherent_a i_o answer_v first_o that_o to_o be_v constitute_v sinner_n by_o adam_n disobedience_n be_v to_o be_v make_v guilty_a of_o sin_n and_o subject_n to_o death_n and_o damnation_n and_o so_o contrariwise_o to_o be_v constitute_v just_a or_o justify_v by_o christ_n obedience_n be_v to_o be_v acquit_v from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o damnation_n and_o to_o be_v accept_v unto_o life_n second_o that_o we_o be_v constitute_v sinner_n by_o adam_n personal_a sin_n which_o be_v not_o inherent_a in_o we_o but_o once_o and_o that_o long_o since_o commit_v by_o he_o so_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o christ_n personal_a obedience_n which_o be_v not_o inherent_a in_o we_o but_o long_o since_o perform_v by_o he_o three_o that_o as_o we_o be_v true_o make_v sinner_n by_o imputation_n of_o adam_n transgression_n which_o be_v not_o inherent_a in_o we_o so_o we_o be_v true_o make_v just_a by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n obedience_n which_o be_v not_o inherent_a in_o we_o four_a that_o the_o disobedience_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n be_v impute_v to_o all_o his_o child_n because_o they_o be_v in_o he_o original_o as_o the_o root_n so_o in_o he_o they_o sin_v and_o therefore_o when_o he_o do_v fall_v they_o fall_v so_o the_o second_o adam_n obedience_n be_v impute_v to_o all_o the_o son_n of_o god_n because_o by_o faith_n they_o be_v in_o he_o as_o his_o member_n the_o head_n and_o the_o member_n make_v but_o one_o body_n this_o place_n therefore_o allege_v by_o bellarmine_n make_v whole_o against_o he_o neither_o do_v that_o which_o he_o add_v concern_v persect_n absolute_a and_o abundant_a righteousness_n communicate_v unto_o we_o by_o christ_n agree_v to_o that_o righteousness_n which_o be_v in_o herent_fw-la in_o we_o unperfect_a and_o but_o begin_v as_o be_v the_o first_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n but_o to_o the_o absolute_a and_o most_o perfect_a righteousness_n of_o christ_n communicate_v unto_o we_o by_o imputation_n on_o this_o place_n i_o have_v insist_v the_o long_a because_o though_o bellarmine_n allege_v it_o as_o a_o prime_a place_n to_o prove_v his_o purpose_n be_v notwithstanding_o a_o most_o pregnant_a testimony_n to_o prove_v justification_n by_o impuâ—…ation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n as_o hereafter_o shall_v further_o appear_v 24._o §_o vii_o his_o second_o testimony_n be_v rom._n 3._o 24_o which_o i_o have_v also_o heretofore_o full_o prove_v to_o make_v whole_o against_o he_o lib._n 3._o cap._n 3._o &_o 4._o his_o three_o allegation_n be_v out_o of_o â—…_n cor._n 6._o 11._o to_o which_o also_o have_v i_o answer_v 11._o before_o i_o where_o acknowledge_v the_o benefit_n of_o baptism_n to_o be_v here_o describe_v according_a to_o that_o which_o here_o he_o allege_v out_o of_o chrysâ—…st_n ambrose_n theophylact_fw-mi and_o other_o which_o be_v note_v first_o general_o in_o the_o word_n wash_v and_o then_o particular_o in_o the_o word_n sanctify_v and_o justify_v the_o former_a signify_v the_o cleanse_n of_o the_o soul_n from_o the_o pollution_n of_o sin_n the_o latter_a from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n the_o former_a wrought_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o god_n the_o latter_a by_o faith_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o these_o two_o distinct_a benefit_n the_o scripture_n ascribe_v to_o baptism_n viz._n remission_n of_o sin_n and_o regeneration_n as_o i_o show_v before_o and_o therefore_o these_o benefit_n which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n have_v accurate_o distinguish_v ought_v not_o to_o be_v either_o ignorant_o or_o sophistical_o confound_v and_o whereas_o he_o say_v that_o these_o benefit_n as_o here_o it_o be_v note_v be_v wrought_v by_o the_o invocation_n of_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n and_o by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o spirit_n neither_o of_o which_o be_v needful_a to_o justification_n by_o declaration_n or_o imputation_n he_o say_v he_o know_v not_o what_o for_o to_o justification_n as_o we_o conceive_v of_o it_o to_o be_v grant_v and_o seal_v in_o baptism_n both_o these_o be_v as_o needful_a as_o to_o sanctification_n for_o to_o the_o obtain_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n to_o be_v seal_v unto_o we_o in_o baptism_n invocation_n of_o the_o name_n of_o god_n be_v require_v act._n 22._o 16._o and_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n which_o by_o baptism_n seal_v unto_o we_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n §_o viii_o his_o four_o testimony_n be_v tit._n 3._o 1._o 6_o 7._o whence_o he_o argue_v 7._o to_o this_o effect_n regeâ—…ration_n â—…r_v renâ—…vation_n be_v formal_o wrought_v by_o some_o inherent_a gift_n justisication_n according_a to_o the_o apostle_n in_o this_o place_n be_v regeneration_n â—…r_a renovation_n thâ—…refore_o justification_n be_v formal_o wrought_v
the_o latter_a branch_n as_o we_o have_v bear_v the_o image_n of_o the_o earthy_a so_o we_o shall_v bear_v the_o image_n of_o the_o heavenly_a be_v necessary_o to_o be_v understand_v or_o of_o holiness_n as_o oecumenius_n understand_v that_o place_n that_o as_o he_o be_v holy_a so_o we_o shall_v be_v holy_a also_o neither_o be_v it_o to_o be_v doubt_v but_o that_o the_o image_n of_o god_n according_a to_o which_o we_o be_v renew_v consist_v in_o true_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n but_o that_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o sanctification_n whereby_o we_o resemble_v the_o image_n of_o christ_n in_o true_a righteousness_n &_o holiness_n but_o the_o righteousness_n of_o justification_n be_v christ_n righteousness_n itself_o not_o the_o image_n of_o it_o itself_o §_o xiii_o as_o touch_v the_o proposition_n itself_o we_o must_v distinguish_v betwixt_o the_o thing_n and_o the_o manner_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o thing_n it_o be_v true_a that_o christ_n be_v righteous_a and_o so_o be_v all_o his_o member_n but_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o manner_n it_o be_v not_o true_a neither_o general_o nor_o adaequatè_fw-la or_o reciprocal_o as_o bellarmine_n understand_v it_o who_o from_o thence_o argue_v negative_o as_o well_o as_o affirmative_o for_o thing_n that_o be_v like_o be_v not_o like_a alâ—…ogether_o and_o in_o all_o respect_n as_o may_v appear_v by_o other_o resemblance_n in_o respect_n whereof_o we_o be_v say_v to_o bear_v the_o image_n of_o christ._n as_o first_o in_o respect_n of_o filiation_n christ_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o so_o be_v we_o true_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o thing_n but_o not_o true_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o manner_n for_o he_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n by_o nature_n and_o by_o eternal_a generation_n but_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n in_o he_o by_o grace_n of_o regeneration_n and_o adoption_n second_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o crosse._n christ_n do_v bear_v the_o cross_n and_o so_o do_v we_o true_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o thing_n but_o not_o true_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o manner_n for_o christ_n suffering_n be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o price_n of_o ransom_n which_o he_o as_o our_o redeemer_n lay_v down_o for_o we_o but_o we_o do_v not_o suffer_v as_o redeemer_n neither_o be_v our_o suffering_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o price_n of_o ransom_n but_o either_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 32._o chastisement_n for_o sin_n or_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d trial_n for_o our_o good_a 16._o or_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d our_o suffering_n 29._o for_o christ_n or_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v such_o chastisement_n or_o correction_n as_o the_o lord_n lay_v upon_o his_o child_n have_v scandalous_o offend_v to_o vindicate_v 14._o his_o own_o honour_n three_o in_o respect_n of_o glory_n christ_n be_v glorify_v and_o so_o shall_v we_o who_o bear_v his_o image_n true_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o thing_n but_o not_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o manner_n for_o he_o as_o the_o head_n we_o as_o the_o member_n according_a to_o our_o proportion_n four_o in_o respect_n of_o holiness_n or_o sanctification_n christ_n be_v holy_a and_o so_o be_v we_o true_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o thing_n for_o whosoever_o be_v in_o christ_n he_o be_v a_o new_a 17._o creature_n renew_v according_a to_o his_o image_n in_o true_a holiness_n but_o not_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o manner_n christ_n be_v holy_a from_o his_o conception_n and_o original_o so_o be_v not_o we_o christ_n in_o himself_o be_v perfect_o just_a and_o holy_a without_o blemish_n of_o sin_n so_o be_v not_o we_o justification_n §_o fourteen_o but_o as_o touch_v the_o righteousness_n of_o justification_n we_o be_v not_o say_v to_o bear_v christ_n image_n neither_o can_v christ_n be_v say_v true_o and_o proper_o to_o be_v justify_v as_o we_o be_v for_o justification_n proper_o be_v of_o a_o sinner_n and_o it_o consist_v partly_o in_o remission_n of_o sin_n but_o if_o in_o respect_n thereof_o we_o do_v bear_v christ_n image_n then_o in_o imitation_n of_o bellarmine_n we_o may_v conclude_v as_o christ_n be_v not_o just_a nor_o make_v just_a so_o neither_o be_v we_o but_o christ_n be_v not_o just_a nor_o make_v just_a by_o the_o benefit_n of_o justification_n in_o like_a manner_n neithetare_v we_o just_a or_o make_v just_a by_o the_o benefit_n of_o justification_n which_o be_v evident_o false_a but_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o justification_n we_o may_v rather_o use_v that_o similitude_n of_o the_o apostle_n 2_o cor._n 5._o 21._o as_o christ_n be_v make_v sin_n or_o a_o sinner_n for_o we_o so_o we_o be_v make_v righteous_a with_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o christ_n be_v make_v a_o sinner_n for_o we_o not_o by_o inherencie_n god_n forbid_v but_o by_o imputation_n of_o our_o sin_n therefore_o we_o be_v make_v righteous_a in_o our_o justification_n not_o by_o inherencie_n but_o by_o imputation_n of_o his_o righteousness_n §_o xv._n second_o he_o reason_v thus_o if_o we_o be_v not_o just_a by_o iuberent_fw-la reason_n righteousness_n but_o by_o imputation_n only_o or_o as_o he_o speak_v like_o a_o cavil_v sophister_n putatiuè_fw-la and_o not_o indeed_o be_v indeed_o unjust_a then_o do_v we_o bear_v the_o image_n of_o the_o devil_n rather_o than_o of_o christ._n for_o more_o right_o have_v we_o our_o denomination_n from_o that_o which_o we_o be_v than_o from_o that_o which_o we_o be_v only_o suppâ—…sed_v to_o be_v i_o answer_v first_o that_o whosoever_o be_v just_a by_o imputation_n be_v be_v not_o putatiuè_v only_o just_a but_o true_o and_o indeed_o for_o though_o he_o be_v a_o sinner_n in_o himself_o as_o all_o but_o papist_n be_v yet_o he_o be_v righteous_a or_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o 2_o cor._n 4._o 21._o second_o that_o the_o faithful_a be_v just_a not_o only_o by_o righteousness_n impute_v which_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o justification_n but_o also_o in_o respect_n of_o justice_n inherent_a which_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o sanctification_n in_o regard_n whereof_o all_o the_o faithful_a be_v call_v saint_n as_o rom._n 1._o 7_o 10._o etc._n etc._n three_o although_o the_o faithful_a be_v sinner_n in_o themselves_o yet_o be_v regenerate_v and_o sanctify_v in_o part_n they_o have_v their_o denomination_n from_o their_o better_a part_n and_o be_v call_v just_a though_o not_o pure_o and_o perfect_o just_a as_o i_o have_v show_v before_o §_o xvi_o his_o three_o reason_n of_o the_o earthy_a adam_n who_o be_v a_o sinner_n we_o reason_n have_v bear_v the_o true_a image_n because_o sin_n be_v not_o in_o we_o putatiuè_fw-fr but_o true_o and_o indeed_o so_o the_o true_a image_n of_o christ_n we_o shall_v bear_v if_o justice_n be_v inherent_a in_o we_o not_o putatiuè_v but_o true_o and_o indeed_o answer_n as_o we_o receive_v two_o thing_n from_o the_o first_o adam_n viz._n the_o guilt_n of_o his_o sin_n communicate_v as_o bellarmine_n himself_o confess_v by_o imputation_n by_o which_o we_o be_v true_o make_v sinner_n and_o true_o obnoxious_a to_o death_n and_o damnation_n which_o be_v opposite_a to_o justification_n and_o by_o it_o be_v take_v away_o and_o second_o the_o corruption_n of_o his_o nature_n which_o he_o draw_v upon_o himself_o be_v propagate_v by_o carnal_a generation_n which_o be_v opposite_a to_o sanctification_n and_o by_o it_o in_o some_o measure_n and_o by_o degree_n be_v take_v away_o so_o from_o the_o second_o adam_n we_o receive_v also_o two_o thing_n the_o merit_n of_o christ_n suffering_n and_o obedience_n communicate_v by_o imputation_n by_o which_o we_o be_v true_o make_v just_a and_o heir_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n derive_v unto_o we_o by_o spiritual_a regeneration_n by_o which_o we_o bear_v the_o image_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n as_o true_o though_o not_o so_o full_o in_o this_o life_n as_o by_o carnal_a generation_n we_o do_v bear_v the_o image_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n but_o this_o withal_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v that_o as_o we_o do_v bear_v the_o image_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o corruption_n derive_v unto_o we_o by_o generation_n and_o not_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o participation_n of_o his_o transgression_n for_o in_o he_o we_o sin_v and_o be_v guilty_a of_o the_o same_o transgression_n with_o he_o it_o be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o by_o imputation_n so_o we_o do_v bear_v the_o image_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n in_o respect_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n derive_v unto_o we_o from_o he_o in_o our_o regeneration_n by_o which_o we_o be_v renew_v according_a to_o his_o image_n in_o true_a righteousness_n and_o holiness_n and_o not_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o justification_n wherein_o the_o same_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n which_o he_o perform_v in_o the_o day_n of_o
his_o flesh_n be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o by_o imputation_n and_o accept_v of_o god_n in_o our_o behalf_n as_o if_o we_o have_v perform_v the_o same_o in_o our_o own_o person_n to_o conclude_v therefore_o it_o be_v not_o the_o image_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o obedience_n by_o which_o we_o be_v justify_v but_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o christ_n itself_o §_o xvii_o his_o seven_o allegation_n of_o rom._n 6._o 4._o 6._o be_v scarce_o worth_a 6._o the_o answer_n wherein_o he_o prove_v which_o no_o man_n deny_v that_o the_o godly_a do_v true_o and_o not_o putatiuè_a dye_n unto_o sin_n and_o rise_v unto_o righteousness_n even_o as_o christ_n who_o death_n and_o resurrection_n be_v represent_v in_o baptism_n do_v true_o die_v and_o rise_v again_o for_o this_o die_n unto_o sin_n and_o rise_v unto_o righteousness_n be_v the_o two_o part_n of_o our_o sanctification_n which_o never_o any_o deny_v to_o be_v inherent_a but_o that_o justification_n and_o sanctification_n be_v not_o to_o be_v confound_v i_o have_v before_o 2._o prove_v at_o large_a if_o he_o will_v have_v say_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o purpose_n he_o shall_v have_v say_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o purpose_n he_o shall_v have_v prove_v that_o our_o justification_n consist_v in_o our_o mortification_n and_o vivification_n and_o then_o may_v he_o well_o have_v conclude_v that_o we_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o imputation_n but_o by_o inherent_a righteousness_n but_o i_o can_v sufficient_o wonder_v at_o the_o blind_a malice_n of_o these_o man_n who_o either_o will_v persuade_v themselves_o or_o will_v go_v about_o to_o persuade_v other_o that_o we_o hold_v the_o righteousness_n of_o sanctification_n and_o the_o part_n thereof_o which_o we_o acknowledge_v to_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n not_o to_o be_v inherent_a but_o imputative_a as_o for_o these_o word_n vers_fw-la 7._o he_o that_o be_v dead_a be_v justify_v from_o sin_n the_o meaning_n be_v as_o i_o have_v show_v before_o â—…_n that_o he_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n as_o our_o translation_n read_v and_o as_o chrysostome_n and_o oecumenius_n expound_v it_o the_o special_a sense_n of_o free_v from_o guilt_n oppose_v to_o condemnation_n which_o be_v the_o proper_a sense_n of_o the_o word_n act._n 13._o 38_o 39_o extend_v to_o the_o general_a signification_n of_o freedom_n he_o that_o be_v dead_a be_v free_v from_o commit_v of_o sin_n according_a to_o that_o place_n of_o peter_n 1_o epist._n 4._o 1._o which_o bellarmine_n paralel_v with_o this_o he_o that_o have_v suffer_v in_o the_o flesh_n have_v cease_v from_o sin_n §_o xviii_o in_o his_o eight_o allegation_n he_o patch_v divers_a place_n of_o scripture_n together_o as_o it_o be_v invita_fw-la minerva_n out_o of_o which_o nothing_o allegation_n can_v be_v conclude_v but_o that_o the_o papist_n have_v not_o one_o find_v argument_n to_o prove_v their_o justification_n by_o inherent_a righteousness_n the_o place_n which_o he_o patch_v together_o be_v these_o rom._n 8._o 15._o that_o we_o now_o by_o christ_n have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n quoad_fw-la animam_fw-la say_v he_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o which_o as_o it_o be_v there_o say_v viz._n vers_fw-la 10._o live_v by_o reason_n of_o justification_n although_o the_o body_n be_v dead_a that_o be_v be_v mortal_a as_o yet_o by_o reason_n of_o sin_n but_o say_v he_o â—…_n little_o after_o viz._n vers_fw-la 23._o he_o add_v that_o we_o have_v the_o first_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n do_v groan_n within_o ourselves_o expect_v the_o adoption_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n even_o the_o redemption_n of_o our_o body_n for_o as_o the_o same_o apostle_n say_v phil._n 3._o 20._o 21._o we_o expect_v our_o saviour_n who_o shall_v reform_v the_o body_n of_o our_o humility_n configure_v to_o the_o body_n of_o his_o glory_n but_o the_o adoption_n of_o son_n which_o we_o expect_v in_o the_o redemption_n of_o the_o body_n shall_v be_v most_o true_a and_o inherent_a in_o the_o body_n itself_o that_o be_v to_o say_v immortality_n and_o impossibility_n not_o putative_a but_o true_a therefore_o the_o adoption_n which_o now_o we_o have_v in_o the_o spirit_n by_o justification_n must_v also_o be_v true_a not_o putative_a otherwise_o as_o we_o expect_v the_o redemption_n of_o the_o body_n so_o also_o we_o shall_v expect_v the_o redemption_n of_o the_o soul_n answ._n see_v what_o poor_a shift_n so_o learned_a a_o man_n be_v put_v unto_o according_a to_o the_o ancient_a profession_n of_o sophistres_n note_v by_o plato_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o make_v good_a a_o bad_a cause_n this_o be_v bellarmine_n whole_a dispute_n word_n for_o word_n where_o with_o much_o travel_n he_o have_v bring_v forth_o this_o conclusion_n that_o our_o adoption_n which_o now_o we_o have_v by_o justification_n be_v true_a and_o not_o in_o conceit_n only_o which_o we_o free_o confess_v for_o whoever_o deny_v that_o our_o adoption_n be_v as_o true_a as_o our_o justification_n but_o do_v it_o from_o hence_o follow_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o inherent_a righteousness_n a_o good_a syllogism_n conclude_v that_o assertion_n from_o those_o premise_n have_v be_v worth_a his_o labour_n the_o most_o that_o can_v be_v say_v in_o this_o matter_n as_o i_o suppose_v be_v this_o that_o when_o our_o gracious_a god_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n do_v regenerate_v we_o he_o do_v beget_v in_o we_o the_o grace_n of_o faith_n as_o soon_o as_o faith_n be_v wrought_v in_o we_o we_o be_v engraft_v into_o christ_n to_o we_o be_v in_o christ_n the_o lord_n communicate_v the_o merit_n of_o his_o son_n by_o imputation_n of_o who_o righteousness_n unto_o we_o he_o remit_v our_o sin_n do_v not_o only_o accept_v of_o we_o as_o righteous_a in_o christ_n but_o also_o in_o he_o he_o adopt_v we_o to_o be_v his_o son_n and_o heir_n of_o eternal_a life_n §_o xix_o let_v this_o proposition_n then_o tanquam_fw-la commune_v principium_fw-la justification_n be_v agree_v upon_o between_o we_o such_o as_o be_v our_o adoption_n such_o be_v our_o justification_n and_o let_v we_o see_v what_o either_o of_o we_o can_v infer_v thereupon_o bellarmine_n assume_v thus_o but_o our_o adoption_n be_v not_o imputative_a for_o that_o i_o suppose_v be_v his_o meaning_n by_o that_o odious_a word_n putative_a as_o though_o if_o it_o be_v imputative_a it_o be_v but_o putative_a which_o be_v most_o false_a for_o he_o that_o either_o be_v a_o sinner_n by_o imputation_n of_o adam_n transgression_n be_v as_o true_o a_o sinner_n as_o by_o transfusion_n of_o the_o corruption_n yea_o if_o he_o have_v not_o be_v true_o a_o sinner_n by_o imputation_n of_o adam_n guilt_n he_o shall_v never_o have_v be_v punish_v either_o with_o the_o transfusion_n of_o the_o coâ—…ruption_n or_o with_o death_n unto_o which_o by_o the_o guilt_n he_o be_v bind_v over_o or_o he_o that_o be_v righteous_a by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n be_v as_o true_o righteous_a before_o god_n yea_o more_o true_o than_o by_o infusion_n of_o inherent_a righteousness_n for_o that_o be_v perfect_a this_o be_v stain_v with_o the_o flesh_n and_o therefore_o be_v but_o a_o sinful_a righteousness_n which_o can_v stand_v in_o judgement_n before_o god_n judge_v according_a to_o the_o sentence_n of_o his_o law_n but_o bellarmine_n assumption_n as_o i_o be_v say_v be_v this_o our_o adoption_n be_v not_o imputative_a but_o by_o grace_n inherent_a therefore_o our_o justification_n be_v not_o imputative_a but_o by_o righteousness_n inherent_a the_o assumption_n which_o be_v utter_o false_a he_o endevore_v to_o prove_v because_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 8._o 15._o say_v that_o now_o by_o christ_n we_o haâ—…e_v receive_v the_o adoption_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n quoad_fw-la animam_fw-la say_v bellarmine_n that_o he_o may_v patch_v with_o it_o vers_n 10._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o soul_n which_o as_o it_o be_v there_o say_v live_v prâ—…pter_fw-la justificationem_fw-la although_o the_o body_n be_v dead_a that_o be_v to_o say_v mortal_a by_o reason_n of_o sin_n these_o place_n belâ—…mine_v allege_v before_o to_o prove_v that_o the_o grace_n by_o which_o we_o be_v justify_v be_v inherent_a and_o namely_o charity_n because_o charity_n be_v that_o by_o which_o we_o cry_v in_o our_o heart_n abba_n father_n second_o because_o it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o spirit_n live_v by_o reason_n of_o justification_n though_o the_o body_n be_v dead_a by_o reason_n of_o sin_n to_o both_o which_o i_o have_v 6._o before_o answer_v §_o xx._n but_o here_o bellarmine_n make_v a_o twofold_a adoption_n the_o one_o adoption_n of_o the_o soul_n patch_v out_o of_o rom._n 8._o 10._o 15._o the_o other_o of_o the_o body_n piece_v out_o of_o rom._n 8._o 23._o and_o phil._n 3._o 20_o 21._o when_o as_o indeed_o adoption_n be_v not_o of_o either_o part_n but_o of_o
we_o say_v it_o do_v the_o exclusive_a particle_n use_v by_o some_o of_o our_o divine_n do_v exclude_v infusion_n not_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n as_o calvin_n bellarmine_n confess_v for_o we_o do_v hold_v though_o all_o perhaps_o have_v not_o so_o plain_o express_v their_o meaning_n and_o some_o few_o have_v deliver_v their_o private_a opinion_n that_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v but_o a_o part_n of_o justification_n and_o that_o by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n we_o be_v both_o absolve_v from_o our_o sin_n and_o also_o accept_v as_o righteous_a in_o christ_n and_o as_o heir_n of_o eternal_a life_n but_o bellarmine_n howsoever_o he_o will_v seem_v to_o acknowledge_v the_o concurrence_n of_o remission_n of_o sin_n unto_o justification_n yet_o indeed_o exclude_v it_o for_o by_o remission_n of_o sin_n concur_v to_o justification_n he_o do_v not_o understand_v the_o not_o impute_v or_o forgive_n of_o sin_n but_o the_o extinction_n and_o abolition_n thereof_o wrought_v by_o the_o infusion_n of_o habitual_a righteousness_n which_o expel_v its_o contrary_n as_o heat_n do_v cold_a and_o light_a darkness_n and_o howsoever_o there_o be_v duo_fw-la termini_fw-la two_o term_n in_o this_o motion_n or_o mutation_n iustitiam_fw-la as_o he_o conceive_v of_o justification_n as_o be_v a_o passage_n b_o or_o change_n from_o sin_n to_o righteousness_n yet_o there_o be_v not_o two_o cause_n nor_o yet_o two_o distinct_a action_n but_o the_o only_a cause_n be_v justice_n infuse_v and_o the_o action_n be_v but_o one_o and_o the_o same_o the_o infusion_n of_o righteousness_n expelling_a sin_n even_o as_o in_o creation_n which_o be_v transitâ—…s_fw-la à _fw-la non_fw-la esse_fw-la ad_fw-la esse_fw-la in_o illumination_n which_o be_v transitâ—…s_fw-la à _fw-la tenebris_fw-la ad_fw-la lâ—…cem_fw-la in_o calefaction_n which_o be_v a_o passage_n from_o cold_a to_o heat_n but_o if_o this_o be_v all_o that_o be_v require_v in_o the_o popish_a justification_n as_o 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it_o can_v entitle_v they_o to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n wherefore_o if_o they_o will_v be_v save_v they_o must_v of_o necessity_n flee_v to_o the_o righteousness_n or_o satisfaction_n of_o christ_n who_o have_v full_o satisfy_v the_o law_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o penalty_n by_o his_o suffering_n and_o also_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o commandment_n by_o his_o obedience_n which_o obedience_n and_o suffering_n be_v transient_a and_o go_v so_o long_o since_o can_v no_o otherwise_o be_v communicate_v unto_o they_o but_o by_o imputation_n now_o if_o they_o can_v be_v content_a to_o acknowledge_v the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n satisfaction_n which_o sometime_o verâ—…_n they_o do_v and_o must_v do_v if_o they_o will_v be_v save_v for_o there_o be_v no_o other_o mean_n either_o to_o escape_v hell_n or_o to_o come_v to_o heaven_n then_o let_v they_o according_a to_o the_o scripture_n acknowledge_v this_o imputation_n of_o christ_n satisfaction_n by_o which_o they_o be_v to_o be_v acquit_v and_o free_v from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o damnation_n and_o also_o accept_v as_o righteous_a in_o christ_n and_o heir_n of_o eternal_a life_n to_o be_v their_o justification_n as_o for_o the_o mortification_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o renovation_n of_o we_o according_a to_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o true_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n both_o which_o be_v but_o in_o part_n and_o by_o degree_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o regeneration_n let_v they_o be_v acknowledge_v to_o be_v the_o two_o part_n of_o our_o sanctification_n §_o ii_o but_o bellarmine_n will_v needs_o have_v our_o renovation_n to_o be_v the_o righteousness_n renovation_n of_o justification_n and_o this_o he_o indevour_v to_o prove_v by_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n by_o the_o authority_n of_o saint_n augustine_n and_o by_o reason_n the_o text_n of_o scripture_n which_o he_o cit_v be_v six_o the_o first_o rom._n 25._o 4._o 25._o who_o be_v deliver_v up_o for_o our_o sinâ—…es_n and_o rise_v for_o our_o justification_n from_o whence_o bellarmine_n argue_v thus_o to_o what_o the_o apostle_n give_v the_o name_n of_o justification_n in_o that_o justification_n consist_v rather_o than_o in_o that_o unto_o which_o he_o do_v not_o give_v the_o name_n but_o to_o renovation_n in_o this_o place_n the_o apostle_n do_v give_v the_o name_n of_o justification_n and_o not_o to_o remission_n of_o sin_n therefore_o justification_n consist_v rather_o in_o renovation_n than_o in_o remission_n of_o sin_n before_o i_o answer_v i_o think_v good_a to_o advertise_v the_o reader_n again_o that_o bellarmine_n here_o by_o remission_n of_o sin_n do_v not_o understand_v the_o not_o impute_v of_o sin_n or_o as_o we_o in_o plain_a english_a call_v it_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n but_o the_o utter_a deletion_n the_o extinction_n the_o total_a mortification_n of_o sin_n and_o that_o he_o do_v four_o time_n at_o the_o least_o signify_v in_o this_o one_o passage_n now_o i_o answer_v by_o deny_v his_o assumption_n because_o the_o apostle_n in_o this_o place_n do_v give_v the_o name_n of_o justification_n neither_o to_o remission_n nor_o yet_o to_o renovation_n which_o be_v not_o mention_v so_o much_o as_o once_o in_o all_o the_o chapter_n indeed_o in_o some_o other_o place_n the_o apostle_n and_o his_o disciple_n saint_n luke_n do_v give_v the_o name_n to_o remission_n of_o sin_n that_o be_v to_z the_o not_o impute_v of_o sin_n or_o to_o the_o absolve_a and_o acquit_v from_o sin_n rom._n 4._o 6_o 7_o 8._o 〈◊〉_d 13._o 38_o 39_o but_o never_o to_o renovation_n §_o iii_o his_o assumption_n bellarmine_n prove_v because_o it_o can_v be_v doubtâ—…d_v assumption_n but_o that_o the_o apostle_n meaning_n be_v that_o christ_n his_o death_n be_v a_o sampler_n or_o pattern_n of_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n that_o be_v say_v he_o of_o remission_n or_o deletion_n of_o sin_n and_o that_o his_o resurrection_n be_v a_o sampler_n surrexisset_fw-la or_o pattern_n of_o our_o renovation_n and_o inward_a regeneration_n by_o which_o we_o walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o be_v this_o the_o meaning_n of_o the_o apostle_n then_o be_v like_a we_o be_v justify_v by_o imitation_n and_o not_o by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o by_o imitation_n of_o his_o resurrection_n and_o then_o also_o by_o the_o same_o reason_n we_o be_v make_v sinner_n by_o imitation_n and_o not_o imputation_n of_o adam_n transgression_n but_o indeed_o in_o this_o place_n the_o apostle_n do_v not_o propound_v by_o way_n of_o exhortation_n the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n as_o a_o example_n to_o be_v follow_v in_o die_v to_o sin_n and_o rise_v to_o righteousness_n represent_v in_o baptism_n as_o he_o do_v in_o the_o six_o to_o the_o roman_n where_o he_o exhort_v to_o sanctification_n as_o a_o inseparable_a consequent_a and_o companion_n of_o justification_n but_o by_o way_n of_o doctrine_n he_o speak_v of_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n as_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o justification_n of_o which_o he_o have_v speak_v in_o the_o whole_a chapter_n and_o even_o in_o the_o verse_n next_o go_v before_o that_o righteousness_n shall_v be_v impute_v to_o we_o as_o well_o as_o to_o abraham_n if_o we_o believe_v in_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o jesus_n our_o lord_n from_o the_o dead_a who_o be_v give_v by_o his_o father_n and_o by_o himself_o to_o we_o and_o for_o we_o that_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o his_o life_n until_o death_n but_o especial_o at_o his_o death_n he_o may_v satisfy_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a that_o we_o may_v be_v justify_v and_o save_v by_o his_o life_n which_o he_o live_v after_o his_o death_n christ_n by_o his_o death_n and_o obedience_n do_v satisfy_v for_o our_o sin_n pay_v a_o full_a ransom_n for_o they_o and_o so_o do_v justify_v we_o meritorious_o and_o in_o that_o sense_n we_o be_v say_v to_o be_v justify_v by_o his_o blood_n 19_o and_o by_o his_o obedience_n both_o as_o the_o
surety_n he_o voluntary_o undertake_v our_o debt_n so_o by_o and_o for_o his_o satisfaction_n which_o he_o perform_v for_o we_o and_o which_o the_o lord_n accept_v in_o our_o behalf_n as_o if_o we_o have_v perform_v the_o same_o in_o our_o own_o person_n we_o be_v justify_v and_o yet_o though_o our_o sin_n be_v impute_v to_o he_o he_o be_v repute_v and_o as_o it_o be_v make_v a_o sinner_n and_o though_o his_o righteousness_n be_v impute_v to_o we_o we_o be_v make_v righteous_a in_o he_o yet_o this_o hinder_v not_o but_o that_o he_o in_o himself_o be_v just_a and_o we_o in_o ourselves_o sinner_n yea_o this_o argue_v we_o that_o he_o in_o himself_o be_v just_a and_o we_o in_o ourselves_o sinner_n §_o vii_o now_o that_o christ_n be_v make_v a_o sinner_n for_o we_o that_o be_v be_v condemn_v and_o crucify_v as_o if_o he_o have_v be_v a_o sinner_n the_o greek_a expositor_n with_o one_o consent_n do_v teach_v chrysostome_n 〈◊〉_d he_o that_o know_v no_o sin_n say_v the_o apostle_n he_o who_o be_v righteousness_n itself_o he_o make_v sin_n that_o be_v he_o suffer_v he_o to_o be_v condemn_v as_o a_o sinner_n and_o to_o die_v as_o one_o accurse_a and_o again_o more_o plain_o for_o 〈◊〉_d he_o that_o be_v righteous_a say_v the_o apostle_n he_o make_v a_o sinner_n that_o those_o which_o be_v sinner_n he_o may_v make_v righteous_a but_o say_v he_o the_o apostle_n say_v more_o he_o he_o make_v sin_n and_o we_o he_o make_v righteous_a the_o like_a have_v 〈◊〉_d decumenius_n his_o son_n be_v righteousness_n and_o holiness_n he_o make_v sin_n that_o be_v he_o suffer_v he_o to_o be_v crucify_v as_o a_o sinner_n and_o as_o a_o guilty_a person_n and_o again_o he_o make_v sin_n that_o be_v to_o be_v condemn_v 〈◊〉_d as_o a_o sinner_n and_o elsewhere_o 〈◊〉_d very_o plain_o for_o now_o the_o father_n send_v he_o make_v he_o sin_n for_o christ_n be_v very_o much_o a_o sinner_n as_o have_v 〈◊〉_d upon_o he_o the_o sin_n â—…f_n the_o whole_a world_n and_o â—…ade_v they_o his_o own_o for_o that_o christ_n be_v a_o sinner_n here_o say_v he_o he_o that_o know_v no_o sin_n â—…e_v make_v sin_n for_o we_o that_o be_v in_o very_a deed_n sin_n and_o also_o theophylact_v his_o son_n who_o know_v not_o sin_n that_o be_v who_o himself_o be_v righteousness_n he_o make_v to_o die_v for_o we_o as_o if_o he_o have_v be_v a_o sinner_n and_o malefactor_n for_o 23._o curse_a say_v he_o be_v he_o who_o hang_v on_o a_o tree_n and_o he_o be_v 28._o number_v among_o the_o transgressor_n theodoret_n likewise_o be_v free_a from_o sin_n he_o do_v undergo_v the_o death_n of_o sinner_n that_o he_o may_v take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o man_n and_o be_v call_v that_o which_o we_o be_v that_o be_v a_o sinner_n he_o make_v we_o that_o which_o he_o be_v that_o be_v righteous_a to_o the_o like_a purpose_n faceret_fw-la augustine_n interpret_n those_o word_n of_o psalm_n 22._o vers_fw-la 1._o according_a to_o the_o translation_n of_o the_o septuagint_n and_o the_o vulgar_a latin_a verba_fw-la delictorum_fw-la meorum_fw-la the_o word_n of_o my_o sin_n of_o what_o sin_n say_v he_o of_o who_o it_o be_v say_v that_o he_o do_v no_o sin_n neither_o be_v any_o guile_n find_v in_o his_o mouth_n how_o then_o do_v he_o say_v of_o my_o sin_n but_o that_o he_o pray_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o our_o sin_n he_o have_v make_v his_o own_o sin_n that_o his_o righteousness_n he_o may_v make_v our_o righteousness_n portavit_fw-la hierome_n upon_o the_o same_o word_n verbâ—…_n delictorum_fw-la meorâ—…_n quia_fw-la nostra_fw-la peccâ—…ta_fw-la sua_fw-la reputat_fw-la he_o say_v the_o word_n of_o my_o sin_n because_o our_o sin_n he_o repute_v to_o be_v his_o own_o and_o again_o on_o those_o word_n psalm_n 38._o 7._o because_o my_o iniquity_n for_o â—…s_a he_o be_v make_v subject_a to_o the_o curse_n that_o he_o may_v deliver_v we_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n so_o he_o profess_v himself_o a_o sinner_n who_o bear_v our_o sin_n and_o on_o these_o word_n cogitabâ—…_n pro_fw-la peccaâ—…_n meo_fw-la christ_n sin_n be_v the_o sin_n of_o mankind_n peccata_fw-la christi_fw-la humani_fw-la delicta_fw-la sunt_fw-la generis_fw-la viii_o three_o bishop_n and_o other_o papist_n common_o by_o sin_n in_o this_o place_n understand_v a_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n according_a to_o the_o interpretation_n of_o some_o of_o the_o ancient_a acknowledge_v by_o oecumeniâ—…s_n in_o which_o sense_n not_o only_o the_o word_n ascham_n be_v often_o use_v as_o leviâ—…_n 5._o 6._o 16._o 18_o 19_o 7._o 1_o 2._o numb_a 5._o 7._o but_o also_o chattath_n exod._n 30._o 10._o levit._fw-la 7._o 7._o 37._o levit._fw-la 4._o 3._o 8._o 14._o 20._o 24._o 9_o 7._o ezek._n 44._o 27._o 45._o 19_o 23._o hos._n 4._o 8._o they_o cavil_n eat_v the_o sin_n of_o my_o people_n answer_n this_o exposition_n make_v whole_o for_o we_o for_o if_o god_n do_v make_v christ_n a_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n he_o impute_v our_o sin_n unto_o he_o or_o as_o the_o prophet_n isaiah_n speak_v he_o lay_v lat_fw-la on_o he_o the_o iniquity_n of_o we_o all_o esai_n 53._o 6._o neither_o can_v it_o be_v conceive_v how_o he_o shall_v be_v make_v a_o sacrifice_n for_o our_o sin_n unless_o our_o sin_n be_v impute_v unto_o he_o in_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n all_o which_o be_v type_n of_o christ_n his_o sacrifice_n the_o manner_n be_v that_o the_o party_n who_o offer_v the_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n shall_v 15._o lay_v his_o hand_n upon_o the_o head_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n the_o meaning_n of_o which_o ceremony_n be_v full_o explain_v lev._n 16._o 21_o 22._o where_o aaron_n be_v require_v in_o the_o name_n of_o all_o the_o congregation_n to_o lay_v his_o hand_n upon_o the_o head_n of_o the_o scape-goat_n which_o the_o hebrew_n call_v azazel_n the_o greek_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o latin_n emissarium_fw-la and_o confess_v over_o he_o all_o the_o iniquity_n of_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n and_o all_o their_o transgression_n in_o all_o their_o sin_n put_v they_o upon_o the_o head_n of_o the_o goat_n and_o the_o goat_n shall_v bear_v upon_o he_o all_o their_o iniquity_n so_o it_o be_v say_v of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n 12._o that_o when_o his_o soul_n shall_v be_v make_v a_o offering_n for_o sin_n the_o lord_n will_v lay_v upon_o he_o the_o iniquity_n of_o we_o all_o and_o that_o he_o shall_v 24._o bear_v our_o sin_n and_o as_o our_o sin_n be_v impute_v to_o he_o so_o his_o suffering_n be_v impute_v to_o we_o and_o accept_v for_o we_o and_o in_o our_o behalf_n as_o a_o full_a satisfaction_n and_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n ephes._n 5._o 2._o 1_o joh._n 2._o 2._o which_o be_v also_o say_v 35._o of_o those_o sacrifice_n which_o be_v but_o type_n and_o figure_n of_o his_o sacrifice_n levit._n 1._o 4._o and_o whereas_o bellarmine_n say_v that_o we_o can_v by_o christ_n satisfaction_n impute_v to_o we_o be_v account_v just_a that_o be_v say_v he_o clean_a and_o without_o spot_n if_o the_o spot_n and_o defilement_n of_o sin_n be_v true_o inherent_a in_o we_o i_o answer_v if_o none_o be_v justify_v in_o who_o remain_v any_o spot_n of_o sin_n than_o no_o mortal_a man_n be_v justify_v but_o as_o christ_n be_v repute_v a_o sinner_n and_o be_v punish_v as_o a_o sinner_n because_o our_o sin_n that_o be_v our_o debt_n which_o he_o as_o our_o surety_n undertake_v be_v impute_v to_o he_o though_o in_o he_o be_v no_o spot_n of_o sin_n even_o so_o we_o be_v by_o christ_n satisfaction_n impute_v to_o we_o repute_v and_o reward_v as_o just_a and_o that_o by_o such_o a_o justice_n in_o which_o as_o chrysostome_n say_v there_o be_v no_o spot_n or_o blemish_n and_o be_v therefore_o call_v god_n righteousness_n though_o in_o we_o do_v remain_v some_o spot_n and_o blemish_n of_o sin_n for_o here_o it_o be_v say_v not_o that_o we_o be_v make_v righteous_a but_o righteousness_n yea_o god_n righteousness_n and_o that_o not_o in_o ourselves_o but_o in_o he_o for_o that_o be_v god_n righteousness_n when_o we_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o work_n that_o be_v by_o righteousness_n inherent_a see_v it_o be_v necessary_a that_o no_o spot_n be_v find_v as_o etc._n chrysostome_n say_v the_o like_a have_v oecumenius_n and_o theophylact._n he_o do_v not_o say_v that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v righteous_a say_v oecumenius_n but_o righteousness_n itself_o which_o be_v more_o and_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n now_o god_n righteousness_n be_v to_o be_v justify_v not_o by_o work_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o by_o indulgence_n in_o he_o and_o by_o he_o §_o ix_o bellarmine_n have_v reject_v our_o exposition_n which_o be_v indeed_o first_o the_o exposition_n of_o the_o father_n as_o have_v be_v show_v he_o say_v it_o may_v be_v expound_v three_o way_n first_o that_o by_o the_o
righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o this_o place_n we_o understand_v the_o divine_a justice_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n which_o we_o willing_o embrace_v as_o a_o confession_n of_o that_o truth_n which_o we_o profess_v for_o by_o these_o word_n he_o must_v understand_v either_o the_o essential_a and_o uncreated_a justice_n of_o the_o deity_n in_o christ_n or_o the_o righteousness_n of_o our_o mediator_n the_o 5._o man_n christ_n which_o notwithstanding_o be_v call_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n because_o it_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o that_o person_n who_o be_v god_n which_o righteousness_n say_v he_o we_o be_v say_v to_o be_v not_o in_o ourselves_o but_o in_o he_o because_o he_o be_v our_o head_n or_o as_o sedulius_n before_o expound_v those_o word_n in_o he_o quasi_fw-la membra_fw-la in_o capite_fw-la as_o member_n in_o the_o head_n not_o that_o either_o we_o be_v formal_o just_a say_v bellarmine_n by_o christ_n righteousness_n or_o christ_n formal_o a_o siâ—…ner_n by_o our_o iniquity_n but_o because_o we_o be_v his_o member_n for_o there_o be_v such_o a_o communion_n between_o the_o head_n and_o the_o member_n that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o head_n be_v impute_v to_o the_o member_n and_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o member_n to_o the_o heâ—…d_n as_o appear_v also_o by_o the_o place_n allege_v by_o bellarmine_n isaiah_n 53._o 6._o posuit_fw-la in_o eâ—…_n iniquitatem_fw-la omnium_fw-la nostâ—…ûm_fw-la 6._o he_o lay_v upon_o he_o that_o be_v he_o impute_v unto_o he_o the_o iniquity_n of_o we_o all_o and_o psal._n â—…1_n christ_n himself_o say_v far_o from_o my_o health_n be_v the_o word_n 1._o delictorum_fw-la meorum_fw-la of_o my_o offence_n here_o therefore_o the_o reader_n be_v to_o observe_v a_o double_a confession_n which_o the_o evidence_n of_o truth_n have_v wring_v from_o bellarmine_n for_o as_o in_o the_o next_o precedent_n section_n he_o confess_v the_o satisfaction_n of_o christ_n to_o be_v impute_v to_o we_o so_o here_o he_o acknowledge_v that_o we_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n as_o be_v the_o member_n of_o that_o body_n whereof_o he_o be_v the_o head_n and_o consequent_o partaker_n of_o that_o righteousness_n which_o be_v in_o he_o which_o therefore_o he_o call_v divine_a or_o god_n righteousness_n because_o the_o person_n who_o righteousness_n it_o be_v be_v god_n exposition_n §_o x._o his_o second_o exposition_n be_v that_o by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n be_v understand_v righteousness_n inherent_a in_o we_o which_o be_v call_v god_n because_o it_o be_v give_v we_o of_o god_n but_o this_o exposition_n can_v stand_v because_o the_o righteousness_n of_o godof_n which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v be_v neither_o we_o but_o god_n nor_o in_o we_o in_o christ_n as_o the_o father_n have_v testify_v but_o inherent_a righteousness_n but_o though_o bestow_v of_o god_n as_o all_o other_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v from_o god_n be_v we_o and_o not_o inherent_a in_o 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dream_v for_o the_o contrary_n be_v rather_o to_o be_v gather_v from_o the_o word_n of_o chrysostom_n for_o it_o be_v god_n righteousness_n say_v he_o when_o we_o be_v justify_v not_o of_o work_n that_o be_v not_o by_o righteousness_n inherent_a and_o why_o so_o because_o in_o that_o righteousness_n by_o which_o we_o be_v justify_v there_o may_v no_o spot_n be_v find_v note_v as_o i_o understand_v he_o that_o in_o our_o work_n and_o in_o our_o inherent_a righteousness_n spot_n be_v to_o be_v fowd_v whereas_o that_o justice_n in_o respect_n whereof_o we_o be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n be_v without_o spot_n â—…position_n §_o xi_o his_o three_o exposition_n that_o by_o righteousness_n of_o god_n be_v mean_v inherent_a righteousness_n which_o be_v so_o call_v because_o it_o be_v the_o image_n of_o god_n righteousness_n for_o as_o christ_n by_o a_o trope_n be_v call_v sin_n because_o he_o take_v the_o similitude_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n that_o he_o may_v becometa_n sacrifice_v for_o sin_n so_o we_o by_o a_o trope_n be_v call_v god_n righteousness_n because_o our_o righteousness_n inherent_a be_v like_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n and_o hereupon_o he_o infer_v that_o as_o christ_n true_o and_o not_o imputative_o take_v the_o likeness_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n and_o true_o and_o not_o imputative_o be_v make_v a_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n so_o we_o not_o imputative_o but_o true_o be_v make_v righteous_a in_o our_o justification_n by_o righteousness_n inherent_a answer_v in_o this_o discourse_n nothing_o be_v sound_a nothing_o almost_o worth_a the_o answer_n for_o first_o in_o the_o scripture_n there_o be_v a_o antithesis_fw-la 9_o betwixt_o our_o righteousness_n and_o god_n righteousness_n in_o the_o question_n of_o justification_n but_o our_o righteousness_n be_v that_o which_o be_v inherent_a god_n righteousness_n be_v that_o which_o be_v out_o of_o we_o in_o christ._n second_o by_o inherent_a righteousness_n we_o be_v righteous_a in_o ourselves_o but_o by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n we_o be_v righteous_a not_o in_o ourselves_o but_o in_o christ._n three_o if_o by_o a_o trope_n we_o be_v say_v to_o be_v righteousness_n as_o christ_n by_o a_o trope_n be_v say_v to_o be_v sin_n undoubted_o it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o the_o same_o trope_n which_o be_v a_o metonymy_n the_o abstract_n be_v put_v for_o the_o concrete_a neither_o be_v there_o the_o like_a trope_n of_o christ_n be_v call_v sin_n and_o of_o we_o be_v call_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o if_o by_o sin_n in_o this_o place_n be_v mean_v a_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n four_o neither_o be_v it_o true_a either_o that_o christ_n in_o this_o place_n be_v call_v sin_n because_o he_o take_v upon_o he_o the_o similitude_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n as_o though_o the_o apostle_n compare_v our_o justification_n whereby_o we_o become_v righteous_a to_o christ_n incarnation_n wherein_o he_o take_v upon_o he_o our_o nature_n and_o not_o to_o his_o condemnation_n wherein_o he_o take_v upon_o he_o our_o sin_n or_o that_o we_o be_v call_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n because_o we_o have_v some_o likeness_n of_o his_o justice_n neither_o will_v it_o follow_v from_o hence_o that_o we_o in_o our_o sâ—…lves_n be_v just_a unless_o it_o shall_v follow_v also_o which_o be_v blasphemous_a to_o aver_v that_o christ_n in_o himself_o be_v a_o sinner_n for_o so_o be_v we_o make_v righteous_a as_o hâ—…e_n be_v make_v sin_n five_o neither_o be_v that_o true_a that_o christ_n be_v not_o make_v a_o sacrifice_n by_o imputation_n for_o when_o he_o be_v make_v a_o sacrifice_n for_o we_o our_o sin_n be_v lay_v upon_o he_o and_o impute_v to_o he_o as_o have_v be_v say_v that_o his_o righteousness_n in_o like_a manner_n may_v be_v impute_v to_o we_o cap._n ii_o contain_v eight_o other_o proof_n that_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o impuâ—…ation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n §_o i._o my_o six_o proof_n shall_v be_v out_o of_o rom._n 5._o 19_o as_o by_o 19_o the_o first_o adam_n disobedience_n which_o we_o call_v his_o fall_n we_o be_v make_v sinner_n that_o be_v guilty_a of_o sin_n and_o obnoxious_a to_o death_n and_o damnation_n so_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n we_o be_v make_v just_a or_o justify_v that_o be_v acquit_v from_o our_o sin_n and_o condemnation_n and_o accept_v in_o christ_n as_o righteous_a unto_o life_n but_o we_o be_v make_v sinner_n by_o imputation_n of_o adam_n disobedience_n therefore_o by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n obedience_n we_o be_v justify_v the_o proposition_n be_v the_o apostle_n the_o assumption_n be_v in_o divers_a place_n confess_v by_o 18._o bellarmine_n as_o i_o have_v show_v 〈◊〉_d heretofore_o though_o sometime_o to_o serve_v his_o present_a turn_n he_o do_v deny_v it_o but_o it_o be_v easy_o prove_v for_o if_o both_o the_o guilt_n of_o adam_n sin_n be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o and_o also_o
prove_v our_o gloss_n to_o be_v repugnant_a to_o the_o apostle_n unless_o he_o imagine_v that_o we_o hold_v the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n to_o a_o believer_n to_o be_v not_o real_a but_o imaginary_a and_o then_o by_o the_o same_o reason_n let_v he_o say_v that_o the_o imputation_n of_o our_o sin_n to_o christ_n for_o which_o he_o real_o suffer_v and_o the_o imputation_n of_o adam_n transgression_n to_o his_o posterity_n for_o which_o they_o be_v real_o punish_v be_v but_o imaginary_a howbeit_o there_o be_v a_o difference_n in_o the_o manner_n of_o impute_v a_o reward_n to_o he_o that_o work_v and_o of_o righteousness_n to_o he_o that_o believe_v for_o that_o be_v ex_fw-la debito_fw-la this_o ex_fw-la gratia_fw-la §_o iv._o our_o nine_o argument_n he_o that_o be_v justify_v not_o by_o his_o own_o righteousness_n but_o by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o another_o be_v justify_v by_o righteousness_n impute_v but_o all_o the_o faithful_a be_v justify_v not_o by_o their_o own_o righteousness_n phil._n 3._o 8_o 9_o rom._n 10._o 3._o but_o by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o another_o this_o be_v full_o prove_v and_o maintain_v in_o the_o whole_a three_o controversy_n for_o that_o which_o be_v but_o one_o man_n righteousness_n can_v be_v every_o faithful_a man_n own_o by_o inherencie_n but_o only_o by_o imputation_n the_o righteousness_n by_o which_o we_o be_v justify_v be_v but_o the_o righteousness_n of_o one_o rom._n 5._o 18_o 19_o §_o v._o our_o ten_o argument_n there_o be_v the_o same_o matter_n whereby_o infant_n be_v justify_v and_o other_o but_o infant_n be_v not_o justify_v by_o righteousness_n inherent_a for_o neither_o have_v they_o habitual_a righteousness_n which_o consist_v in_o the_o habit_n of_o faith_n hope_n and_o charity_n of_o which_o they_o be_v not_o capable_a while_o they_o want_v the_o use_n of_o reason_n nor_o actual_a as_o all_o confess_v but_o by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n and_o that_o impute_a and_o therefore_o berâ—…d_a 58._o say_v they_o want_v no_o merit_n because_o they_o have_v the_o merit_n of_o christ._n §_o vi_o our_o eleven_o argument_n as_o abraham_n be_v justify_v so_o be_v we_o rom._n 4._o 23_o 24._o abraham_n be_v justify_v by_o imputation_n rom._n 4._o 3._o 22._o and_o not_o by_o inherent_a righteousness_n though_o he_o do_v excel_v therein_o therefore_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o imputation_n and_o not_o by_o inherent_a righteousness_n §_o vii_o our_o twelve_o argument_n to_o those_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n righteousness_n in_o their_o justification_n be_v impute_v without_o work_n that_o be_v without_o respect_n of_o righteousness_n inherâ—…nt_n rom._n 4._o 5_o 6._o all_o the_o faithful_a be_v justify_v by_o faith_n esai_n 53._o 11._o rom._n 3._o 28._o gal._n 2._o 16._o therefore_o to_o all_o the_o faithful_a in_o their_o justification_n righteousness_n be_v impute_v without_o respect_n of_o inherent_a righteousness_n §_o viii_o our_o thirteen_o argument_n who_o sin_n be_v remit_v by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n satisfaction_n unto_o they_o they_o be_v justify_v by_o imputation_n for_o to_o be_v absolve_v from_o sin_n be_v to_o be_v justify_v act._n 13._o 38_o 39_o where_o to_o have_v remission_n of_o sin_n be_v to_o be_v justify_v from_o sin_n so_o rom._n 4._o 6_o 7_o 8._o where_o the_o apostle_n show_v that_o who_o iniquity_n be_v forgive_v whoâ—…e_v sin_n be_v cover_v to_o who_o the_o lord_n impute_v not_o sin_n to_o they_o he_o impute_v righteousness_n without_o work_n where_o the_o apostle_n say_v potest_fw-la bellarmine_n ex_fw-la non_fw-la imputatione_n peccatorum_fw-la colligit_fw-la imputationem_fw-la justitiae_fw-la from_o the_o not_o impute_v of_o sin_n he_o gather_v the_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n they_o he_o justify_v they_o he_o make_v bless_v so_o luk._n 18._o 13_o 14._o when_o our_o saviour_n will_v signify_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v heaâ—…d_v the_o prayer_n of_o the_o publican_n who_o have_v pray_v for_o the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n he_o say_v he_o go_v home_o justify_v but_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v remit_v by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n satisfaction_n to_o they_o this_o the_o papist_n themselves_o can_v deny_v or_o if_o they_o do_v the_o whole_a doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n will_v confute_v they_o which_o teach_v that_o christ_n die_v for_o our_o sin_n that_o he_o have_v redeem_v we_o from_o all_o our_o iniquity_n that_o he_o give_v himself_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o full_a price_n of_o ransom_n for_o we_o 1_o tim._n 2._o 6._o that_o he_o give_v himself_o for_o we_o a_o offering_n and_o sacrifice_n to_o god_n for_o a_o sweet_a smell_a savour_n ephes._n 5._o 2._o that_o in_o he_o god_n be_v well_o please_v and_o reconcile_v unto_o we_o forgive_a our_o sin_n 2_o cor._n 5._o 19_o that_o he_o be_v the_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n 1_o john_n 2._o 2._o that_o he_o bear_v our_o iniquity_n esai_n 53._o 12._o that_o in_o his_o ownâ—…_n body_n he_o bear_v our_o sin_n upon_o the_o tree_n 1_o pet._n 2._o 24._o that_o by_o he_o we_o have_v redemption_n 7._o that_o be_v remission_n of_o sin_n that_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o his_o blood_n rom._n 5._o 9_o and_o by_o his_o obedience_n verse_n 19_o that_o god_n be_v just_a 26._o in_o justify_v a_o believe_a sinner_n and_o therefore_o forgive_v no_o sin_n for_o which_o his_o justice_n be_v not_o satisfy_v and_o his_o justice_n can_v be_v satisfy_v for_o our_o sin_n be_v a_o infinite_a offence_n as_o bellarmine_n himself_o confess_v but_o by_o a_o price_n or_o satisfaction_n of_o infinite_a value_n which_o can_v be_v no_o other_o but_o the_o perfect_a and_o al-sufficient_a satisfaction_n of_o christ_n which_o the_o lord_n accept_v in_o behalf_n of_o all_o those_o that_o believe_v in_o he_o which_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o to_o impute_v it_o to_o they_o for_o if_o god_n shall_v not_o accept_v of_o christ_n satisfaction_n in_o the_o behalf_n of_o those_o that_o believe_v then_o in_o vain_a have_v christ_n die_v or_o satisfy_v for_o we_o therefore_o the_o faithful_a be_v justify_v by_o imputation_n §_o ix_o hereunto_o the_o papist_n have_v nothing_o to_o oppose_v but_o their_o own_o erroneous_a assertion_n which_o be_v hereby_o confute_v that_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v a_o utter_a abolition_n extinction_n deletion_n of_o sin_n by_o infusion_n of_o righteousness_n but_o as_o in_o the_o law_n two_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v the_o precept_n itself_o and_o the_o sanction_n thereof_o denounce_v punishment_n to_o the_o transgressout_n so_o in_o sin_n there_o be_v two_o thing_n to_o be_v consider_v the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d itself_o which_o be_v the_o transgression_n of_o the_o precept_n and_o the_o guilt_n which_o bind_v over_o the_o sinner_n to_o punishment_n the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v twofold_a for_o it_o be_v partly_o transient_a which_o be_v the_o sinful_a act_n or_o transgression_n itself_o and_o partly_o immanent_a in_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o offendor_n which_o be_v that_o macula_fw-la or_o labes_fw-la the_o blemish_n spot_n or_o pollution_n which_o the_o act_n do_v leave_v behind_o it_o in_o respect_n whereof_o as_o bellarmine_n teach_v the_o transgressor_n after_o the_o act_n be_v go_v remain_v formal_o a_o sinner_n the_o guilt_n also_o be_v twofold_a for_o it_o be_v either_o reatus_fw-la culpae_fw-la the_o guilt_n of_o offence_n or_o of_o offend_a god_n and_o reatus_fw-la paenae_fw-la which_o be_v the_o bind_v over_o of_o the_o sinner_n unto_o punishment_n now_o god_n do_v take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o faithful_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o fault_n and_o also_o of_o the_o guilt_n of_o punishment_n but_o not_o after_o one_o manner_n he_o take_v away_o the_o guilt_n by_o remission_n of_o sin_n for_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o guilt_n our_o sin_n be_v debt_n which_o debt_n god_n do_v forgive_v when_o he_o remit_v the_o punishment_n and_o take_v away_o the_o guilt_n which_o do_v bind_v we_o over_o to_o punishment_n by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n suffering_n unto_o we_o who_o as_o our_o surety_n do_v pay_v our_o debt_n for_o we_o and_o because_o our_o saviour_n full_o satisfy_v our_o debt_n therefore_o our_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n of_o death_n be_v in_o our_o justification_n whole_o take_v away_o and_o in_o that_o respect_n there_o be_v a_o utter_a deletion_n of_o they_o as_o there_o use_v to_o be_v of_o debt_n â—…out_a of_o debt_n book_n when_o they_o be_v satisfy_v but_o when_o the_o lord_n do_v justify_v a_o man_n he_o do_v impute_v unto_o he_o not_o only_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n to_o free_v he_o a_o paena_fw-la &_o reatu_fw-la paenae_fw-la but_o also_o his_o obedience_n that_o he_o may_v be_v constitute_v righteous_a and_o so_o free_v also_o a_o culpâ—…_n &_o reatu_fw-la 〈◊〉_d for_o as_o touch_v the_o fault_n whether_o you_o mean_v the_o sinful_a act_n which_o be_v
justificati_fw-la jâ—…sti_fw-la non_fw-la in_o se_fw-la sed_fw-la in_o illo_fw-la all_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o christ_n be_v just_a not_o in_o themselves_o but_o in_o he_o and_o thereunto_o add_v the_o testimony_n before_o 5._o cite_v out_o of_o hierome_n 21._o augustine_n 41._o sâ—…dulius_n and_o 21._o anselmus_fw-la who_o all_o have_v teach_v that_o we_o when_o we_o be_v justify_v be_v make_v righteous_a not_o in_o ourselves_o but_o in_o christ._n again_o virtutum_fw-la augustine_n teach_v that_o our_o justice_n in_o this_o life_n do_v stand_v rather_o in_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n than_o in_o perfection_n of_o virtue_n that_o be_v as_o i_o understand_v he_o that_o our_o chief_a righteousness_n in_o this_o life_n be_v that_o of_o justification_n and_o not_o of_o sanctification_n for_o that_o be_v perfect_a and_o so_o be_v not_o this_o by_o that_o we_o be_v justify_v before_o god_n and_o entitle_v unto_o heaven_n so_o be_v we_o not_o by_o this_o here_o 13._o bellarmine_n will_v seem_v to_o acknowledge_v that_o remission_n of_o sin_n concur_v to_o justification_n but_o his_o constant_a and_o perpetual_a doctrine_n be_v that_o justification_n consist_v whole_o in_o the_o infusion_n of_o righteousness_n expelling_a sin_n in_o so_o much_o that_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o infusion_n of_o righteousness_n be_v not_o two_o action_n but_o one_o etc._n etc._n which_o assertion_n suppose_v how_o can_v augustine_n say_v that_o our_o righteoufnesse_n be_v such_o in_o this_o life_n that_o it_o consist_v rather_o in_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n than_o in_o the_o perfection_n of_o virtue_n see_v virtue_n infuse_v be_v the_o force_n of_o justification_n and_o expel_v sin_n and_o be_v all_o in_o all_o and_o if_o that_o assertion_n of_o the_o utter_a deletion_n of_o sin_n when_o it_o be_v remit_v be_v true_a most_o vain_a be_v that_o boast_n of_o 6._o ambrose_n who_o say_v gloriabor_fw-la non_fw-la quia_fw-la vacuus_fw-la peccati_fw-la sum_fw-la sed_fw-la quia_fw-la mihi_fw-la remissa_fw-la sunt_fw-la peccata_fw-la symboli_fw-la maximus_fw-la taurinensis_n when_o god_n do_v remit_v sin_n indulgentia_fw-la facit_fw-la innocentem_fw-la by_o his_o indulgence_n he_o make_v the_o party_n innocent_a 8._o among_o the_o latter_a writer_n i_o will_v give_v the_o first_o place_n to_o bernard_n who_o say_v death_n 11._o by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n be_v put_v to_o flight_n &_o christi_fw-la nobis_fw-la justitia_fw-la imputatur_fw-la and_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n be_v impute_v to_o we_o 2._o what_o can_v 190._o man_n do_v of_o himself_o to_o recover_v his_o righteousnâ—…sse_n once_o lose_v be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o bondman_n of_o the_o devil_n assignata_fw-la est_fw-la ei_fw-la proinde_fw-la aliena_fw-la justitia_fw-la qui_fw-la caruit_fw-la suâ_fw-la therefore_o â—…nother_n man_n righteousness_n be_v assign_v unto_o he_o who_o want_v his_o own_o 3._o ibid._n one_o die_v sor_n all_o ut_fw-la viz._n satisfactiounius_fw-la omnibus_fw-la imputetur_fw-la that_o the_o satisfaction_n of_o one_o may_v be_v impute_v to_o all_o 3._o if_o he_o shall_v say_v ibid._n thy_o father_n adam_n make_v thou_o guilty_a i_o will_v answer_v that_o my_o brother_n have_v redeem_v meâ—…_n why_o not_o righteousness_n from_o another_o see_v guilt_n be_v from_o another_o 5._o he_o will_v ibid._n not_o condemn_v the_o just_a who_o have_v mercy_n on_o a_o sinner_n i_o may_v call_v myself_o just_a sed_fw-la illius_fw-la justitiâ_fw-la but_o by_o his_o righteousness_n and_o what_o be_v that_o christ_n the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n unto_o righteousness_n to_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v final_o who_o of_o god_n the_o father_n be_v make_v righteousness_n unto_o we_o be_v not_o that_o therefore_o my_o righteousness_n which_o be_v make_v righteousness_n unto_o i_o 6._o lord_n etc._n i_o will_v mention_v thy_o righteousness_n only_o for_o that_o be_v i_o also_o for_o thou_o of_o god_n be_v make_v righteousness_n to_o i_o shall_v i_o fear_v that_o it_o be_v but_o one_o shall_v not_o suffice_v we_o both_o it_o be_v not_o a_o short_a cloak_n which_o be_v not_o able_a according_a to_o the_o prophet_n to_o cover_v two_o thy_o righteousness_n be_v a_o everlasting_a righteousness_n what_o be_v long_o than_o eternity_n thy_o eternal_a and_o large_a righteousness_n it_o will_v cover_v large_o both_v thou_o and_o i_o and_o in_o i_o true_o it_o cover_v a_o mulâ—…itude_n of_o sin_n but_o in_o thou_o lord_n what_o do_v it_o cover_v but_o the_o treasure_n of_o piety_n and_o riches_n of_o bounty_n which_o testimony_n do_v plain_o prove_v against_o bellarmine_n that_o bernard_n by_o christ_n righteousness_n which_o he_o say_v be_v make_v we_o do_v not_o mean_v that_o righteousnâ—…sse_n which_o be_v inheâ—…ent_v in_o we_o but_o that_o which_o be_v out_o of_o we_o in_o christ_n and_o the_o same_o be_v evident_o prove_v by_o those_o testimony_n before_o 5._o allege_v that_o we_o be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n not_o we_o but_o he_o not_o in_o ourselves_o but_o in_o he_o even_o as_o christ_n be_v make_v sin_n not_o he_o but_o we_o not_o in_o himself_o but_o in_o we_o 9_o cardinal_n contarenus_n 591._o in_o a_o treatise_n of_o justification_n which_o he_o write_v anno._n 1541._o testify_v that_o god_n with_o his_o spirit_n give_v christ_n unto_o we_o and_o do_v free_o of_o his_o mercy_n make_v all_o christ_n righteousness_n to_o be_v we_o and_o impute_v it_o to_o we_o who_o put_v on_o christ._n that_o by_o faith_n we_o do_v attain_v to_o a_o double_a righteousness_n the_o one_o inherent_a in_o we_o by_o which_o we_o begin_v to_o be_v just_a and_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n and_o have_v charity_n diffuse_v in_o our_o heart_n the_o other_o not_o inherent_a but_o give_v unto_o we_o with_o christ._n i_o mean_v say_v he_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o merit_n both_o which_o be_v in_o time_n give_v together_o now_o say_v he_o forasmuch_o as_o i_o have_v say_v that_o by_o faith_n we_o attain_v to_o a_o twofold_a righteousness_n the_o one_o inherent_a in_o we_o viz._n charity_n or_o that_o grace_n by_o which_o we_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n the_o other_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n give_v and_o impute_v to_o we_o because_o we_o be_v ingraft_v into_o christ_n and_o have_v put_v on_o christ_n it_o remain_v we_o shall_v inquire_v on_o whether_o of_o they_o we_o ought_v to_o rely_v and_o to_o think_v ourselves_o justify_v before_o god_n that_o be_v to_o behold_v or_o esteem_v holy_a and_o just_a i_o mean_v by_o such_o a_o righteousness_n which_o may_v beseem_v god_n child_n and_o satisfy_v the_o eye_n of_o god_n ego_fw-la prorsus_fw-la existimo_fw-la inherente_a i_o do_v utter_o think_v that_o it_o may_v be_v godly_o and_o christianly_o say_v that_o we_o ought_v to_o rely_v i_o say_v to_o rely_v as_o upon_o a_o sure_a thing_n which_o do_v assure_o sustain_v we_o on_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n give_v unto_o we_o and_o not_o on_o that_o holiness_n and_o grace_n which_o be_v inherent_a in_o we_o for_o this_o our_o righteousness_n be_v but_o begin_v and_o unperfect_a which_o can_v safeguard_n we_o but_o that_o in_o many_o thing_n we_o offend_v and_o daily_o do_v offend_v and_o have_v need_n to_o pray_v daily_o that_o our_o debt_n may_v be_v forgive_v we_o wherefore_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n etc._n we_o can_v for_o this_o justice_n be_v account_v just_a and_o good_a as_o it_o will_v become_v the_o son_n of_o god_n to_o be_v good_a and_o holy_a but_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v give_v unto_o we_o be_v truâ—…_n and_o perfect_a justice_n which_o be_v altogether_o please_v in_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n in_o which_o there_o be_v nothing_o which_o may_v offend_v god_n or_o which_o do_v not_o high_o please_v he_o upon_o this_o therefore_o be_v certain_a and_o sure_o we_o be_v to_o rely_v and_o for_o it_o alone_o to_o believe_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v that_o be_v to_o be_v hold_v and_o pronounce_v just_a this_o be_v that_o precious_a treasure_n of_o christian_n who_o so_o find_v sell_v all_o he_o have_v that_o he_o may_v buy_v it_o this_o be_v that_o precious_a pearl_n which_o who_o find_v leave_v all_o that_o he_o may_v have_v it_o the_o apostle_n paul_n say_v i_o esteem_v all_o other_o thing_n loss_n that_o i_o may_v gain_v christ_n not_o have_v my_o own_o righteousness_n but_o that_o which_o be_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n and_o a_o little_a after_o he_o say_v that_o the_o more_o holy_a any_o man_n be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o they_o understand_v themselves_o to_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n vouchsafe_v to_o they_o and_o therefore_o forsake_v themselves_o rest_n upon_o christ_n alone_o etc._n etc._n albertus_n v._n pighius_fw-la have_v show_v that_o all_o man_n be_v sinner_n and_o subject_a to_o the_o curse_n from_o thence_o infer_v
of_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n where_o in_o my_o opinion_n he_o may_v as_o well_o have_v allege_v that_o there_o be_v no_o need_n of_o a_o saviour_n for_o if_o there_o be_v need_n of_o a_o saviour_n it_o be_v to_o free_v we_o from_o the_o danger_n of_o damna_fw-la ion_n and_o to_o entitle_v we_o to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n both_o which_o benefit_n be_v employ_v in_o justification_n but_o how_o shall_v we_o who_o be_v sinner_n and_o consequent_o by_o sin_n obnoxious_a to_o damnation_n and_o exclude_v from_o heaven_n be_v either_o acquit_v from_o hell_n or_o make_v heir_n of_o heaven_n for_o neither_o by_o ourselves_o nor_o by_o any_o other_o mean_n in_o the_o world_n can_v we_o be_v free_v from_o hell_n or_o have_v right_a to_o heaven_n but_o only_o by_o the_o death_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n our_o only_a saviour_n which_o be_v so_o clear_a a_o truth_n that_o the_o papist_n themselves_o can_v deny_v it_o but_o how_o can_v we_o be_v free_v from_o hell_n by_o christ_n suffering_n or_o entitle_v to_o heaven_n by_o his_o obedience_n if_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o accept_v of_o his_o suffering_n and_o obedience_n in_o our_o â—…ehalfe_n as_o if_o we_o have_v suffer_v and_o do_v the_o same_o in_o our_o own_o person_n if_o god_n do_v not_o accept_v they_o in_o the_o behalf_n of_o the_o faithful_a for_o who_o sake_n he_o do_v obey_v and_o suffâ—…r_v then_o all_o that_o christ_n do_v and_o suffer_v for_o we_o be_v in_o vain_a and_o in_o vain_a do_v he_o take_v our_o nature_n and_o our_o sin_n upon_o he_o if_o the_o lord_n do_v accept_v in_o our_o behalf_n the_o fuffering_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n then_o do_v he_o impute_v they_o unto_o we_o for_o by_o imputation_n as_o i_o have_v say_v we_o mean_v nothing_o else_o neither_o can_v the_o suffering_n and_o obedience_n of_o christ_n be_v transient_a as_o i_o have_v also_o show_v before_o be_v otherwise_o communicate_v unto_o we_o but_o by_o imputation_n §_o v._n but_o come_v we_o to_o his_o second_o argument_n for_o if_o say_v he_o imputation_n sin_n be_v necessary_a it_o be_v chief_o for_o this_o cause_n because_o a_o man_n after_o remission_n of_o sin_n remain_v still_o a_o sinner_n his_o sin_n be_v cover_v and_o not_o abolish_v but_o when_o sin_n be_v remit_v they_o be_v not_o only_o cover_v but_o utter_o abolish_v but_o here_o bellarmine_n gross_o mistake_v our_o assertion_n as_o if_o we_o hold_v that_o sin_n be_v first_o forgive_v and_o then_o after_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n righteousness_n be_v impute_v but_o we_o hold_v that_o by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n or_o satisfaction_n we_o have_v remission_n of_o sin_n and_o not_o otherwise_o and_o therefore_o that_o to_o remission_n it_o â—…selfe_n imputation_n be_v absolute_o necessary_a for_o god_n forgive_v no_o sin_n nor_o remit_v the_o guilt_n of_o punishment_n for_o which_o his_o justice_n be_v not_o full_o satisfy_v but_o we_o be_v not_o able_a ourselves_o to_o satisfy_v for_o our_o sin_n but_o by_o eternal_a punishment_n therefore_o it_o be_v impossible_a salva_fw-la dei_fw-la justitia_fw-la that_o our_o sin_n shall_v be_v forgive_v reason_n unless_o christ_n satisfaction_n be_v impute_v unto_o we_o §_o vi_o and_o whereas_o still_o he_o harp_v on_o that_o string_n that_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o utter_a deletion_n or_o abolition_n of_o it_o to_o wit_n by_o infusion_n of_o righteousness_n and_o that_o therefore_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n be_v needless_a i_o answer_v first_o that_o in_o sin_n two_o thing_n be_v consider_v the_o 8._o guilt_n and_o the_o corruption_n that_o in_o remission_n of_o sin_n the_o guilt_n be_v full_o take_v away_o by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n but_o the_o corruption_n or_o pollution_n be_v not_o take_v away_o by_o remission_n but_o by_o mortification_n and_o that_o not_o full_o and_o at_o once_o but_o by_o degree_n and_o howsoever_o these_o two_o benefit_n do_v always_o concur_v remission_n of_o sin_n and_o mortification_n of_o sin_n for_o whosoever_o be_v free_v from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n be_v also_o free_v from_o the_o dominion_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o who_o the_o lord_n grant_v remission_n to_o they_o he_o grant_v repentance_n god_n forgive_a and_o man_n forego_v or_o forsake_v of_o sin_n go_v always_o together_o notwithstanding_o they_o be_v by_o no_o mean_n to_o be_v confound_v i_o confess_v that_o both_o of_o they_o be_v wrought_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o by_o his_o death_n but_o in_o a_o divers_a respect_n for_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v mean_v all_o that_o which_o issue_v out_o of_o his_o bless_a side_n which_o be_v both_o blood_n and_o water_n joh._n 19_o 34._o which_o saint_n johâ—…_n vers_fw-la 35._o note_v as_o a_o thing_n most_o remarkable_a and_o according_o in_o his_o first_o epistle_n chapter_n 5._o vers_fw-la 6._o urge_v it_o this_o be_v he_o that_o come_v by_o water_n and_o blood_n even_a christ_n jesus_n not_o by_o water_n only_o but_o by_o water_n and_o blood_n the_o blood_n of_o redemption_n to_o redeem_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o water_n of_o ablution_n to_o purge_v we_o from_o the_o pollution_n of_o sin_n the_o death_n also_o of_o christ_n may_v be_v consider_v either_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o merit_n thereof_o as_o it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o price_n or_o ransom_n apprehend_v by_o faith_n to_o redeem_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n or_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n as_o it_o be_v a_o medicine_n or_o plaster_n 5._o apply_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o cure_v we_o of_o the_o malady_n of_o sin_n both_o christ_n work_v by_o his_o blood_n and_o by_o his_o death_n but_o the_o former_a be_v do_v without_o we_o and_o in_o respect_n of_o sin_n past_a at_o once_o as_o when_o a_o debt_n be_v full_o satisfy_v the_o late_a be_v wrought_v in_o we_o as_o when_o a_o disease_n be_v cure_v by_o degree_n §_o vii_o second_o if_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v a_o utter_a deletion_n or_o â—…_n a_o total_a abolition_n of_o sin_n than_o no_o man_n sin_n be_v forgive_v in_o who_o any_o sin_n remain_v which_o be_v a_o most_o desperate_a doctrine_n as_o heretofore_o 13._o i_o have_v show_v for_o where_o be_v that_o mortal_a man_n in_o who_o no_o sin_n remain_v if_o the_o papist_n say_v they_o have_v no_o sin_n saint_n 10._o john_n will_v tell_v they_o that_o there_o be_v no_o truth_n in_o they_o three_o in_o the_o scripture_n to_o remit_v sin_n be_v not_o to_o abolish_v it_o but_o to_o pardon_v 2._o and_o to_o forgive_v it_o or_o not_o to_o impute_v it_o and_o further_o god_n be_v say_v so_o to_o forgive_v our_o sin_n as_o we_o forgive_v the_o offence_n of_o other_o which_o we_o do_v when_o by_o charity_n 1â—…_n we_o cover_v they_o when_o we_o do_v not_o remember_v they_o with_o any_o desire_n or_o purpose_n to_o revenge_v they_o when_o we_o be_v reconcile_v to_o they_o that_o offend_v we_o the_o difference_n be_v that_o god_n forgive_v not_o only_o in_o mercy_n but_o in_o justice_n also_o forgive_a no_n sin_n but_o those_o for_o which_o his_o justice_n be_v full_o satisfy_v he_o forgive_v therefore_o those_o sin_n for_o which_o christ_n have_v satisfy_v he_o remit_v the_o punishment_n to_o we_o which_o christ_n have_v bear_v for_o we_o he_o cover_v they_o but_o with_o the_o robe_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n he_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o we_o but_o it_o be_v christ_n for_o who_o sake_n he_o do_v forgive_v our_o sin_n thus_o therefore_o i_o argue_v if_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v not_o the_o deletion_n of_o the_o sin_n itself_o by_o infusion_n of_o righteousness_n but_o the_o not_o impute_v or_o cover_v of_o it_o the_o take_v away_o of_o the_o guilt_n by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n satisfaction_n then_o we_o be_v justify_v not_o by_o infusion_n but_o by_o imputation_n but_o the_o former_a be_v true_a therefore_o the_o late_a yea_o but_o â—…aith_o bellarmine_n the_o scripture_n by_o remission_n of_o sin_n understand_v the_o utter_a abolish_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o that_o purpose_n use_v all_o manner_n of_o word_n which_o can_v be_v devise_v to_o express_v the_o utter_a deletion_n of_o sin_n to_o which_o purpose_n he_o allege_v many_o testimony_n all_o which_o i_o have_v answer_v 8_o heretofore_o §_o viii_o four_o if_o there_o be_v a_o total_a deletion_n of_o sin_n in_o our_o justification_n by_o the_o infusion_n of_o righteousness_n then_o that_o righteousness_n which_o in_o our_o justification_n be_v infuse_v be_v perfect_a for_o the_o infusion_n of_o righteousness_n which_o be_v unperfect_a can_v cause_v a_o total_a abolition_n of_o sin_n nay_o the_o imperfection_n itself_o be_v a_o sin_n but_o it_o be_v absurd_a to_o imagine_v that_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v infuse_v
proposition_n because_o a_o three_o thing_n may_v be_v add_v and_o that_o be_v this_o or_o because_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n or_o regeneration_n who_o be_v the_o author_n and_o efficient_a of_o both_o have_v unseparable_o unite_v they_o in_o one_o and_o the_o same_o subject_n wherein_o work_v the_o one_o that_o be_v faith_n with_o it_o and_o by_o it_o he_o work_v the_o other_o as_o touch_v the_o assumption_n the_o former_a part_n that_o the_o one_o be_v not_o of_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o other_o it_o be_v deny_v by_o the_o roman-catholic_a the_o latter_a that_o the_o one_o do_v not_o necessary_o spring_v from_o the_o other_o by_o the_o true_a catholic_n for_o the_o papist_n hold_v that_o charity_n be_v the_o form_n of_o justify_v faith_n without_o which_o it_o neither_o do_v nor_o can_v justify_v and_o therefore_o they_o of_o all_o man_n aught_o to_o hold_v that_o justify_v faith_n can_v be_v sever_v from_o charity_n for_o whereas_o bellarmine_n say_v that_o charity_n be_v but_o the_o outward_a form_n of_o faith_n by_o which_o it_o work_v i_o acknowledge_v no_o outward_a form_n but_o of_o artificial_a body_n as_o for_o that_o which_o be_v principium_fw-la motus_fw-la by_o which_o any_o thing_n work_v it_o be_v the_o very_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o actus_fw-la primus_fw-la the_o proper_a form_n whereby_o any_o thing_n as_o it_o be_v that_o which_o it_o be_v so_o it_o work_v and_o produce_v his_o proper_a and_o natural_a effect_n and_o such_o be_v the_o unseparable_a coexistence_n of_o the_o form_n and_o the_o thing_n form_v that_o posita_fw-la forma_fw-la res_fw-la ipsa_fw-la ponatur_fw-la sublata_fw-la forma_fw-la res_fw-la ipsa_fw-la 〈◊〉_d the_o papist_n therefore_o hold_v thing_n repugnant_a and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d when_o they_o teach_v that_o charity_n be_v the_o form_n of_o justify_v faith_n and_o yet_o that_o justify_v faith_n may_v be_v sever_v from_o it_o the_o second_o that_o the_o one_o do_v not_o necessary_o spring_v from_o the_o other_o we_o deny_v for_o true_a faith_n do_v necessary_o and_o infallible_o incline_v the_o believer_n to_o love_n god_n and_o his_o neighbour_n for_o god_n sake_n for_o that_o faith_n whereby_o we_o be_v persuade_v of_o god_n love_n to_o we_o in_o christ_n can_v but_o move_v and_o incline_v we_o to_o love_n god_n neither_o can_v we_o love_v god_n as_o good_a if_o we_o do_v not_o first_o believe_v that_o he_o be_v good_a and_o such_o as_o be_v the_o measure_n of_o our_o faith_n concern_v god_n goodness_n to_o we_o such_o be_v the_o measure_n of_o our_o love_n to_o he_o bellarmine_n consess_v that_o say_v incline_v and_o dispose_v a_o man_n to_o love_n but_o say_v a_o disposition_n and_o inclination_n non_fw-la cogit_fw-la do_v not_o compel_v a_o man_n but_o leave_v he_o free_a as_o though_o there_o be_v no_o necessity_n but_o of_o coaction_n or_o constraint_n §_o viii_o that_o charity_n do_v necessary_o follow_v faith_n as_o a_o unseparable_a faith_n companion_n he_o say_v we_o have_v no_o sound_a proof_n and_o therefore_o be_v fain_o to_o illustrate_v it_o by_o certain_a similitude_n which_o he_o call_v example_n answ._n whether_o we_o have_v any_o sound_a proof_n or_o not_o i_o refer_v the_o christian_a reader_n to_o the_o fifteen_o argument_n which_o bellarmine_n take_v no_o notice_n of_o beside_o those_o six_o i_o vindicate_v from_o his_o cavil_n as_o for_o similitude_n they_o be_v not_o bring_v to_o prove_v the_o point_n but_o to_o illustrate_v and_o to_o make_v it_o more_o plain_a as_o if_o i_o shall_v compare_v a_o regenerate_a soul_n to_o fire_n as_o christ_n do_v john_n baptist_n similitude_n to_o a_o burn_a and_o shine_a lamp_n i_o may_v say_v which_o be_v luther_n rom._n similitude_n as_o in_o fire_n or_o rather_o if_o you_o please_v in_o the_o sunbeam_n two_o thing_n concur_v light_n and_o heat_n and_o neither_o be_v without_o the_o other_o the_o beam_n of_o the_o sun_n always_o by_o their_o light_n produce_v heat_n so_o in_o the_o regenerate_a soul_n there_o be_v faith_n as_o the_o light_n and_o charity_n as_o the_o heat_n and_o neither_o be_v without_o other_o because_o the_o spirit_n of_o regeneration_n as_o it_o be_v the_o sun_n by_o shed_v abroad_o the_o beam_n of_o god_n love_n into_o our_o heart_n that_o be_v by_o work_v in_o we_o faith_n by_o which_o we_o be_v persuade_v of_o god_n love_n towards_o we_o in_o christ_n inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o the_o love_n of_o god_n the_o beam_n of_o god_n love_v reflect_v from_o our_o soul_n some_o warmth_n of_o love_n towards_o god_n to_o this_o bellarminâ—…_n answer_v that_o charity_n in_o the_o scripture_n be_v compare_v to_o fire_n etc._n etc._n answ._n so_o it_o may_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o heat_n as_o faith_n also_o may_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o light_n as_o therefore_o in_o the_o fire_n concur_v both_o light_n and_o heat_n which_o can_v be_v sever_v so_o in_o the_o regenerate_a soul_n faith_n and_o love_n bucers_n similitude_n be_v of_o a_o sick_a man_n similitude_n who_o be_v desperate_o sick_a if_o a_o physician_n shall_v assure_v he_o of_o health_n and_o much_o more_o if_o he_o shall_v cure_v he_o by_o forego_v something_o that_o be_v most_o dear_a unto_o he_o can_v if_o he_o believe_v so_o much_o but_o affect_v and_o love_v he_o so_o we_o be_v desperate_o sick_a of_o sin_n and_o near_o to_o death_n and_o damnation_n if_o the_o lord_n shall_v by_o give_v his_o own_o son_n not_o only_o redeem_v we_o from_o death_n but_o also_o entitle_v we_o to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n we_o can_v if_o we_o be_v true_o persuade_v hereof_o by_o faith_n but_o love_n god_n again_o who_o have_v so_o love_v we_o for_o we_o love_v god_n 19_o because_o he_o first_o love_v we_o to_o this_o bellarmine_n answer_v that_o he_o which_o believe_v be_v incline_v to_o love_v he_o in_o who_o he_o believe_v but_o be_v not_o force_v thereunto_o which_o no_o man_n aver_v §_o ix_o a_o three_o similitude_n he_o will_v seem_v to_o produce_v out_o of_o calvin_n institution_n 8._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d christ_n and_o his_o spirit_n can_v be_v separate_v so_o faith_n similitude_n and_o charity_n can_v be_v sever_v but_o though_o both_o the_o part_n of_o this_o comparison_n be_v true_a yet_o there_o be_v no_o such_o similitude_n propound_v by_o calvin_n but_o in_o that_o place_n he_o prove_v that_o true_a faith_n can_v be_v sever_v from_o a_o godly_a affection_n because_o true_a faith_n embrace_v christ_n as_o he_o be_v offer_v unto_o we_o of_o his_o father_n now_o of_o his_o father_n he_o be_v make_v unto_o we_o not_o only_a righteousness_n to_o be_v receive_v by_o faith_n unto_o justification_n 30._o but_o holiness_n also_o to_o be_v apply_v by_o his_o spirit_n unto_o sanctification_n and_o therefore_o those_o that_o receive_v christ_n receive_v also_o his_o spirit_n bellarmine_n answer_v that_o it_o be_v true_a indeed_o that_o he_o which_o receive_v christ_n receive_v he_o with_o his_o spirit_n sed_fw-la credendo_fw-la recipit_fw-la i._o credit_n illum_fw-la habere_fw-la spiritum_fw-la sanctificationis_fw-la but_o he_o receive_v by_o believe_v that_o be_v he_o believe_v that_o christ_n have_v aspirit_v of_o sanctification_n but_o from_o hence_o it_o do_v not_o follow_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o sanctification_n be_v always_o with_o faith_n in_o a_o man_n unless_o it_o be_v objective_o even_o as_o health_n be_v in_o a_o sick_a man_n that_o have_v it_o not_o when_o he_o think_v of_o it_o and_o desire_v it_o thus_o in_o popish_a divinity_n to_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n be_v to_o believe_v that_o christ_n have_v a_o spirit_n of_o sanctification_n but_o not_o to_o be_v partaker_n thereof_o or_o to_o have_v the_o communion_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o notwithstanding_o all_o those_o have_v who_o true_o believe_v in_o christ._n for_o all_o that_o true_o believe_v be_v the_o son_n 1._o of_o god_n as_o i_o have_v show_v and_o to_o so_o many_o as_o be_v his_o son_n god_n do_v send_v the_o 11._o spirit_n of_o his_o son_n into_o their_o heart_n his_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o they_o and_o he_o by_o his_o spirit_n and_o if_o any_o man_n have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n 9_o he_o be_v none_o of_o he_o if_o therefore_o all_o that_o receive_v christ_n receive_v also_o his_o spirit_n than_o all_o that_o true_o believe_v be_v also_o endue_v with_o charity_n as_o i_o have_v prove_v before_o 2._o §_o x._o his_o six_o argument_n be_v take_v from_o a_o absurdity_n which_o he_o say_v follow_v upon_o our_o doctrine_n for_o say_v he_o they_o do_v therefore_o contend_v that_o a_o man_n be_v justify_v by_o faith_n only_o because_o if_o justification_n depend_v upon_o the_o condition_n of_o work_n or_o our_o obedience_n of_o the_o law_n no_o man_n can_v be_v certain_a of_o his_o justification_n to_o which_o effect_n the_o apostle_n argue_v
heir_n of_o god_n and_o coheir_n with_o christ_n that_o he_o have_v create_v thou_o for_o his_o own_o provisour_n glory_n whereunto_o he_o have_v subordinate_v thy_o salvation_n that_o he_o watch_v over_o thou_o by_o his_o fatherly_a providence_n for_o thy_o good_a cause_v all_o thing_n whether_o good_a or_o bad_a to_o cooperate_v for_o thy_o good_a that_o he_o will_v bestow_v upon_o thou_o all_o good_a thing_n as_o shall_v be_v expedient_a for_o thou_o that_o the_o correction_n which_o befall_v thou_o be_v fatherly_a chastisement_n proceed_v from_o his_o love_n that_o out_o of_o very_a 75._o faithfulness_n he_o have_v cause_v thou_o to_o be_v afflict_v that_o he_o try_v and_o prove_v thou_o to_o do_v thou_o good_a 16._o in_o the_o end_n that_o christ_n our_o saviour_n in_o who_o thou_o do_v believe_v be_v both_o god_n and_o man._n man_n man_n that_o he_o may_v both_o obey_v and_o suffer_v for_o thou_o god_n that_o his_o obedience_n and_o suffering_n may_v be_v most_o perfect_o and_o allsufficient_o satisfactory_a and_o meritorious_a for_o thou_o that_o he_o be_v conceive_v and_o sanctify_v crucify_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n that_o he_o may_v sanctify_v thou_o that_o he_o be_v incarnate_a 〈◊〉_d redeem_v thou_o that_o he_o suffer_v for_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v free_v from_o all_o punishment_n proper_o so_o call_v that_o he_o be_v crucify_v for_o thou_o that_o he_o may_v deliver_v thou_o from_o the_o curse_n that_o he_o die_v for_o thy_o hand_n sin_n and_o be_v bury_v that_o thy_o sin_n may_v be_v bury_v in_o oblivion_n that_o he_o descend_v into_o hell_n to_o overcome_v death_n and_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n for_o thou_o that_o he_o arise_v again_o for_o thy_o justification_n that_o he_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n to_o prepare_v a_o eternal_a mansion_n â—…or_v thou_o that_o he_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o his_o pather_z both_o as_o a_o priest_n to_o make_v inâ—…ercession_n for_o thou_o and_o as_o a_o king_n to_o suâ—…due_v all_o the_o enemy_n of_o thy_o salvation_n and_o by_o his_o power_n through_o faith_n to_o keep_v thou_o safe_a unto_o eternal_a life_n that_o he_o will_v come_v judgement_n again_o unto_o judgement_n for_o thy_o full_a redemption_n to_o marry_v thou_o unto_o himself_o and_o put_v thou_o into_o the_o possession_n of_o that_o kingdom_n which_o he_o have_v purchase_v for_o thou_o thou_o be_v also_o to_o believe_v in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o thy_o comforter_n and_o sanctifier_n thou_o be_v to_o believe_v that_o of_o the_o vniverfall_n etc._n church_n which_o be_v the_o company_n of_o all_o the_o elect_n thou_o be_v a_o member_n elect_v of_o god_n in_o christ_n that_o thou_o have_v a_o share_n in_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n that_o by_o christ_n thou_o have_v remission_n of_o sin_n that_o as_o when_o thou_o die_v thou_o die_v in_o the_o lord_n so_o in_o he_o thou_o shall_v arise_v again_o to_o glory_n and_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o eternal_a life_n §_o viii_o whereas_o therefore_o this_o question_n be_v usual_o make_v whether_o every_o man_n be_v bind_v to_o believe_v that_o he_o be_v elect_v that_o he_o have_v remission_n of_o sin_n and_o that_o he_o shall_v be_v save_v and_o so_o all_o the_o particular_n before_o mention_v that_o god_n the_o father_n be_v his_o father_n etc._n etc._n i_o answer_v that_o not_o every_o man_n be_v bind_v so_o to_o believe_v for_o then_o the_o great_a part_n of_o man_n shall_v be_v bind_v to_o believe_v untruth_n but_o this_o i_o say_v that_o every_o man_n be_v bind_v upon_o pain_n of_o damnation_n to_o believe_v in_o christ_n according_a to_o the_o first_o degree_n of_o faith_n for_o he_o that_o believe_v not_o shall_v be_v condemn_v that_o be_v 18._o by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a belief_n or_o assent_n to_o believe_v that_o jesus_n be_v the_o saviour_n of_o all_o that_o true_o believe_v in_o he_o and_o have_v this_o faith_n thou_o be_v bind_v to_o believe_v that_o he_o be_v thy_o saviour_n that_o he_o die_v for_o thy_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o for_o thy_o justification_n etc._n etc._n that_o in_o christ_n thou_o be_v elect_v that_o by_o he_o thou_o have_v remission_n of_o sin_n and_o that_o through_o he_o thou_o shall_v be_v save_v but_o until_o thou_o have_v that_o faith_n which_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o promise_n thou_o may_v not_o apply_v and_o by_o application_n believe_v any_o of_o these_o thing_n unless_o thou_o will_v beguile_v thyself_o and_o thus_o much_o may_v suffice_v for_o the_o first_o point_n §_o ix_o for_o the_o second_o where_o bellarmine_n prove_v that_o a_o man_n may_v faith_n be_v justify_v without_o special_a faith_n it_o be_v true_a in_o respect_n of_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n but_o they_o which_o hold_v that_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v without_o special_a faith_n speak_v of_o justification_n in_o the_o court_n of_o conscience_n which_o none_o can_v attain_v unto_o unless_o first_o they_o apply_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o themselves_o which_o to_o do_v the_o papist_n hold_v to_o be_v carnal_a presumption_n thou_o may_v profess_v thyself_o to_o believe_v that_o christ_n be_v the_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n but_o if_o thou_o be_v a_o papist_n thou_o may_v not_o believe_v that_o he_o be_v thy_o saviour_n that_o be_v to_o say_v that_o thou_o shall_v be_v save_v by_o he_o thou_o may_v say_v he_o be_v thy_o saviour_n as_o the_o papist_n hold_v he_o to_o be_v saviour_n of_o all_o as_o well_o of_o those_o that_o shall_v perish_v as_o of_o they_o that_o shall_v be_v save_v but_o if_o thou_o shall_v not_o be_v save_v by_o he_o then_o be_v he_o not_o indeed_o and_o in_o truth_n thy_o saviour_n thou_o may_v have_v a_o kind_n of_o hope_n that_o thou_o shall_v be_v save_v but_o thou_o may_v not_o believe_v it_o but_o that_o hope_n will_v prove_v a_o slope_n which_o be_v not_o ground_v upon_o faith_n faith_n be_v the_o foundation_n of_o hope_n and_o the_o substance_n of_o thing_n hope_v for_o neither_o can_v thou_o true_o hope_v for_o the_o performance_n of_o a_o promise_n to_o thou_o unless_o first_o by_o faith_n thou_o be_v persuade_v that_o it_o do_v belong_v to_o thou_o thou_o may_v nay_o thou_o must_v be_v persuade_v that_o it_o belong_v to_o thou_o if_o thou_o have_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o promise_n which_o be_v to_o believe_v in_o christ_n for_o in_o respect_n of_o they_o that_o have_v that_o condition_n the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v universal_o to_o be_v understand_v and_o as_o exclude_v none_o that_o believe_v doff_v thou_o therefore_o true_o believe_v in_o christ_n by_o a_o true_a and_o a_o lively_a assent_n receive_v and_o embrace_v he_o as_o the_o saviour_n then_o may_v thou_o apply_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o thyself_o and_o by_o application_n attain_v to_o some_o assurance_n of_o thy_o justification_n and_o salvation_n yea_o but_o say_v the_o papist_n a_o man_n can_v be_v assure_v by_o the_o certainty_n of_o faith_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v save_v for_o many_o who_o have_v think_v themselves_o 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true_a and_o of_o such_o conclusion_n be_v the_o special_a faith_n and_o so_o much_o of_o the_o second_o §_o x._o now_o for_o the_o three_o where_o bellarmine_n dispute_v that_o we_o be_v not_o faith_n justify_v by_o special_a faith_n it_o be_v true_a in_o respect_n of_o justification_n before_o god_n but_o it_o be_v false_a in_o respect_n of_o justification_n in_o the_o court_n of_o conscience_n without_o which_o no_o man_n can_v bold_o say_v that_o he_o be_v justify_v before_o god_n of_o which_o justification_n in_o the_o court_n of_o â—…onscience_n they_o must_v be_v understand_v to_o speak_v who_o unto_o justification_n â—…equire_v special_a faith_n by_o which_o they_o be_v not_o proper_o justify_v and_o before_o god_n but_o assure_v thereof_o in_o their_o own_o conscience_n and_o no_o doubt_n but_o this_o be_v a_o thing_n
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to_o the_o liberty_n of_o justification_n the_o former_a in_o that_o they_o be_v to_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o fearful_a curse_n of_o the_o law_n if_o at_o any_o time_n they_o transgress_v it_o though_o in_o the_o least_o degree_n as_o we_o do_v very_o often_o and_o sometime_o in_o a_o high_a degree_n the_o other_o to_o be_v exclude_v from_o justification_n if_o they_o do_v not_o â—…otally_o perfect_o and_o perpetual_o fulfil_v it_o which_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v utter_o impossible_a to_o we_o now_o christ_n come_v to_o free_v we_o from_o this_o double_a bondage_n of_o the_o law_n himself_o be_v make_v a_o curse_n for_o we_o and_o perform_v all_o righteousness_n in_o our_o behalf_n that_o by_o the_o imputation_n of_o his_o suffering_n and_o of_o his_o obedience_n we_o may_v not_o only_o be_v free_v from_o the_o curse_n but_o also_o be_v entitle_v to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o therefore_o to_o he_o that_o remain_v under_o this_o double_a yoke_n of_o bondage_n 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be_v therefore_o to_o understand_v that_o eternal_a life_n be_v vouchsafe_v to_o the_o faithful_a in_o three_o respect_n first_o as_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n without_o respect_n of_o any_o worthiness_n in_o we_o second_o as_o our_o inheritance_n purchase_v by_o christ._n three_o as_o a_o free_a reward_n promise_v and_o give_v to_o our_o obedience_n in_o the_o first_o respect_n our_o salvation_n and_o all_o the_o degree_n thereof_o be_v whole_o to_o be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o gracious_a ft._n favour_n of_o god_n in_o christ._n in_o the_o second_o to_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ._n in_o the_o three_o to_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n redouble_v and_o multiply_v upon_o we_o and_o not_o to_o any_o desert_n of_o we_o for_o as_o touch_v the_o first_o god_n before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v lay_v of_o his_o free_a grace_n elect_v we_o in_o christ_n 6._o gracious_o accept_v of_o we_o in_o his_o belove_a without_o respect_n of_o any_o goodness_n in_o we_o who_o when_o he_o foresee_v fall_v into_o the_o state_n of_o perdition_n ex_fw-la massa_fw-la perdita_fw-la humani_fw-la generis_fw-la do_v choose_v we_o in_o christ_n in_o he_o and_o by_o he_o to_o be_v justify_v and_o save_v and_o as_o out_o of_o his_o undeserved_a love_n he_o do_v choose_v we_o so_o by_o the_o same_o grace_n who_o he_o have_v elect_v 14._o he_o have_v call_v who_o he_o have_v call_v he_o have_v justify_v who_o he_o have_v justify_v he_o have_v sanctify_v and_o who_o he_o have_v call_v justify_v and_o sanctify_a he_o have_v glorify_v according_a to_o the_o purpose_n of_o his_o grace_n 9_o give_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n before_o the_o world_n begin_v as_o therefore_o all_o the_o degree_n of_o salvation_n be_v whole_o to_o be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o grace_n that_o be_v the_o gracious_a favour_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n for_o by_o his_o grace_n we_o be_v elect_v call_v justify_v regenerate_v and_o sanctify_v so_o also_o by_o his_o grace_n we_o be_v save_v 9_o and_o not_o of_o work_n for_o although_o eternal_a death_n be_v the_o wage_n deserve_v by_o sin_n yet_o eternal_a life_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n no_o way_n deserve_v by_o we_o rom._n 6._o 23._o this_o his_o purpose_n of_o grace_n god_n reveal_v by_o his_o gracious_a promise_n to_o our_o first_o parent_n and_o aâ—…ter_v to_o abraham_n and_o other_o viz._n that_o in_o the_o promise_a seed_n 18._o all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n shall_v be_v bless_v §_o vii_o now_o that_o this_o his_o purpose_n of_o grace_n may_v be_v put_v in_o execution_n inheâ—…itance_n and_o this_o his_o gracious_a promise_n concern_v â—…he_o promise_v â—…eed_n may_v be_v perform_v to_o the_o illustration_n of_o the_o glory_n both_o of_o his_o mercy_n and_o also_o of_o his_o justice_n god_n in_o the_o fullness_n of_o time_n out_o of_o his_o infinite_a goodness_n and_o love_n to_o mankind_n send_v his_o own_o and_o his_o only_o beget_v son_n into_o the_o world_n that_o he_o take_v our_o nature_n upon_o he_o may_v not_o only_o in_o the_o state_n of_o humiliation_n by_o his_o suffering_n redeem_v we_o from_o hell_n and_o by_o his_o meritorious_a obedience_n purchase_v heaven_n for_o we_o but_o also_o that_o in_o the_o state_n of_o exaltation_n he_o have_v conquer_v all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n in_o and_o before_o his_o resurrection_n may_v by_o his_o ascension_n take_v possession_n for_o we_o of_o that_o kingdom_n which_o he_o have_v by_o his_o merit_n procure_v for_o we_o and_o by_o his_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o his_o father_n may_v make_v we_o to_o sit_v together_o 6._o with_o he_o in_o heavenly_a place_n and_o by_o his_o come_n from_o thence_o again_o may_v put_v we_o both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n in_o possession_n oâ—…_n that_o heavenly_a inheritance_n which_o he_o have_v purchase_v for_o we_o and_o to_o the_o end_n that_o the_o benefit_n of_o our_o bless_a redeemer_n and_o saviour_n may_v be_v apply_v and_o communicate_v unto_o we_o the_o â—…ord_n according_a to_o the_o purpose_n of_o his_o grace_n 9_o giuâ—…n_n unto_o we_o in_o christ_n before_o all_o secular_a time_n do_v in_o his_o good_a time_n call_v those_o who_o he_o have_v elect_v by_o miniâ—…tery_n of_o the_o gospel_n maâ—…e_v effectual_a by_o the_o gracious_a operation_n of_o his_o hâ—…ly_a spirit_n work_v the_o grace_n of_o faith_n in_o we_o whereby_o we_o receive_v christ_n with_o all_o his_o merit_n be_v actual_o make_v partaker_n of_o redemption_n and_o be_v actual_o reconcile_v unto_o god_n justify_v and_o adopt_v and_o by_o our_o justification_n entitle_v to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o by_o our_o adoption_n make_v heir_n thereof_o and_o coheire_n with_o christ_n insomuch_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n we_o
have_v thereby_o not_o only_a remission_n of_o sin_n 7._o but_o also_o the_o inheritance_n or_o at_o least_o the_o right_a and_o title_n to_o it_o in_o respect_n whereof_o it_o be_v say_v in_o the_o scripture_n of_o so_o many_o as_o true_o believe_v that_o we_o be_v save_v ephes._n 3._o 5_o 8._o that_o we_o be_v pass_v from_o death_n to_o life_n and_o that_o we_o now_o have_v eternal_a life_n joh._n 5._o 24._o &_o 6._o 47._o 1_o joh._n 5._o 12_o 13._o and_o in_o this_o respect_n eternal_a life_n be_v our_o inheritance_n which_o christ_n have_v purchase_v â—…or_n we_o and_o according_a to_o this_o tenure_n christ_n will_v put_v we_o in_o possession_n thereof_o at_o the_o last_o day_n when_o he_o shall_v say_v unto_o we_o come_v you_o bless_v of_o my_o father_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d inherit_v the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o you_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n matth._n 25._o 34._o for_o you_o i_o say_v who_o before_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n be_v in_o christ_n elect_v to_o be_v heir_n of_o this_o kingdom_n which_o be_v not_o to_o he_o attain_v unto_o by_o any_o purchase_n or_o merit_n of_o we_o but_o shall_v be_v give_v we_o as_o a_o inheritance_n intend_v from_o the_o beginning_n and_o prepare_v for_o the_o elect_a for_o who_o christ_n by_o his_o merit_n have_v purchase_v it_o §_o viii_o now_o to_o those_o who_o by_o god_n special_a grace_n do_v believe_v reward_n in_o christ_n and_o by_o faith_n receive_v he_o by_o who_o so_o receive_v they_o be_v justify_v and_o adopt_v and_o by_o their_o justification_n and_o adoption_n be_v in_o such_o â—…ort_n entitle_v to_o this_o kingdom_n as_o heir_n apparent_a thereof_o that_o they_o be_v already_o say_v to_o be_v save_v and_o to_o be_v set_v in_o heavenly_a place_n with_o christ_n to_o these_o i_o say_v that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_v and_o prepare_v for_o this_o inheritance_n unto_o which_o no_o unclean_a 27_o thing_n can_v come_v hâ—…e_o have_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n free_o and_o 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of_o god_n to_o who_o when_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o condition_n we_o ought_v to_o render_v unto_o he_o the_o duty_n of_o obedience_n as_o servant_n to_o our_o lord_n and_o god_n as_o subject_n to_o the_o almighty_a as_o captive_n save_v to_o our_o redeemer_n he_o do_v promise_n unto_o we_o the_o reward_n of_o friendship_n that_o he_o may_v draw_v from_o we_o the_o duty_n of_o service_n which_o we_o do_v owe_v unto_o he_o it_o be_v of_o god_n free_a grace_n that_o he_o elect_v any_o of_o we_o that_o be_v elect_v he_o call_v we_o that_o be_v call_v and_o endue_v with_o faith_n he_o justify_v and_o adoptetâ—…_n we_o and_o thereby_o give_v we_o right_o to_o his_o kingdom_n it_o be_v also_o of_o his_o free_a grace_n that_o to_o they_o who_o he_o redeem_v and_o justify_v he_o have_v promise_v to_o bestow_v his_o grace_n upon_o they_o whereby_o they_o be_v enable_v to_o serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o be_v fit_v for_o his_o own_o kingdom_n but_o this_o be_v a_o 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towards_o the_o land_n of_o promise_n make_v divers_a gracious_a promise_n which_o afterward_o he_o often_o repeat_v but_o when_o upon_o that_o commandment_n of_o trial_n to_o offer_v up_o his_o only_a son_n abraham_n have_v by_o god_n special_a grace_n notable_o approve_v 18._o his_o faith_n and_o obedience_n hereupon_o the_o lord_n do_v swear_v that_o he_o will_v bestow_v upon_o he_o the_o thing_n which_o before_o he_o have_v promise_v as_o the_o reward_n of_o that_o his_o obedience_n for_o so_o he_o say_v because_o thou_o have_v do_v this_o thing_n and_o again_o because_o thou_o hâ—…st_v obey_v my_o voice_n can_v any_o man_n hereupon_o infer_v that_o abraham_n by_o his_o obedience_n have_v deserve_v these_o promise_n which_o god_n long_o before_o have_v make_v unto_o he_o and_o oftentimes_o repeat_v nothing_o less_o so_o god_n in_o his_o eternal_a counsel_n have_v to_o the_o elect_a design_v eternal_a life_n as_o his_o free_a gift_n by_o christ_n christ_n by_o his_o merit_n have_v purchase_v it_o to_o be_v our_o inheritance_n god_n have_v gracious_o promise_v to_o bestow_v free_o this_o inheritance_n on_o they_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n when_o as_o therefore_o god_n do_v promise_n to_o reward_v our_o piety_n with_o eternal_a life_n we_o may_v not_o think_v that_o by_o our_o piety_n it_o be_v deserve_v which_o god_n long_o before_o have_v decree_v and_o promise_v and_o christ_n our_o saviour_n have_v purchase_v for_o we_o but_o though_o it_o be_v a_o reward_n yet_o it_o be_v a_o most_o free_a and_o undeserved_a reward_n §_o x._o when_o the_o papist_n therefore_o object_n that_o if_o eternal_a life_n be_v the_o it_o reward_n of_o our_o obedience_n than_o our_o obedience_n do_v deserve_v it_o i_o answer_v first_o thou_o can_v deserve_v nothing_o at_o god_n hand_n by_o that_o which_o he_o have_v free_o give_v and_o much_o less_o that_o which_o he_o free_o bestow_v on_o thou_o second_o if_o thou_o shall_v do_v all_o that_o be_v require_v of_o thou_o thou_o can_v deserve_v nothing_o thereby_o for_o where_o be_v debt_n and_o duty_n there_o be_v no_o 23._o merit_n luk._n 17._o 10._o three_o we_o do_v not_o all_o that_o be_v command_v but_o come_v short_a of_o our_o duty_n and_o that_o which_o we_o do_v be_v unperfect_a and_o defective_a in_o respect_n of_o manner_n and_o measure_n and_o therefore_o in_o justice_n deserve_v punishment_n rather_o than_o reward_v and_o consequent_o the_o reward_n when_o it_o be_v give_v be_v to_o be_v ascribe_v to_o god_n undeserved_a 7._o mercy_n and_o not_o to_o our_o merit_n four_o sanctification_n and_o the_o duty_n thereof_o be_v not_o cause_n of_o salvation_n and_o therefore_o in_o serie_fw-la causarum_fw-la in_o the_o chain_n of_o the_o cause_n of_o salvation_n rom._n 8._o 30._o they_o be_v leave_v out_o and_o where_o they_o be_v mention_v they_o be_v insert_v not_o as_o a_o cause_n of_o salvation_n but_o either_o as_o the_o way_n unto_o it_o ephes._n 2._o 10._o or_o as_o the_o mark_n and_o cognisance_n of_o they_o that_o shall_v be_v save_v or_o as_o the_o evidence_n according_a to_o which_o god_n will_v judge_v as_o mark_n i_o say_v for_o they_o be_v occulta_fw-la praedestinationis_fw-la indicia_fw-la futurae_fw-la faelicitatis_fw-la praesagia_fw-la as_o arbitr_n bernard_n speak_v our_o saviour_n set_v down_o the_o end_n of_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n say_v that_o a_o man_n be_v thereby_o call_v may_v by_o faith_n obtain_v remission_n of_o sin_n and_o inheritance_n among_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v act._n 26._o 18._o so_o also_o act._n 20._o 32._o §_o xi_o and_o thus_o be_v we_o to_o expound_v many_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n note_n as_o speak_v of_o note_n which_o the_o papist_n expound_v as_o speak_v of_o cause_n thus_o rom._n 8._o 16_o 17._o the_o
his_o conversion_n he_o be_v touch_v the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v in_o the_o law_n blameless_a phil._n 3._o 6._o they_o be_v blameless_a before_o man_n but_o not_o faultless_a before_o god_n for_o zacharias_n do_v use_v to_o sacrifice_v for_o his_o own_o sin_n as_o well_o as_o for_o other_o as_o augustine_n say_v in_o his_o answer_n to_o this_o argument_n allege_v by_o the_o pelagian_n and_o who_o know_v not_o that_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o incredulity_n he_o be_v both_o deaf_a 62._o and_o dumb_a for_o a_o time_n as_o touch_v the_o apostle_n before_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n though_o our_o saviour_n call_v they_o his_o friend_n and_o give_v they_o this_o testimony_n that_o 4._o they_o have_v keep_v his_o word_n yet_o who_o can_v be_v ignorant_a how_o far_o they_o be_v 15._o 6._o at_o that_o time_n from_o perfection_n and_o with_o how_o great_a imperfection_n they_o keep_v his_o word_n but_o it_o be_v strange_a that_o he_o shall_v allege_v the_o example_n of_o s._n paul_n rom._n 7._o as_o one_o that_o have_v keep_v the_o commandment_n forbid_v concupiscence_n when_o in_o that_o chapter_n he_o do_v not_o only_o confess_v that_o by_o that_o commandment_n 8._o he_o be_v convict_v to_o be_v a_o sinner_n in_o that_o he_o have_v concupiscence_n but_o also_o that_o that_o habitual_a concupiscence_n may_v appear_v exceed_o sinful_a it_o do_v take_v occasion_n by_o the_o law_n to_o work_v in_o he_o all_o manner_n of_o actual_a concupiscence_n §_o fourteen_o but_o bellarmine_n conceit_n be_v that_o concupiscence_n in_o the_o apostle_n sin_n be_v no_o sin_n because_o he_o do_v not_o consent_v to_o it_o whereto_o i_o answer_v first_o that_o as_o he_o be_v carnal_a 25._o he_o do_v consent_n unto_o it_o but_o not_o as_o he_o be_v spiritual_a for_o so_o he_o say_v i_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n after_o the_o inward_a man_n 23._o but_o i_o see_v another_o law_n in_o my_o member_n war_a against_o the_o law_n of_o my_o mind_n and_o bring_v i_o into_o captivity_n to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v in_o my_o member_n whereupon_o he_o cry_v out_o v_o 24._o o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n mean_v thereby_o the_o flesh_n or_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n second_o though_o the_o apostle_n have_v not_o consent_v to_o concupiscence_n yet_o both_o the_o habitual_a concupiscence_n itself_o remain_v in_o he_o after_o his_o regeneration_n and_o the_o actual_a concupiscence_n go_v before_o coâ—…sent_a arise_v from_o thence_o be_v sin_n the_o habitual_a be_v often_o call_v by_o the_o apostle_n a_o sin_n and_o be_v note_v to_o be_v the_o sin_v sin_n which_o take_v occasion_n by_o the_o law_n to_o send_v forth_o evil_a concupiscence_n namely_o which_o the_o law_n forbid_v be_v exceed_o sinful_a as_o for_o those_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o first_o motion_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o thought_n or_o affection_n go_v before_o consent_n and_o arise_v from_o our_o own_o concupiscence_n they_o be_v those_o very_a sin_n which_o be_v direct_o forbid_v in_o the_o ten_o commandment_n for_o those_o which_o be_v join_v 28._o with_o consent_n be_v forbid_v in_o the_o former_a commandment_n neither_o can_v paul_n who_o have_v be_v train_v up_o in_o the_o law_n be_v ignorant_a of_o that_o which_o the_o very_a heathen_a know_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n that_o evil_a concupiscence_n accompany_v with_o consent_n be_v a_o sin_n but_o that_o which_o be_v forbid_v in_o the_o ten_o commandment_n the_o apostle_n have_v not_o know_v to_o be_v a_o sin_n except_o the_o law_n have_v say_v thou_o shall_v not_o lust_n or_o thou_o shall_v not_o have_v any_o evil_a concupiscence_n hence_o bellarmine_n conclude_v that_o because_o the_o law_n have_v be_v keep_v by_o many_o it_o be_v possible_a neither_o do_v we_o deny_v it_o to_o be_v keep_v by_o the_o faithful_a in_o respect_n of_o their_o upright_a walk_n in_o all_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n but_o we_o deny_v it_o to_o be_v perfect_o fulfil_v by_o they_o their_o new_a obedience_n which_o they_o perform_v with_o upright_a heart_n and_o willing_a mind_n have_v the_o title_n of_o perfection_n give_v unto_o it_o and_o be_v a_o perfection_n begin_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o part_n for_o even_o a_o infant_n that_o be_v form_v in_o the_o womb_n be_v perfect_a in_o respect_n of_o his_o part_n and_o be_v accept_v of_o god_n in_o christ_n the_o lord_n not_o impute_v to_o the_o faithful_a their_o imperfection_n and_o it_o be_v a_o good_a say_n of_o augustine_n 19_o oâ—…nia_n ergo_fw-la mandata_fw-la facta_fw-la deputantur_fw-la quando_fw-la quicquid_fw-la non_fw-la fit_a ignoscitur_fw-la all_o the_o commandment_n be_v esteem_v as_o do_v when_o that_o whâ—…ch_n be_v not_o do_v be_v pardon_v §_o xv._n but_o this_o answer_n concern_v perfection_n of_o obedience_n begin_v perfect_a and_o the_o imperfection_n remit_v will_v not_o serve_v the_o turn_n say_v yeaâ—…zechias_n â—…zechias_z professâ—…th_v that_o he_o have_v walk_v before_o the_o lord_n in_o truth_n and_o with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n and_o if_o ezechias_n walk_v before_o god_n with_o a_o perfâ—…ct_a heart_n who_o will_v deny_v it_o to_o abraham_n to_o who_o it_o be_v say_v 1._o walk_v before_o i_o and_o be_v perfect_a answ._n we_o do_v read_v that_o the_o faithful_a do_v keep_v the_o law_n but_o we_o never_o read_v that_o they_o do_v abâ—…olutely_o fulfil_v it_o but_o that_o all_o of_o they_o have_v their_o imperfection_n and_o their_o sin_n and_o although_o many_o oâ—…_n they_o abound_v with_o good_a work_n yet_o their_o justification_n consist_v in_o the_o remission_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o god_n acceptation_n of_o they_o in_o christ_n impute_v righteousness_n unto_o they_o without_o work_n and_o where_o as_o it_o be_v say_v that_o they_o obey_v god_n with_o their_o whole_a heart_n heart_n and_o with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n this_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o a_o entire_a or_o upright_a heart_n the_o hebrew_n word_n tham_fw-mi thom_n tâ—…min_n and_o shalem_n which_o signifâ—…e_v perfect_a or_o perfection_n be_v synonyma_fw-la or_o word_n of_o the_o same_o sense_n with_o â—…ashar_n josher_n and_o em_v that_o be_v upright_o uprightness_n and_o truth_n or_o sincerity_n and_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o phrase_n of_o walk_v with_o god_n or_o be_v before_o god_n and_o aâ—…e_v the_o same_o with_o the_o greek_a word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d all_o of_o they_o oppose_v not_o to_o imperfection_n but_o to_o hypocrisy_n for_o thom_n tham_fw-mi and_o thamin_n consider_v these_o place_n psal._n 35._o 21._o where_o thom_n and_o josher_n be_v use_v as_o synonima_n the_o latter_a be_v the_o exposition_n of_o the_o former_a let_v perfection_n and_o 〈◊〉_d preserve_v i_o josh._n 24._o 14._o where_o thamin_n and_o emâ—…th_n be_v use_v promiscuous_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o perfection_n and_o in_o truth_n psal._n 37._o 37._o where_fw-mi tham_fw-mi and_o jashar_n be_v put_v for_o the_o same_o observe_v the_o perfect_a man_n and_o behold_v the_o upright_a for_o the_o end_n of_o that_o man_n be_v peace_n so_o job_n be_v commend_v to_o have_v be_v ish_n thâ—…_n vejashar_n a_o perfect_a and_o upright_o man_n the_o word_n shalem_n which_o in_o the_o same_o speech_n of_o ezechias_n 2_o king_n 20._o 3._o be_v by_o the_o 72._o translate_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d perfect_a be_v by_o they_o reâ—…dred_n isaiah_n 38._o 3._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o true_a heart_n as_o a_o upright_a heart_n be_v call_v heb._n 10._o 22._o §_o xvi_o the_o phrase_n of_o perform_v duty_n with_o the_o whole_a heart_n heart_n deut._n 26._o 16_o as_o to_o seek_v god_n with_o all_o the_o heart_n deut._n 4._o 29._o psal._n 119._o â—…_n 10._o to_o keep_v his_o commandment_n with_o all_o the_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o â—…he_a soul_n 2_o king_n 23._o 3._o psal._n 119._o 34_o 69._o to_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n with_o all_o the_o heart_n joâ—…l_n 2._o 12._o import_v nothing_o else_o where_o it_o be_v not_o legal_o understand_v but_o a_o entire_a or_o upright_a heart_n that_o be_v not_o a_o heart_n and_o a_o heart_n as_o hypocrite_n use_v to_o speak_v psal._n 12._o 2._o 1_o chron._n 12._o 33._o the_o phrase_n not_o with_o a_o heart_n and_o a_o heart_n be_v expound_v vers_fw-la 38._o to_o be_v a_o perfect_a or_o upright_a heart_n thus_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o truth_n be_v to_o serve_v he_o with_o the_o whole_a heart_n 1_o sam._n 12._o 24._o and_o to_o praise_n god_n with_o the_o whole_a heart_n psal._n 9_o 1._o &_o 111._o 1._o be_v to_o praiâ—…e_v he_o with_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n psal._n 119._o 7._o thus_o to_o walk_v with_o god_n or_o before_o god_n be_v to_o be_v perfect_a or_o upright_o gen._n 17._o 1._o and_o to_o be_v perfect_a or_o upright_o be_v to_o walk_v with_o god_n or_o before_o he_o for_o to_o
for_o the_o absolute_a possibility_n of_o fulfil_v the_o law_n but_o rather_o against_o it_o for_o those_o who_o be_v not_o at_o all_o time_n so_o willing_a as_o they_o ought_v to_o be_v to_o fulfil_v the_o law_n they_o can_v always_o fulfil_v it_o but_o no_o man_n be_v at_o all_o time_n so_o willing_a as_o he_o ought_v to_o be_v to_o fulfil_v the_o law_n augustine_n 14._o aver_v nâ—…minem_fw-la esse_fw-la qui_fw-la tantum_fw-la velit_fw-la 〈◊〉_d res_fw-la exigit_fw-la therefore_o no_o man_n be_v able_a always_o to_o fulfil_v it_o for_o although_o perhaps_o he_o can_v if_o he_o will_v which_o as_o even_o now_o i_o say_v be_v not_o general_o true_a of_o the_o regenerate_a themselves_o yet_o while_o he_o will_v not_o he_o can_v for_o the_o will_n of_o obey_v be_v the_o chief_a part_n of_o obedience_n the_o meaning_n therefore_o of_o those_o father_n be_v that_o the_o impossibility_n of_o the_o law_n be_v not_o to_o be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o law_n as_o if_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a but_o to_o the_o will_n of_o man_n who_o will_v not_o obey_v it_o §_o xxii_o now_o that_o the_o father_n who_o deny_v the_o law_n to_o be_v impossible_a poâ—…ible_a do_v not_o mean_v that_o it_o be_v absolute_o possible_a to_o be_v perfect_o fulfil_v appear_v by_o these_o reason_n first_o because_o they_o yield_v so_o far_o to_o the_o objection_n of_o the_o pelagian_n as_o not_o to_o deny_v it_o to_o be_v possible_a to_o the_o unregenerate_a as_o i_o note_v before_o second_o because_o they_o hold_v that_o all_o man_n be_v sinner_n and_o that_o no_o man_n in_o this_o mortal_a life_n can_v live_v without_o sin_n and_o consequent_o without_o transgress_v the_o law_n now_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o he_o who_o transgress_v thâ—…_n law_n do_v not_o fulfil_v it_o but_o when_o we_o thus_o argue_v bellarmine_n say_v we_o confound_v two_o question_n which_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v confound_v whether_o the_o commandment_n may_v be_v keep_v and_o whether_o a_o man_n may_v live_v without_o sin_n which_o question_n be_v so_o different_a that_o to_o the_o former_a â—…gustine_n always_o answer_v affirmative_o to_o which_o purpose_n â—…ee_v cit_v dâ—…_n peccat_fw-la merit_n &_o remiss_a lib._n 2._o cap._n 3._o &_o 6._o de_fw-fr nâ—…tur_fw-la &_o gratia_fw-la c._n 69._o de_fw-fr gratia_fw-la &_o lib._n arbitr_n c._n 16._o in_o psal._n 56._o and_o to_o the_o latter_a negative_o to_o which_o purpose_n he_o quote_v lib._n the_o natur._n &_o gratia_fw-la cap._n 34._o de_fw-fr spiritu_fw-la &_o litera_fw-la cap._n ult_n contr_n 2._o epistolas_fw-la pelag._n c._n 14._o epist._n 89._o &_o 95._o and_o the_o whole_a book_n de_fw-fr perfectione_n justitiâ—…_n aâ—…sw_n this_o say_v i_o be_v a_o plain_a evidence_n that_o augustine_n when_o he_o say_v which_o we_o also_o say_v that_o a_o man_n may_v keep_v the_o commandment_n mean_v not_o the_o perfect_a fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n for_o if_o the_o question_n be_v propound_v concern_v the_o perfect_a fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n it_o be_v the_o same_o in_o effect_n with_o the_o other_o for_o he_o that_o perfect_o fulfil_v the_o law_n do_v undoubted_o live_v without_o â—…nne_n and_o he_o that_o do_v not_o live_v without_o sin_n do_v not_o perfect_o fulfil_v the_o law_n wherefore_o the_o affirmation_n of_o the_o one_o question_n understand_v of_o perfect_a fulfil_n and_o the_o negation_n of_o the_o other_o do_v imply_v a_o contradiction_n three_o because_o the_o father_n explain_v their_o meaning_n when_o they_o say_v that_o the_o law_n be_v possible_a and_o that_o a_o man_n may_v keep_v the_o commandment_n not_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o perfect_a fulfil_n but_o partly_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o sinceâ—…e_a study_n and_o upright_o endeavour_v to_o perform_v and_o partly_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n mercy_n in_o christ_n pardon_v what_o be_v want_v in_o their_o obedience_n so_o say_v augustine_n 7_o hîc_fw-la studium_fw-la pracepta_fw-la servandi_fw-la gratia_fw-la dei_fw-la tribuit_fw-la quâ—…_n si_fw-la quid_fw-la etiam_fw-la in_o eye_n prâ—…ceptis_fw-la minus_fw-la seruâ—…tur_fw-la ignoscit_fw-la here_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n bestow_v the_o study_n of_o keep_v the_o precept_n which_o also_o if_o any_o thing_n in_o those_o precept_n be_v not_o keep_v it_o pardon_v &_o which_o i_o cite_v before_o 19_o all_o the_o commandment_n be_v repute_v to_o be_v do_v when_o whatsoever_o be_v not_o do_v be_v pardon_v and_o elsewhere_o he_o say_v 27_o that_o our_o righteousâ—…esse_n in_o this_o life_n do_v consist_v rather_o in_o remission_n of_o sin_n than_o in_o perfection_n of_o virtue_n for_o as_o touch_v perfection_n he_o say_v 7._o vâ—…rtutem_fw-la quae_fw-la nuâ—…_n est_fw-la in_o homine_fw-la justo_fw-la perfectam_fw-la hactenus_fw-la nominare_fw-la ut_fw-la ad_fw-la ejus_fw-la perfectionem_fw-la pertineat_fw-la etiam_fw-la ipsius_fw-la imperfectionis_fw-la &_o in_fw-la veritate_fw-la agnitio_fw-la &_o in_o humilitate_fw-la confessio_fw-la that_o the_o virtue_n which_o now_o be_v in_o a_o just_a man_n be_v â—…o_o far_o forth_o call_v perfect_a that_o to_o the_o perfection_n thereof_o appertain_v both_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o the_o imperfection_n there_o of_o in_o truth_n and_o the_o confâ—…ssion_n of_o it_o in_o humy_o §_o xxiii_o but_o heâ—…e_v bellarmine_n hold_v a_o strange_a paraâ—…oxe_n that_o although_o a_o man_n can_v live_v without_o sin_n yet_o he_o may_v perfect_o fulfil_v the_o sin_n law_n of_o god_n the_o absurdity_n whereof_o he_o hope_v to_o salve_v with_o the_o distinction_n of_o sin_n into_o venial_a and_o mortal_a because_o venial_a sin_n without_o which_o none_o be_v in_o this_o life_n do_v not_o hinder_v the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n but_o this_o distinction_n will_v not_o serve_v his_o turn_n unless_o he_o can_v prove_v that_o venial_a sin_n be_v no_o sin_n for_o if_o they_o be_v sin_n they_o be_v transgression_n of_o the_o law_n and_o if_o they_o be_v transgâ—…essions_n of_o the_o law_n as_o undoubted_o thâ—…y_n be_v or_o else_o they_o 4._o be_v no_o sin_n then_o he_o that_o can_v live_v witâ—…out_v they_o can_v live_v without_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n and_o he_o thâ—…t_v can_v live_v without_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n can_v perfect_o fulfil_v it_o i_o will_v not_o enter_v into_o the_o full_a discuss_n of_o this_o question_n at_o this_o time_n because_o it_o be_v another_o controversy_n only_o for_o the_o clear_n of_o the_o point_n in_o hand_n i_o do_v avouch_v according_a to_o the_o sâ—…riptures_n that_o the_o wage_n of_o sin_n or_o stipend_n rom._n 6._o 23._o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o just_a recompense_n of_o reward_n heb._n 2._o 2._o be_v death_n and_o that_o the_o least_o sin_n according_a to_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o law_n if_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n make_v a_o man_n subjâ—…ct_n to_o the_o curse_n of_o god_n gal._n 3._o 10._o and_o that_o as_o every_o sin_n deserve_v death_n and_o therefore_o in_o itself_o be_v mortal_a so_o every_o sin_n be_v punishâ—…d_v with_o death_n either_o with_o the_o death_n of_o the_o party_n who_o have_v no_o part_n in_o christ_n to_o who_o all_o sin_n be_v mortal_a or_o with_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n as_o the_o sin_n of_o those_o who_o be_v his_o member_n to_o who_o their_o sin_n which_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n be_v mortal_a become_v venial_a as_o be_v already_o punish_v in_o christ_n and_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n satisfy_v for_o they_o by_o the_o satisfaction_n give_v by_o christ_n who_o blood_n do_v cleanse_v we_o 14._o from_o all_o our_o sin_n both_o great_a and_o small_a none_o be_v so_o small_a but_o that_o it_o be_v of_o sufficient_a weight_n to_o press_v down_o the_o sinner_n to_o hell_n be_v of_o infinite_a guilt_n commit_v against_o infinite_a justice_n deserve_v infinite_a punishment_n for_o which_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n can_v be_v satisfy_v but_o by_o a_o propitiation_n of_o infinite_a value_n thus_o therefore_o i_o reason_n that_o sinnâ—…_n which_o be_v punish_v with_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n be_v in_o itself_o mortal_a all_o and_o every_o even_o â—…he_v least_o sin_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v punish_v with_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n therefore_o all_o and_o every_o even_o the_o least_o sin_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v in_o itself_o mortal_a but_o bellarmine_n have_v a_o conceit_n 4._o that_o venial_a sin_n be_v not_o simple_o siâ—…nes_n nor_o against_o the_o law_n but_o beside_o it_o i_o answer_v first_o that_o which_o be_v beside_o the_o law_n be_v a_o aberration_n from_o it_o and_o a_o declination_n from_o it_o â—…ither_o to_o the_o right_a hand_n or_o to_o the_o left_a and_o that_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o be_v 14._o absolute_o forbid_v second_o to_o do_v that_o which_o be_v beside_o the_o law_n be_v not_o to_o do_v that_o which_o be_v command_v but_o he_o that_o do_v not_o the_o thing_n command_v that_o do_v not_o all_o that_o do_v not_o continue_v in_o do_v all_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o
what_o we_o be_v and_o not_o what_o we_o be_v that_o see_v from_o what_o we_o be_v fall_v we_o may_v seek_v to_o be_v repair_v in_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n for_o righteousness_n to_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v rom._n 10._o 4._o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n god_n make_v with_o man_n in_o his_o state_n of_o integrity_n when_o he_o be_v able_a to_o keep_v it_o but_o after_o the_o fall_n because_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o man_n shall_v perform_v that_o covenant_n in_o and_o by_o himself_o he_o in_o great_a mercy_n make_v with_o man_n the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n in_o christ._n but_o lest_o any_o man_n shall_v either_o through_o ignorance_n or_o pride_n neglect_v the_o benefit_n of_o the_o messiah_n it_o please_v god_n to_o renew_v the_o covenant_n of_o work_n not_o to_o that_o end_n that_o man_n shall_v be_v justify_v or_o save_v thereby_o but_o that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o mean_n to_o drive_v they_o unto_o christ._n and_o foe_n bellarmine_n himself_o have_v teach_v discrimen_fw-la lex_fw-la non_fw-la data_fw-la erat_fw-la ut_fw-la justificaret_fw-la sed_fw-la ut_fw-la morbum_fw-la â—…stenderet_fw-la &_o ad_fw-la quaerâ—…ndum_fw-la medicum_fw-la excitaret_fw-la the_o law_n be_v not_o give_v to_o that_o end_n that_o it_o shall_v justify_v but_o that_o it_o may_v show_v the_o disease_n and_o stirte_n up_o man_n to_o seek_v to_o the_o physician_n again_o a_o distinction_n be_v to_o be_v make_v as_o in_o the_o answer_n to_o the_o second_o reason_n of_o the_o party_n to_o who_o the_o law_n be_v give_v for_o to_o the_o wicked_a and_o reprobate_a who_o be_v god_n rebellious_a subject_n the_o law_n be_v indeed_o impossible_a through_o their_o own_o default_n and_o yet_o god_n exact_v most_o just_o that_o righteousness_n in_o which_o he_o do_v create_v they_o he_o require_v most_o just_o a_o account_n of_o those_o talent_n which_o he_o commit_v to_o they_o though_o now_o they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o pay_v the_o debt_n be_v due_o exact_v of_o the_o debtor_n though_o through_o his_o own_o default_n he_o be_v not_o now_o able_a to_o make_v payment_n as_o for_o the_o elect_a who_o the_o lord_n have_v before_o they_o be_v love_v in_o christ_n he_o have_v give_v his_o law_n to_o they_o not_o to_o this_o end_n that_o either_o by_o the_o observation_n thereof_o in_o their_o own_o person_n they_o shall_v be_v justify_v or_o by_o the_o breach_n thereof_o they_o shall_v be_v condemn_v for_o then_o who_o can_v be_v save_v but_o the_o use_n of_o the_o law_n to_o they_o before_o their_o conversion_n be_v that_o it_o may_v be_v unto_o they_o a_o schoolmaster_n unto_o christ_n and_o after_o their_o conversion_n and_o justification_n it_o may_v be_v a_o rule_n whereby_o to_o frame_v their_o life_n and_o conversation_n aspire_v always_o towards_o that_o perfection_n which_o the_o law_n prescribe_v though_o they_o can_v full_o attain_v unto_o it_o why_o then_o say_v augustine_n 970._o shall_v not_o this_o perfection_n be_v enjoin_v to_o man_n though_o no_o man_n in_o this_o life_n have_v it_o non_fw-la enim_fw-la rectè_fw-la curratur_fw-la si_fw-la quò_fw-la currendum_fw-la est_fw-la nesciatur_fw-la quomodo_fw-la autem_fw-la sciretur_fw-la si_fw-la nullis_fw-la praeceptis_fw-la ostenderetur_fw-la for_o man_n can_v run_v well_o if_o they_o know_v not_o whither_o they_o must_v run_v and_o how_o shall_v they_o know_v that_o if_o by_o precept_n it_o be_v not_o make_v know_v to_o they_o and_o worthy_a be_v that_o say_n of_o bernard_n 50._o to_o be_v repeat_v again_o and_o again_o neither_o be_v the_o commander_n ignorant_a that_o the_o weight_n of_o the_o commandment_n do_v exceed_v the_o strength_n of_o man_n but_o he_o judge_v it_o profitable_a that_o hereby_o they_o shall_v be_v admonish_v of_o their_o own_o unsufficiencie_n and_o that_o they_o may_v know_v to_o what_o end_n or_o perfection_n of_o righteousness_n they_o shall_v aspire_v therefore_o by_o command_v impossible_a thing_n he_o do_v not_o make_v man_n transgressor_n but_o humble_a that_o every_o mouth_n may_v be_v stoppod_n 20._o and_o the_o whole_a world_n make_v obnoxious_a to_o god_n for_o by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n no_o flesh_n shall_v be_v justify_v in_o his_o sight_n for_o receive_v the_o commandment_n and_o feel_v our_o defectivenes_n we_o shall_v cry_v to_o heaven_n and_o god_n will_v have_v mercy_n on_o we_o and_o we_o shall_v know_v in_o that_o day_n that_o not_o by_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n 5._o which_o we_o have_v do_v but_o according_a to_o his_o mercy_n he_o have_v save_v we_o testimony_n §_o x._o his_o four_o reason_n be_v collect_v out_o of_o three_o place_n of_o scripture_n rom._n 8._o 4._o mat._n 6._o 10._o heb._n 5._o 9_o in_o the_o first_o it_o be_v say_v that_o christ_n suffer_v that_o the_o justification_n of_o the_o law_n may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o in_o the_o second_o we_o be_v teach_v to_o pray_v that_o god_n will_v may_v be_v do_v upon_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n in_o the_o three_o that_o christ_n be_v make_v to_o all_o that_o obey_v he_o the_o cause_n of_o eternal_a salvation_n but_o say_v he_o if_o we_o canâ—…t_v fulfil_v the_o law_n than_o christ_n miss_v of_o his_o end_n for_o notwithstanding_o his_o suffering_n the_o justification_n of_o the_o law_n be_v not_o fulfil_v in_o we_o neither_o be_v our_o prayer_n ever_o obtain_v of_o fulfil_a gâ—…ds_n will_v and_o commandment_n on_o earth_n as_o in_o heaven_n neither_o be_v christ_n the_o author_n of_o salvation_n to_o any_o because_o none_o obey_v he_o 4._o answ._n as_o touch_v the_o first_o place_n because_o it_o be_v often_o allege_v by_o bellarmine_n i_o will_v somewhat_o insist_v upon_o it_o the_o place_n be_v two_o way_n expound_v either_o of_o sanctification_n or_o of_o justification_n ifit_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o sanctification_n as_o the_o papist_n common_o expound_v it_o we_o acknowledge_v that_o our_o sanctification_n be_v the_o end_n and_o fruit_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o christ_n and_o that_o this_o end_n be_v achieve_v iâ—…_n all_o those_o who_o live_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v in_o all_o true_a believer_n i_o say_v it_o be_v archieve_v 〈◊〉_d in_o this_o life_n and_o perfect_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v but_o as_o i_o suppose_v it_o be_v rather_o to_o be_v understand_v of_o justification_n for_o the_o apostle_n have_v assure_v the_o faithful_a vers_n 1._o that_o notwithstanding_o sin_n and_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n and_o of_o death_n whereof_o he_o have_v complain_v chap._n 7._o remain_v in_o they_o yet_o forasmuch_o as_o we_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o same_o by_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n vers_fw-la 25._o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o they_o which_o be_v in_o christ_n as_o his_o member_n who_o he_o describe_v by_o this_o character_n that_o they_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o verse_n follow_v he_o confirm_v the_o same_o conclusion_n show_v how_o christ_n have_v deliver_v we_o for_o say_v he_o vers_n 2._o the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n in_o christ_n jesus_n have_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o of_o death_n whereby_o the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n we_o understand_v the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o holiness_n or_o sanctification_n not_o in_o we_o but_o in_o christ_n jesus_n for_o so_o he_o say_v though_o they_o do_v not_o observe_v it_o who_o understand_v this_o place_n of_o sanctification_n and_o righteousness_n inherent_a who_o by_o his_o righteousness_n and_o merit_n have_v deliver_v we_o from_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n and_o of_o death_n but_o the_o apostle_n as_o in_o the_o former_a chapter_n vers_fw-la 24._o so_o here_o in_o the_o singular_a number_n speak_v of_o himself_o teach_v by_o his_o own_o example_n every_o true_a christian_n to_o apply_v the_o benefit_n of_o christ_n to_o himself_o for_o that_o which_o be_v impossible_a for_o the_o law_n to_o do_v that_o be_v to_o justify_v we_o in_o that_o it_o be_v weak_a through_o the_o flesh_n god_n send_v his_o own_o son_n in_o the_o likeness_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n that_o be_v in_o the_o humane_a nature_n subject_n to_o passion_n and_o infirmity_n and_o that_o for_o sin_n that_o he_o may_v take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n for_o so_o say_v 〈◊〉_d 8._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d condemn_v sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v exact_v the_o due_a punishment_n of_o sin_n in_o his_o humane_a nature_n that_o the_o guilt_n of_o our_o sin_n be_v take_v away_o by_o his_o alsufficient_a satisfaction_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o which_o the_o law_n require_v unto_o justification_n may_v by_o christ_n be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o who_o be_v his_o member_n which_o walk_v not_o as_o also_o he_o have_v say_v in_o the_o first_o verse_n not_o after_o
the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n §_o xi_o as_o if_o the_o apostle_n have_v say_v although_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n and_o expound_v death_n remain_v in_o we_o who_o be_v both_o justify_v which_o make_v i_o cry_v out_o chap._n 7._o 24_o yet_o forasmuch_o as_o we_o be_v deliver_v therefrom_o by_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n to_o who_o all_o thanks_o be_v therefore_o due_a vers_n 25._o i_o do_v therefore_o now_o assure_v all_o the_o faithful_a and_o true_a member_n of_o christ_n who_o may_v be_v know_v by_o this_o mark_n that_o they_o live_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n that_o they_o be_v deliver_v from_o damnation_n and_o their_o salvation_n be_v sure_a now_o there_o be_v 2._o thing_n whereby_o christ_n have_v deliver_v we_o from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n that_o be_v from_o the_o power_n or_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o of_o death_n the_o former_a be_v the_o power_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n perfect_a obedience_n and_o holiness_n which_o be_v call_v the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n in_o christ_n the_o other_o his_o suffering_n wherein_o he_o yield_v a_o all-sufficient_a satisfaction_n by_o bear_v the_o punishment_n whereby_o sin_n be_v condemn_v in_o our_o nature_n which_o have_v sin_v which_o nature_n though_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d free_a from_o sin_n as_o chrysostâ—…me_n 〈◊〉_d speak_v yet_o like_a to_o the_o sinful_a flesh_n that_o be_v to_o say_v passable_a he_o therefore_o take_v upon_o he_o that_o because_o by_o the_o observation_n of_o the_o law_n in_o our_o own_o person_n it_o be_v impossible_a by_o reason_n of_o our_o flesh_n to_o be_v justify_v all_o which_o the_o law_n require_v to_o justification_n might_n â—…ee_n do_v not_o say_v by_o we_o but_o in_o we_o that_o be_v in_o our_o nature_n be_v perform_v by_o christ_n for_o it_o be_v christ_n as_o 34._o chrysostâ—…me_n say_v that_o fulfil_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o we_o and_o for_o we_o who_o be_v his_o true_a member_n and_o be_v to_o be_v know_v as_o i_o say_v by_o this_o mark_n that_o live_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o this_o place_n prove_v that_o because_o it_o be_v impossible_a by_o reason_n of_o the_o flesh_n to_o be_v justify_v by_o that_o righteousness_n which_o be_v prescribe_v in_o the_o law_n therefore_o god_n in_o his_o mercy_n send_v his_o son_n to_o take_v our_o nature_n upon_o he_o that_o therein_o he_o may_v perform_v for_o we_o whatsoever_o the_o law_n itself_o require_v to_o justification_n thus_o this_o place_n be_v expound_v by_o 4._o chrysostome_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d say_v he_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d not_o to_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o curse_n and_o that_o christ_n fulfil_v it_o for_o we_o locum_fw-la oecumenius_n in_o like_a manner_n if_o any_o man_n shall_v say_v what_o be_v this_o to_o we_o he_o say_v these_o thing_n christ_n do_v that_o the_o scope_n of_o the_o law_n for_o that_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o and_o what_o be_v the_o scope_n of_o the_o law_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v obnoxious_a to_o the_o curse_n or_o as_o 17._o chrysostome_n in_o another_o place_n the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n be_v that_o a_o man_n may_v be_v justify_v for_o what_o do_v the_o law_n intend_v to_o make_v a_o man_n just_a but_o it_o be_v not_o able_a because_o no_o man_n fulfil_v it_o locum_fw-la theodoreâ—…_n when_o the_o law_n be_v not_o able_a to_o perform_v what_o it_o intend_v by_o reason_n of_o their_o weakness_n to_o who_o it_o be_v give_v the_o only_o beget_v word_n of_o god_n make_v man_n by_o the_o humane_a flesh_n overcome_v sin_n have_v fulfil_v all_o righteousness_n and_o be_v not_o infect_v with_o any_o blemish_n of_o sin_n and_o have_v undergo_v the_o death_n of_o sinner_n as_o if_o he_o have_v be_v a_o sinner_n etc._n etc._n and_o on_o those_o word_n that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n may_v be_v in_o we_o he_o pay_v our_o debt_n say_v he_o and_o perform_v the_o end_n and_o scope_n of_o the_o law_n what_o be_v that_o that_o he_o may_v declare_v they_o to_o be_v just_a that_o be_v that_o he_o may_v justify_v they_o to_o who_o the_o law_n be_v give_v locum_fw-la ambrose_n quando_fw-la impletur_fw-la in_o â—…bis_fw-la justificatiâ—…_n legis_fw-la nisâ—…_n cum_fw-la datur_fw-la remissiâ—…_n omnium_fw-la peccatorum_fw-la when_o be_v the_o justification_n of_o the_o law_n fulfil_v in_o we_o but_o when_o the_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n be_v grant_v to_o we_o for_o as_o i_o have_v before_o allege_v out_o of_o 19_o augustine_n all_o the_o commandment_n be_v repute_v do_v when_o that_o which_o be_v not_o do_v be_v pardon_v if_o therefore_o this_o place_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o our_o fulfil_n the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n in_o or_o by_o ourselves_o christ_n have_v not_o obtain_v his_o end_n for_o so_o long_o as_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v our_o inbred_a cotruption_n by_o reason_n whereof_o it_o be_v impossible_a for_o the_o law_n to_o justify_v remain_v as_o in_o this_o life_n it_o always_o do_v even_o in_o the_o best_a so_o long_v it_o be_v not_o possible_a either_o to_o fulfil_v the_o law_n or_o to_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o observation_n of_o it_o §_o xii_o to_o the_o second_o place_n which_o be_v the_o three_o petition_n of_o the_o 10._o lord_n prayer_n i_o answer_v that_o we_o pray_v not_o that_o we_o upon_o earth_n may_v in_o equality_n of_o obedience_n match_v the_o angel_n in_o heaven_n but_o that_o we_o may_v imitate_v their_o obedience_n and_o be_v like_a to_o they_o in_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n willing_o ready_o faithful_o constant_o for_o the_o particle_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o signify_v not_o parity_n but_o likenessâ—…_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v we_o shall_v indeed_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d matth._n 22._o 30._o as_o the_o angel_n but_o here_o we_o may_v not_o dream_v of_o angelical_a perfection_n to_o the_o 9_o three_o i_o answer_v that_o our_o saviour_n be_v author_n of_o salvation_n to_o all_o that_o obey_v he_o which_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v both_o of_o the_o obedience_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v the_o principal_a for_o this_o be_v the_o 29._o work_n of_o god_n by_o which_o in_o christ_n we_o fulfil_v the_o law_n that_o we_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o also_o of_o our_o new_a obedience_n but_o neither_o of_o both_o do_v argue_v the_o perfect_a fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n in_o our_o own_o person_n this_o threefold_a cord_n therefore_o be_v easy_o dissolve_v §_o xiii_o his_o five_o reason_n whosoever_o have_v the_o holy_a spirit_n they_o fulfil_v reason_n the_o law_n all_o that_o be_v true_o justify_v have_v the_o holy_a spirit_n rom._n 5._o 5._o &_o 8._o 15._o 1_o cor._n 3._o 16._o gal._n 3._o 2._o tit._n 3._o 6._o therefore_o all_o that_o be_v true_o justify_v fulfil_v the_o law_n the_o proposition_n he_o prove_v thus_o whosoever_o have_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n gal._n 5._o they_o fulfil_v the_o law_n all_o that_o have_v the_o spirit_n have_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n therefore_o all_o that_o have_v the_o spirit_n fulfil_v the_o law_n this_o second_o proposition_n he_o prove_v because_o against_o those_o who_o produce_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o charity_n joy_n peace_n etc._n etc._n there_o be_v no_o law_n that_o be_v the_o law_n have_v not_o whereof_o to_o accuse_v they_o as_o the_o breaker_n thereof_o therefore_o whosoever_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o help_n of_o the_o spirit_n he_o fulfil_v the_o law_n and_o if_o he_o do_v not_o fulfil_v the_o law_n then_o have_v he_o not_o receive_v the_o spirit_n neither_o be_v he_o true_o justify_v to_o the_o proposition_n of_o the_o first_o syllogism_n i_o answer_v that_o those_o who_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n do_v keep_v the_o law_n but_o none_o fulfil_v the_o law_n who_o have_v not_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o none_o have_v the_o fullness_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o who_o the_o flesh_n remain_v lust_a against_o the_o spirit_n in_o who_o this_o conflict_n be_v as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o best_a they_o can_v do_v the_o thing_n that_o they_o will_v gal._n 5._o 17._o and_o much_o less_o can_v they_o fulfil_v the_o law_n from_o which_o they_o be_v so_o far_o as_o that_o the_o good_a thing_n they_o will_v they_o do_v not_o and_o the_o evil_a thing_n which_o they_o will_v not_o they_o do_v rom._n 7._o 19_o and_o so_o to_o the_o proposition_n of_o the_o second_o syllogism_n that_o those_o who_o have_v the_o spirit_n have_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n but_o not_o without_o measure_n nor_o in_o full_a measure_n but_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o the_o gift_n of_o christ_n ephes._n 4._o 7._o
have_v receive_v but_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n rom._n 8._o 23._o as_o for_o his_o three_o prosyllogisme_n that_o against_o such_o there_o be_v no_o 23._o law_n the_o meaning_n be_v not_o that_o those_o which_o have_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n do_v never_o transgress_v the_o law_n for_o in_o many_o 2._o thing_n we_o offend_v all_o but_o the_o word_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v either_o of_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o against_o such_o there_o be_v no_o law_n but_o against_o the_o contrary_a fruit_n of_o the_o flesh_n or_o of_o the_o person_n endue_v with_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o then_o the_o meaning_n be_v either_o as_o 1_o tim._n 1._o 9_o that_o the_o law_n be_v not_o give_v to_o such_o or_o as_o gal._n 5._o 18._o that_o those_o who_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n be_v not_o under_o the_o law_n that_o be_v they_o be_v neither_o under_o the_o curse_n not_o yet_o under_o the_o terror_n and_o dominion_n of_o the_o law_n as_o if_o they_o need_v thereby_o to_o be_v force_v to_o obedience_n but_o they_o be_v as_o it_o be_v a_o law_n unto_o themselves_o willing_o perform_v obedience_n to_o that_o which_o the_o law_n prescribe_v according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o grace_n receive_v not_o but_o that_o sometime_o they_o fail_v the_o flesh_n prevail_v against_o the_o spirit_n not_o under_o the_o curse_n nor_o subject_n to_o the_o accusation_n and_o condemnation_n of_o the_o law_n because_o in_o christ_n who_o have_v free_v they_o from_o the_o curse_n their_o sin_n be_v forgive_v 34._o who_o then_o shall_v lay_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o charge_n of_o god_n child_n see_v it_o be_v god_n that_o do_v justify_v who_o shall_v condemn_v see_v christ_n who_o die_v for_o we_o make_v also_o intercession_n for_o we_o but_o this_o do_v not_o prove_v that_o therefore_o the_o faithful_a sin_n not_o but_o this_o prove_v that_o when_o have_v sin_v they_o confess_v their_o sin_n god_n be_v just_a to_o forgive_v they_o because_o we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n christ_n jesus_n the_o righteous_a and_o he_o be_v the_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n in_o this_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o god_n acceptation_n of_o we_o in_o christ_n and_o not_o in_o our_o obedience_n do_v our_o justification_n consist_v but_o he_o that_o fulfil_v the_o law_n need_v not_o remission_n of_o sin_n which_o all_o do_v need_n and_o therefore_o desperate_a be_v bellarmine_n conclusion_n that_o whosoever_o be_v justify_v fulfil_v the_o law_n and_o whosoever_o do_v not_o fulfil_v the_o law_n which_o no_o man_n do_v be_v not_o justify_v §_o fourteen_o and_o such_o also_o be_v his_o last_o argument_n which_o may_v thus_o be_v not_o frame_v whosoever_o sin_v not_o fulfil_v the_o law_n of_o every_o justify_v man_n it_o may_v be_v verify_v that_o he_o sin_v not_o therefore_o every_o justify_v man_n fulfil_v the_o law_n the_o proposition_n he_o prove_v because_o he_o that_o sin_v not_o do_v not_o transgress_v the_o law_n and_o he_o that_o do_v not_o transgress_v the_o law_n do_v fulfil_v it_o first_o i_o answer_v to_o the_o proposition_n and_o the_o proof_n thereof_o that_o they_o be_v true_a if_o understand_v of_o continue_a act_n as_o thus_o he_o that_o sin_v not_o that_o be_v that_o never_o sin_v he_o that_o transgress_v not_o the_o law_n that_o be_v that_o never_o do_v transgress_v it_o do_v fulfil_v it_o for_o none_o do_v fulfil_v the_o law_n but_o they_o who_o continue_v in_o all_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v they_o which_o be_v due_o to_o be_v mark_v for_o the_o papist_n seem_v to_o be_v of_o this_o opinion_n that_o by_o any_o one_o act_n of_o obedience_n wherein_o a_o man_n sin_v not_o he_o do_v fulfil_v the_o law_n and_o so_o they_o fear_v not_o to_o say_v that_o every_o work_n of_o charity_n do_v absolute_o merit_v eternal_a life_n wherein_o they_o do_v grievous_o err_v imagine_v that_o as_o one_o act_n commit_v against_o charity_n do_v absolute_o deserve_v damnation_n so_o any_o one_o act_n proceed_v from_o charity_n do_v absolute_o merit_v salvation_n but_o who_o know_v not_o that_o the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n be_v copulative_a and_o so_o to_o be_v understand_v as_o therefore_o in_o a_o copulative_a proposition_n consist_v of_o many_o suppose_v twenty_o part_n if_o any_o one_o be_v false_a though_o all_o the_o rest_n be_v true_a the_o whole_a proposition_n be_v false_a and_o to_o be_v deny_v so_o if_o a_o man_n shall_v keep_v all_o the_o commandment_n and_o transgress_v any_o one_o though_o it_o be_v but_o once_o he_o be_v a_o transgressor_n of_o the_o law_n and_o be_v as_o 10._o saint_n james_n say_v guilty_a of_o all_o and_o by_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o law_n be_v subject_a to_o the_o curse_n because_o he_o have_v not_o 10._o continue_v in_o all_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v they_o he_o that_o will_v be_v think_v to_o fulfil_v the_o law_n must_v not_o only_o abstain_v from_o all_o the_o thing_n forbid_v but_o he_o must_v also_o do_v the_o thing_n command_v he_o must_v do_v all_o he_o must_v continue_v in_o do_v all_o and_o thus_o if_o the_o proposition_n and_o the_o proof_n thereof_o be_v understand_v he_o that_o sin_v not_o he_o that_o transgress_v not_o the_o law_n that_o be_v he_o that_o never_o sin_v he_o that_o never_o transgress_v the_o law_n do_v fulfil_v it_o be_v true_a but_o otherwise_o they_o be_v false_a and_o to_o be_v deny_v §_o xv._n i_o come_v to_o the_o assumption_n which_o bellarmine_n prove_v thus_o whosoever_o be_v regenerate_v and_o bear_v of_o god_n sin_v not_o all_o that_o be_v justify_v be_v regenerate_v and_o that_o because_o no_o man_n denyethit_n he_o prove_v by_o manifold_a testimony_n joh._n 1._o 12_o 13._o &_o 3._o 5._o 1_o pet._n 2._o 1_o 1_o joh._n 4._o 7._o rom._n 8._o 15._o therefore_o those_o that_o be_v justify_v sin_n not_o the_o proposition_n he_o prove_v out_o of_o 1_o joh._n 3._o 9_o whosoever_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n sin_v not_o neither_o can_v he_o sin_n because_o he_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n yet_o i_o will_v not_o answer_v he_o as_o he_o answer_v we_o 15._o viz._n that_o there_o be_v five_o exposition_n of_o this_o place_n and_o never_o a_o one_o of_o they_o to_o the_o purpose_n and_o so_o dismiss_v it_o be_v indeed_o unanswerable_a but_o i_o answer_v that_o the_o apostle_n do_v not_o mean_a that_o the_o regenerate_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o do_v not_o sin_n at_o all_o for_o to_o that_o erroneous_a sense_n both_o jovin_n and_o pelag._n do_v abuse_v that_o place_n as_o bellar._n here_o do_v but_o his_o meaning_n may_v be_v explain_v out_o of_o his_o own_o word_n in_o the_o same_o epistle_n for_o as_o in_o the_o five_o chapter_n v_o 18._o when_o he_o say_v whosoeveris_fw-la bear_v of_o god_n sin_v not_o he_o mean_v as_o appear_v by_o the_o word_n go_v before_o that_o he_o sin_v not_o unto_o death_n that_o be_v commit_v not_o that_o unpardonable_a sin_n for_o which_o we_o be_v not_o to_o pray_v v_o 16._o so_o here_o when_o he_o say_v whosoever_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n do_v not_o commit_v sin_n his_o meaning_n may_v be_v collect_v out_o of_o the_o next_o verse_n go_v before_o vers_n 8._o compare_v with_o joh._n 8._o 34._o he_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n work_v not_o sin_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o he_o that_o work_v sin_n he_o that_o be_v a_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n be_v of_o the_o devil_n as_o he_o say_v vers_fw-la 8._o he_o that_o work_v sin_n say_v our_o saviour_n joh._n 8._o 34._o be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n and_o therefore_o in_o he_o sin_n reign_v as_o therefore_o in_o the_o five_o chapter_n when_o he_o say_v he_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n sin_v not_o he_o mean_v that_o he_o do_v not_o so_o sin_n as_o he_o have_v say_v vers_fw-la 16._o viz._n unto_o death_n so_o here_o when_o it_o be_v say_v he_o can_v sin_v his_o meaning_n be_v in_o that_o manner_n as_o a_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n as_o the_o child_n of_o the_o devil_n as_o the_o servant_n of_o sin_n in_o who_o sin_n reign_v and_o in_o this_o sense_n augustine_n 5._o say_v in_o quo_fw-la peccatum_fw-la non_fw-la regnat_fw-la non_fw-la peccat_fw-la in_o who_o sin_n reign_v not_o he_o sin_v not_o namely_o as_o those_o who_o in_o the_o scripture_n be_v call_v 31._o sinner_n that_o be_v impenitent_a sinner_n servant_n of_o sin_n in_o who_o sin_n reign_v worker_n of_o iniquity_n luk._n 13._o 27._o matth._n 7._o 23._o who_o shall_v be_v condemn_v but_o although_o they_o who_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n be_v not_o such_o as_o the_o scripture_n call_v sinner_n neither_o do_v so_o sin_v
causa_fw-la siâ—…e_v qâ—…_n nâ—…n_o for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v without_o holiness_n no_o man_n shall_v see_v god_n heb._n 12._o 14._o and_o for_o this_o cause_n we_o serious_o exhâ—…rtall_a man_n who_o profess_v themselves_o to_o believe_v and_o to_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n to_o be_v careful_a that_o they_o may_v be_v â—…_n precedent_n of_o good_a work_n for_o these_o be_v good_a and_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a as_o i_o show_v before_o bellâ—…rmine_n when_o i_o propound_v those_o argument_n which_o we_o do_v use_v to_o move_v man_n unto_o good_a work_n so_o much_o of_o his_o first_o testimony_n §_o xix_o to_o that_o place_n of_o saint_n james_n he_o add_v 19_o six_o other_o testimony_n to_o which_o a_o short_a answer_n will_v suffice_v to_o the_o first_o out_o of_o eccles._n 18._o 21_o i_o have_v full_o answer_v in_o the_o first_o 3_o controversy_n 2._o his_o second_o testimony_n be_v rom._n 6._o 19_o as_o you_o have_v exhibit_v your_o member_n to_o serve_v uncleannessâ—…_n and_o iniquity_n unto_o iniquity_n so_o now_o exhibit_v 19_o your_o member_n to_o serve_v justice_n unto_o sanctification_n where_o unto_o sanctification_n do_v not_o signify_v to_o get_v the_o first_o holiness_n sor_n he_o speak_v to_o they_o who_o be_v holy_a and_o just_a but_o to_o increase_v sanctification_n but_o that_o by_o sanctification_n be_v mean_v justification_n and_o by_o sanctity_n justice_n it_o be_v plain_a by_o the_o antithesis_fw-la for_o he_o oppose_v sanctification_n to_o iniquity_n his_o argument_n be_v thus_o frame_v sanctification_n may_v and_o must_v be_v increase_v by_o good_a work_n which_o be_v prove_v by_o this_o text_n and_o not_o deny_v by_o we_o justification_n be_v sanctification_n and_o that_o he_o prove_v because_o what_o be_v oppose_v to_o iniquity_n be_v justification_n sanctification_n be_v here_o oppose_v to_o iniquity_n therefore_o here_o sanctification_n signify_v justification_n ans._n that_o justification_n and_o sanctification_n be_v by_o no_o mean_n to_o be_v confound_v i_o prove_v at_o large_a in_o the_o first_o 2._o question_n for_o this_o be_v the_o source_n of_o all_o their_o error_n in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n the_o apostle_n do_v careful_o distinguish_v they_o for_o have_v in_o the_o former_a chapter_n treat_v of_o justification_n by_o faith_n without_o work_n that_o man_n shall_v not_o abuse_v that_o doctrine_n to_o licentiousness_n of_o life_n in_o this_o and_o the_o next_o chapter_n he_o treat_v of_o sanctification_n show_v in_o this_o 6_o chapter_n that_o sanctification_n be_v a_o necessary_a companion_n of_o justification_n and_o therefore_o exhort_v those_o that_o be_v justifiâ—…_n to_o the_o duty_n of_o sanctification_n the_o abuse_n he_o prevent_v vers_fw-la 1._o and_o 15._o for_o whereas_o he_o have_v teach_v in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n that_o where_o sin_n abound_v grace_n do_v superabound_v he_o make_v this_o objection_n what_o then_o shall_v we_o continue_v in_o sin_n that_o grace_n may_v abound_v god_n forbid_v so_o again_o by_o justification_n we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o from_o the_o rigour_n and_o terror_n or_o dominion_n it_o what_o then_o shall_v we_o sin_v because_o we_o be_v not_o under_o the_o law_n but_o under_o grace_n god_n forbid_v the_o unseparable_a conjunction_n of_o these_o two_o benefit_n be_v show_v by_o the_o etc._n sacrament_n of_o baptism_n for_o as_o it_o be_v a_o seal_n of_o that_o righteousness_n which_o be_v by_o faith_n unto_o we_o be_v baptize_v into_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n so_o it_o be_v the_o laver_n of_o regeneration_n wherein_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v we_o be_v baptize_v into_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n that_o as_o he_o die_v so_o we_o shall_v die_v unto_o sin_n and_o as_o he_o rise_v again_o never_o to_o die_v any_o more_o so_o we_o shall_v arise_v from_o the_o grave_n of_o sin_n never_o to_o die_v any_o more_o for_o how_o shall_v they_o that_o be_v dead_a to_o sin_n live_v any_o more_o therein_o and_o hereupon_o follow_v his_o exhortation_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o let_v sin_n reign_v in_o we_o nor_o give_v our_o member_n as_o instrument_n of_o unrighteousness_n unto_o sin_n etc._n etc._n and_o as_o he_o do_v dehort_v we_o from_o suffer_a sin_n to_o relgne_v in_o we_o so_o he_o assure_v the_o faithful_a that_o sin_n shall_v no_o more_o have_v dominion_n over_o they_o because_o they_o be_v not_o under_o the_o law_n but_o under_o grace_n and_o have_v prevent_v the_o abuse_n of_o that_o doctrine_n vers_fw-la 15._o he_o renew_v both_o his_o dehortation_n from_o suffer_a sin_n to_o reign_v in_o they_o because_o if_o it_o do_v reign_v in_o they_o they_o must_v needs_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o it_o when_o as_o in_o their_o redemption_n they_o be_v free_v from_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n that_o they_o may_v become_v the_o servant_n 18._o of_o righteousness_n and_o also_o his_o exhortation_n vers_fw-la 19_o that_o they_o will_v yield_v their_o member_n as_o servant_n to_o holiness_n etc._n etc._n to_o his_o reason_n that_o by_o sanctification_n here_o be_v mean_v justification_n because_o it_o be_v oppose_v to_o iniquity_n i_o answer_v that_o both_o justification_n and_o sanctification_n be_v oppose_v to_o sin_n and_o iniquity_n but_o with_o this_o difference_n in_o sin_n there_o be_v two_o thing_n the_o guilt_n and_o the_o corruption_n or_o pollution_n by_o justification_n which_o be_v oppose_v to_o accuse_v and_o condemn_v rom._n 8._o 33._o we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o damnation_n by_o our_o sanctification_n which_o be_v oppose_v to_o pollution_n we_o be_v free_v in_o some_o measure_n from_o the_o corruption_n that_o it_o be_v to_o say_v from_o the_o dominion_n of_o sin_n §_o xx._n his_o three_o testimony_n be_v 2_o cor._n 7._o 1._o where_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v 1._o that_o have_v these_o promise_n of_o our_o justification_n and_o adoption_n chap._n 6._o 16_o 28_o we_o 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increase_v howbeit_o the_o apostle_n do_v not_o speak_v of_o justice_n itself_o to_o be_v increase_v but_o of_o the_o fruit_n of_o justice_n by_o justice_n in_o this_o place_n meaning_n as_o vers_n 9_o and_o matth._n 6._o 1._o liberality_n in_o almes-giving_a and_o by_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n alm_n unto_o which_o that_o they_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o enable_v the_o apostle_n pray_v that_o their_o seed_n may_v be_v multiply_v mean_v thereby_o their_o store_n which_o in_o the_o faithful_a be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o seed_n of_o alm_n that_o have_v always_o all_o sufficiency_n in_o all_o thing_n they_o may_v abound_v to_o every_o good_a work_n be_v enrich_v in_o every_o thing_n to_o all_o bountifulness_n veâ—…s_n 8_o 11._o so_o far_o be_v the_o apostle_n from_o signify_v that_o by_o their_o almes-giving_a their_o wealth_n shall_v be_v diminish_v §_o xxii_o his_o five_o testimony_n joh._n 14._o 23._o if_o any_o love_v i_o he_o will_v 23_o keep_v my_o word_n and_o my_o 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be_v unjust_a if_o he_o render_v not_o heaven_n for_o the_o same_o unjust_a they_o mean_v for_o not_o render_v a_o just_a and_o equal_a reward_n where_o before_o howsoever_o some_o like_a snail_n when_o they_o be_v touch_v do_v pull_v in_o their_o horn_n yet_o this_o undoubted_o be_v the_o tenet_n of_o the_o learned_a papist_n at_o this_o day_n 17._o opera_fw-la bona_fw-la justorum_fw-la meritoria_fw-la esse_fw-la ex_fw-la condigno_fw-la non_fw-la solum_fw-la ratione_fw-la pacti_fw-la sed_fw-la etiam_fw-la ratione_fw-la operum_fw-la that_o the_o good_a work_n of_o the_o righteous_a be_v condign_o meritorious_a not_o only_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o covenant_n but_o also_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o work_n themselves_o as_o for_o those_o who_o heretofore_o have_v deny_v the_o absolute_a merit_n of_o condignity_n and_o have_v hold_v either_o merit_n of_o congruity_n only_o or_o only_o ex_fw-la pacto_fw-la they_o be_v censure_v by_o some_o of_o the_o learned_a â—…_n among_o they_o to_o 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desire_v not_o in_o matter_n of_o such_o moment_n as_o concern_v our_o eternal_a inheritance_n to_o be_v wisâ—…_n above_o that_o which_o be_v write_v be_v to_o be_v reject_v the_o word_n mereri_fw-la properly_z signify_v to_o deserve_v and_o meritum_fw-la desert_n or_o that_o which_o deserve_v a_o reward_n and_o that_o which_o do_v not_o deserve_v be_v not_o proper_o and_o true_o call_v merit_n now_o there_o be_v neither_o in_o the_o canonical_a scripture_n nor_o in_o the_o greek_a father_n any_o word_n or_o phrase_n true_o and_o proper_o translate_v which_o be_v ascribe_v to_o good_a work_n do_v signify_v or_o import_v the_o deserve_n of_o eternal_a life_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n there_o be_v word_n and_o phrase_n import_v the_o reward_n of_o work_n both_o good_a and_o bad_a but_o with_o this_o difference_n that_o the_o eternal_a reward_n of_o good_a work_n as_o it_o be_v according_a to_o the_o purpose_n of_o grace_n give_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n 9_o before_o all_o secular_a 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the_o vulgar_a sum_fw-la latin_a and_o sum_fw-la erasmus_n cyprian_n read_v misericordiam_fw-la merui_fw-la and_o so_o do_v augustine_n 5._o also_o thus_o you_o see_v how_o join_v with_o a_o a_o accusative_a it_o signify_v to_o obtain_v first_o so_o ambrose_n 63._o minus_n autem_fw-la mirari_fw-la debeâ—…us_fw-la quòd_fw-la tantam_fw-la joannes_n gratiam_fw-la in_o nascendo_fw-la meruerit_fw-la second_o ipsa_fw-la resurrect_v etiam_fw-la post_fw-la usum_fw-la vota_fw-la fastidio_fw-la sunt_fw-la &_o quae_fw-la mereri_fw-la optavimus_fw-la postquam_fw-la meruimus_fw-la abdiâ—…amus_fw-la three_o iniqueus_fw-la abel_n cain_n longaevam_fw-la dâ—…xit_fw-la aetatem_fw-la duxit_fw-la vxorem_fw-la &_o â—…c_fw-la meruit_fw-la promissione_n divina_fw-la four_o â—…ratiam_fw-la 5._o â—…um_fw-la ordinareris_fw-la episcopus_fw-la non_fw-la suscepisti_fw-la quia_fw-la gratuitò_fw-la â—…am_fw-la non_fw-la meruisti_fw-la hierome_n abdinam_fw-la quanto_fw-la magis_fw-la egâ—…_n mereri_fw-la debeo_fw-la 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samâ—…_n book_n spâ—…aking_v of_o saint_n paul_n prâ—…_n persecutionibus_fw-la &_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d meruit_fw-la appâ—…llari_fw-la 3._o of_o dâ—…vid_n 58._o 〈◊〉_d say_v qui_o &_o râ—…_n &_o prophet
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reward_n of_o their_o labour_n who_o be_v god_n workman_n vers_fw-la 9_o labour_v for_o he_o and_o not_o for_o themselves_o be_v the_o blessing_n of_o increase_n which_o god_n give_v thereunto_o even_o as_o the_o harvest_n be_v the_o reward_n of_o the_o ear_n not_o to_o be_v asscribe_v to_o the_o merit_n of_o ear_n but_o to_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n and_o so_o it_o be_v here_o plain_o say_v though_o the_o planter_n and_o the_o waterer_n shall_v have_v their_o own_o reward_n yet_o their_o reward_n be_v not_o to_o be_v asscribe_v to_o the_o merit_n of_o their_o labour_n but_o to_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n i_o have_v plant_v say_v paul_n and_o apollâ—…_n have_v water_v but_o god_n give_v the_o increase_n so_o then_o neither_o he_o that_o plant_v be_v any_o thing_n nor_o he_o that_o water_v but_o god_n that_o give_v the_o increase_n or_o if_o the_o place_n shall_v general_o be_v understand_v oâ—…_n all_o work_v both_o good_a and_o bad_a the_o meaning_n will_v be_v that_o the_o reward_n will_v be_v answerable_a either_o good_a or_o bad_a that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n psal._n 62._o 12._o to_o thou_o lord_n mercy_n for_o thou_o rendre_v to_o every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o work_n be_v not_o general_o to_o be_v understand_v of_o the_o work_n of_o all_o man_n both_o good_a and_o bad_a for_o the_o bad_a work_n of_o the_o wicked_a he_o do_v not_o reward_n in_o mercy_n but_o judgement_n without_o mercy_n shall_v be_v execute_v upon_o they_o but_o of_o the_o good_a work_n of_o the_o godly_a only_o which_o though_o they_o be_v good_a and_o acceptable_a to_o 13._o god_n in_o christ_n yet_o he_o reward_v they_o not_o according_a to_o merit_v but_o according_a to_o his_o mercy_n the_o place_n apâ—…c_n 22._o 12._o may_v be_v a_o exposition_n of_o the_o rest_n for_o whereas_o in_o the_o rest_n it_o be_v say_v that_o god_n will_v judge_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d according_a to_o their_o dâ—…eds_n here_o christ_n say_v he_o will_v render_v to_o every_o one_o 〈◊〉_d 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a_o harsh_a speech_n that_o god_n shall_v be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o debtor_n to_o any_o crâ—…ature_n yet_o as_o augustine_n say_v he_o may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o debtor_n as_o he_o be_v a_o promiser_n and_o because_o it_o be_v a_o just_a thing_n to_o keep_v promise_n he_o may_v be_v say_v to_o owe_v the_o performance_n of_o that_o which_o he_o have_v promise_v 15._o but_o as_o his_o promise_n be_v not_o the_o debito_fw-la but_o the_o gratuitâ—…_n so_o what_o he_o free_o promise_v he_o free_o give_v 7._o out_o of_o augustine_n he_o cit_v three_o testimony_n two_o out_o of_o his_o epistle_n 105._o to_o sixtus_n out_o of_o which_o epistle_n i_o have_v before_o produce_v divers_a pregnant_a testimony_n against_o merit_n so_o properlycal_v his_o first_o allegation_n be_v this_o nullane_n sunt_fw-la merita_fw-la justorâ—…m_fw-la sunt_fw-la planè_fw-la quia_fw-la â—…usti_fw-la sunt_fw-la sed_fw-la ut_fw-la justi_fw-la fierent_fw-la merita_fw-la non_fw-la fuerunt_fw-la in_o which_o 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scripture_n and_o therefore_o if_o he_o shall_v have_v write_v any_o thing_n therein_o contrary_a to_o that_o which_o i_o have_v heretofore_o prove_v out_o of_o he_o it_o ought_v not_o to_o prejudge_v those_o manifold_a pregnant_a testimony_n by_o i_o cite_v before_o which_o he_o wrought_v when_o he_o be_v of_o more_o mature_a judgement_n and_o of_o ripe_a year_n notwithstanding_o out_o of_o this_o testimony_n such_o as_o it_o be_v bellarminâ—…_n collect_v five_o conclusion_n against_o we_o first_o that_o a_o man_n he_o mean_v â—…o_o doubt_v a_o righteous_a man_n have_v the_o merit_n of_o eternal_a life_n that_o be_v as_o bellarmine_n acknowledge_v augustine_n to_o use_v the_o term_n that_o he_o have_v good_a work_n which_o god_n will_v reward_v with_o eternal_a life_n and_o that_o we_o confess_v second_o that_o eternal_a life_n be_v one_o and_o all_o our_o reward_n but_o augustine_n do_v not_o say_v unâ—…m_n neither_o be_v it_o true_a for_o temporal_a blessing_n be_v also_o reward_n 10._o though_o but_o petty_a reward_n in_o comparison_n of_o eternal_a life_n neither_o do_v he_o say_v simple_o totum_fw-la but_o tâ—…tum_fw-la cujus_fw-la promissione_n gaudemus_fw-la for_o temporal_a benefit_n we_o be_v to_o use_v but_o not_o to_o set_v our_o heart_n upon_o they_o but_o spiritual_a blessing_n be_v those_o wherein_o 20._o we_o be_v to_o rejoice_v they_o we_o use_v these_o we_o be_v to_o enjoy_v for_o those_o are_z utenda_fw-la but_o these_o be_v sruenda_fw-la three_o that_o the_o reward_n of_o eternal_a life_n be_v give_v in_o justice_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o say_v that_o it_o be_v give_v of_o mere_a liberality_n but_o augustine_n every_o where_o else_o teach_v that_o it_o be_v give_v of_o grace_n and_o that_o it_o be_v call_v grace_n non_fw-la ob_fw-la aliud_fw-la nisi_fw-la quia_fw-la gratis_o datur_fw-la for_o no_o other_o cause_n but_o because_o it_o be_v freâ—…ly_o give_v and_o that_o it_o be_v not_o grace_n si_fw-la non_fw-la sit_fw-la omni_fw-la modo_fw-la gratuita_fw-la neither_o do_v it_o hinder_v it_o to_o be_v of_o god_n free_a grace_n that_o it_o be_v give_v in_o justice_n for_o these_o two_o in_o the_o work_n of_o god_n especial_o in_o the_o work_n of_o justification_n and_o salvation_n do_v meet_v together_o grace_n and_o mercy_n in_o respect_n of_o we_o in_o that_o he_o do_v justify_v and_o save_v we_o gratis_o by_o 24._o his_o grace_n justice_n not_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o merit_n which_o in_o justice_n can_v merit_v nothing_o at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n but_o punishment_n but_o partly_o in_o reâ—…pect_n of_o christ_n merit_n unto_o which_o eternal_a life_n be_v due_a and_o partly_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o promise_n make_v in_o christ_n to_o all_o that_o true_o believe_v which_o promise_n he_o be_v faithful_a and_o just_a to_o perform_v four_o that_o the_o reward_n be_v not_o give_v before_o they_o be_v find_v worthy_a of_o it_o that_o shall_v have_v it_o lest_o we_o shall_v faith_n there_o be_v no_o dignity_n in_o work_n i_o answer_v that_o our_o dignity_n stand_v in_o god_n dignation_n or_o acceptation_n in_o christ_n which_o dignity_n he_o vouchsafe_v to_o all_o that_o true_o believe_v in_o christ._n for_o to_o they_o christ_n 4._o be_v the_o end_n and_o complement_n of_o the_o law_n insomuch_o that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o christ_n they_o be_v esteem_v to_o have_v fulfil_v the_o law_n we_o acknowledge_v the_o dignity_n of_o good_a work_n as_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o as_o be_v good_a profitable_a and_o necessary_a but_o no_o dignity_n of_o merit_n do_v we_o ascribe_v to_o they_o and_o yet_o the_o faithful_a be_v not_o therefore_o unworthy_a nor_o destitute_a of_o merit_n so_o long_o as_o they_o be_v accept_v in_o christ_n and_o make_v partaker_n of_o his_o merit_n by_o faith_n unto_o which_o faith_n augustine_n use_v to_o ascribe_v merit_n for_o indeed_o faith_n be_v that_o work_n of_o 29._o god_n which_o he_o require_v instead_o of_o all_o our_o merit_n because_o by_o it_o 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the_o punishment_n thereof_o be_v inflict_v upon_o we_o which_o be_v both_o our_o original_a corruption_n and_o death_n itself_o beside_o many_o other_o calamity_n then_o be_v it_o to_o be_v presuppose_v that_o the_o sin_n itself_o be_v impute_v to_o we_o for_o if_o the_o sin_n itself_o have_v not_o be_v impute_v then_o as_o bellarmine_n himself_o somewhere_o argue_v 18._o neither_o the_o guilt_n nor_o the_o corruption_n have_v belong_v unto_o we_o again_o thing_n that_o be_v transient_a when_o they_o be_v once_o past_a and_o go_v can_v be_v communicate_v otherwise_o than_o by_o imputation_n that_o transgression_n of_o adam_n as_o all_o other_o action_n be_v transient_a and_o therefore_o if_o it_o be_v demand_v how_o it_o be_v so_o long_o past_a and_o go_v can_v be_v communicate_v to_o we_o bellarmine_n true_o answer_v it_o be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o by_o generation_n eo_fw-la modo_fw-la quo_fw-la communicari_fw-la potest_fw-la id_fw-la quod_fw-la transiit_fw-la nimirâ—…m_fw-la per_fw-la imputationem_fw-la in_o that_o manner_n according_a to_o which_o that_o may_v be_v communicate_v which_o be_v transient_a and_o go_v to_o wit_n by_o imputation_n if_o it_o be_v object_v which_o be_v bellarmiâ—…es_o prime_a argument_n for_o inherent_a righteousness_n that_o through_o the_o disobedience_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n we_o be_v make_v sinner_n by_o inherent_a unjustice_n and_o therefore_o by_o the_o like_a reason_n through_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n we_o be_v make_v just_a by_o righteousness_n inherent_a i_o answer_v that_o from_o christ_n we_o have_v both_o 30._o justification_n and_o sanctification_n the_o former_a answer_v to_o the_o guilt_n of_o adam_n transgression_n impute_v the_o latter_a answerable_a to_o the_o original_a corruption_n by_o generation_n derive_v but_o though_o we_o have_v they_o both_o from_o christ_n yet_o not_o after_o one_o manner_n the_o former_a we_o have_v by_o imputation_n the_o latter_a by_o infusion_n but_o of_o this_o place_n i_o have_v speak_v heretofore_o at_o large_a imputative_a §_o ii_o our_o seven_o argument_n whosoever_o be_v a_o sinner_n in_o himself_o and_o so_o continue_v while_o he_o remain_v in_o this_o life_n can_v be_v justify_v otherwise_o than_o by_o imputation_n this_o i_o take_v to_o be_v a_o most_o certain_a and_o undeniable_a truth_n but_o every_o many_o whatsoever_o christ_n only_a except_v be_v in_o himself_o a_o sinner_n and_o so_o continue_v while_o he_o remain_v in_o this_o life_n therefore_o no_o man_n whatsoever_o can_v othervise_v be_v justify_v but_o by_o imputation_n or_o thus_o the_o justification_n of_o a_o sinner_n be_v imputative_a for_o to_o a_o sinner_n the_o lord_n when_o he_o justify_v he_o impute_v not_o sin_n impute_v righteousness_n without_o work_n rom._n 4._o 6._o 8._o the_o justification_n of_o 5._o every_o christian_a be_v the_o justification_n of_o a_o sinner_n and_o so_o be_v call_v of_o all_o writer_n boâ—…h_v old_a and_o new_a both_o protestant_n and_o papist_n therefore_o the_o justification_n of_o every_o christian_a be_v imputative_a the_o assumption_n of_o the_o former_a syllogism_n be_v deny_v by_o the_o papist_n but_o against_o the_o testimony_n of_o their_o own_o conscience_n and_o against_o the_o common_a experience_n of_o all_o man_n in_o all_o time_n and_o place_n but_o this_o i_o prove_v it_o brief_o all_o that_o sometime_o do_v sin_n or_o have_v sin_n abide_v in_o they_o be_v sinner_n all_o man_n sometime_o do_v sin_n and_o have_v sin_n remain_v in_o they_o therefore_o all_o man_n be_v sinner_n the_o assumption_n be_v prove_v by_o james_n the_o just_a and_o by_o the_o holy_a belove_a apostle_n include_v themselves_o in_o many_o 2._o thing_n we_o offend_v all_o of_o we_o and_o if_o we_o say_v we_o have_v no_o sin_n 8._o we_o deceive_v ourselves_o and_o there_o be_v no_o truth_n in_o we_o but_o that_o all_o mortal_a man_n be_v sinner_n i_o have_v sufficient_o prove_v before_o 6._o unless_o therefore_o the_o papist_n will_v say_v they_o be_v no_o sinner_n and_o that_o in_o they_o there_o be_v no_o sin_n which_o if_o they_o do_v say_v we_o may_v be_v bold_a to_o tell_v 10._o they_o that_o there_o be_v no_o truth_n in_o they_o they_o must_v confess_v justification_n by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n §_o iii_o our_o eigth_n argument_n to_o who_o faith_n be_v impute_v unto_o righteousness_n righteousness_n without_o work_n he_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o work_n that_o be_v by_o righteousness_n inherent_a but_o by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n to_o abraham_n and_o all_o the_o faithful_a faith_n be_v impute_v unto_o righteousness_n without_o work_n therefore_o they_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o work_n but_o by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n the_o former_a part_n of_o the_o proposition_n be_v prove_v by_o opposition_n of_o faith_n to_o work_n in_o the_o question_n of_o justificâ—…tion_n and_o by_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 4._o 3_o 4_o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o the_o latter_a part_n be_v prove_v by_o the_o former_a for_o if_o not_o by_o inherent_a righteousness_n then_o by_o impute_a and_o if_o by_o faith_n and_o yet_o not_o by_o inherent_a righteousness_n than_o not_o by_o faith_n in_o respect_n oâ—…_n itself_o as_o it_o be_v a_o habit_n inherent_a in_o we_o but_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n which_o it_o apprehend_v of_o which_o that_o be_v verify_v proper_o which_o by_o a_o trope_n viz._n a_o metonimy_n be_v ascribe_v to_o faith_n namely_o that_o it_o justify_v and_o save_v that_o by_o it_o we_o have_v remission_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o inheritance_n etc._n etc._n that_o be_v christ_n receive_v by_o faith_n do_v justify_v and_o save_v etc._n etc._n the_o assumption_n in_o expâ—…esse_a term_n be_v deliver_v rom._n 4._o 3._o 5_o 6._o 22_o 23_o here_o bellarmine_n confess_v that_o faith_n indeed_o be_v impute_v unto_o righteousness_n and_o that_o be_v our_o righteousness_n which_o confession_n do_v not_o well_o agree_v with_o his_o assertion_n elsewhere_o that_o faith_n do_v but_o dispose_v unto_o justification_n and_o that_o our_o formal_a righteousness_n be_v our_o charity_n that_o faith_n be_v a_o habit_n of_o the_o understanding_n but_o justice_n be_v a_o habit_n of_o the_o will_n but_o our_o gloss_n he_o do_v not_o allow_v when_o we_o say_v by_o faith_n that_o be_v by_o christ_n righteousness_n apprehend_v by_o faith_n because_o it_o be_v repugnant_a to_o the_o apostle_n for_o two_o cause_n for_o first_o he_o do_v not_o say_v christ_n righteousness_n but_o faith_n be_v impute_v now_o faith_n be_v not_o christ_n righteousness_n but_o we_o by_o god_n gift_n which_o notwithstanding_o be_v the_o main_a doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n 17._o reveal_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n that_o be_v of_o christ_n who_o be_v god_n from_o faith_n to_o faith_n the_o righteousness_n â—…_n of_o god_n by_o faith_n that_o be_v which_o be_v apprehend_v by_o faith_n for_o faith_n itself_o be_v not_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n which_o do_v justify_v or_o save_v we_o but_o the_o instrument_n to_o receive_v god_n righteousness_n and_o therefore_o do_v not_o justify_v or_o save_v proper_o but_o relative_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n which_o it_o do_v receive_v that_o be_v to_o say_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n which_o do_v justify_v and_o save_v those_o which_o receive_v it_o by_o faith_n and_o therefore_o when_o it_o be_v say_v in_o the_o gospel_n more_o than_o once_o thy_o faith_n have_v save_v thou_o the_o meaning_n be_v that_o christ_n receive_v by_o faith_n have_v save_v those_o which_o do_v believe_v in_o he_o act._n 3._o 16_o it_o be_v say_v that_o faith_n in_o christ_n have_v cure_v the_o lame_a man_n but_o it_o be_v thus_o to_o be_v understand_v that_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n by_o faith_n in_o his_o name_n do_v cure_v he_o for_o we_o be_v justify_v and_o save_v by_o a_o perfect_a righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o infinite_a value_n and_o merit_n which_o be_v not_o faith_n nor_o any_o other_o grace_n or_o grace_n inherent_a but_o only_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ._n and_o yet_o because_o by_o faith_n we_o be_v unite_v to_o christ_n and_o by_o it_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o his_o benefit_n therefore_o all_o the_o benefit_n which_o we_o receive_v from_o christ_n be_v attribute_v to_o faith_n as_o elsewhere_o i_o have_v show_v to_o faith_n metonimical_o but_o proper_o to_o christ_n himself_o his_o second_o reason_n because_o the_o word_n imputare_fw-la in_o this_o place_n do_v not_o signify_v a_o bare_a repute_v but_o a_o repute_v unto_o which_o the_o truth_n be_v answer_v able_a in_o the_o thing_n itself_o as_o be_v plain_a by_o these_o word_n 4._o ei_o qui_fw-la operatur_fw-la merces_fw-la imputatur_fw-la etc._n etc._n for_o it_o be_v certain_a that_o to_o he_o that_o work_v not_o only_o in_o opinion_n and_o conceit_n but_o true_o and_o indeed_o the_o reward_n be_v due_a answ._n this_o reason_n do_v not_o