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Author: Rogers, Thomas, d. 1616.
Title: The faith, doctrine, and religion, professed, & protected in the realme of England, and dominions of the same expressed in 39 articles, concordablie agreed vpon by the reuerend bishops, and clergie of this kingdome, at two seuerall meetings, or conuocations of theirs, in the yeares of our Lord, 1562, and 1604: the said articles analised into propositions, and the propositions prooued to be agreeable both to the written word of God, and to the extant confessions of all the neighbour churches, Christianlie reformed: the aduersaries also of note, and name, which from the apostles daies, and primitiue Church hetherto, haue crossed, or contradicted the said articles in generall, or any particle, or proposition arising from anie of them in particular, heereby are discouered, laid open, and so confuted. Perused, and by the lawfull authoritie of the Church of England, allowed to be publique.
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Rogers, Thomas, d. 1616., Rogers, Thomas, d. 1616. English creede.
[Cambridge]: Printed by Iohn Legatt, printer to the Vniuersitie of Cambridge, 1607.
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Church of England. -- Thirty-nine Articles -- Early works to 1800.
Church of England -- Creeds -- Early works to 1800.
Theology, Doctrinal -- Early works to 1800.
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TO THE MOST REVE∣rend Father in God, & his right ho∣norable good Lord Richard, by the diuine prouidence Archb. of Canterburie, and Pri∣mate of England; and Counselar to the most high, & mighty Prince, Iames, King of great Brittaine, France, & Ireland.
Constitutions, and Canons ecclesiasticall, an. 1604.
The Titles of the 39. Articles, with the Pages where to find euerie of them in this booke.
¶ THE CATHOLIKE Doctrine, beleeued and pro∣fessed in the Church of England.
1. Article. Of faith in the holy Trinitie.
The propositions.
1. Proposition. There is but one God, who is liuing, true, euerlasting, without bodie, parts, or passions: of infinite power, wisedome, and goodnes.
The proofe from the word of God.
Errors, and adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. God is the maker, and preseruer of all things.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors, and aduersaries vnto these truths.
3. Proposition. In the Vnitie of the Godhead, there is a Trinitie of per∣sons.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors, & adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Article. Of the word of God, which was made ve∣ry man.
The propositions.
1. Proposition. Christ is very God.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors, and adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. Christ is very man.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors and adversaries vnto this truth.
3. Proposition. Christ is God, and man, and that in one person.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors, and adversaries vnto this truth.
4. Proposition. Christ is the Sauiour of mankinde.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors, and aduersaries vnto this truth.
3. Article. Of the going downe of Christ into Hell.
The Proposition. Christ went downe into Hell.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors, & adversaries vnto this truth.
4. Article. Of the Resurrection of Christ.
The propositions.
1. Proposition. Christ is risen from the dead.
The profe from Gods word.
Errors and adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. Christ is ascended into heauen.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors, and adversaries vnto this truth.
3. Proposition. Christ shall come againe at the last day, to iudge all men, euen the quicke and the dead.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors and adversaries vnto this truth.
5. Article. Of the holy Ghost.
The Propositions.
1. Proposition. The holy Ghost is very, and eternall God.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors and adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. The holy Gost is of one substance, maiestie and glory with the Father, and the Sonne.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors and adversaries vnto this truth.
3. Proposition. The holy Ghost proceedeth from the Father, and the Sonne.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors, and aduersaries vnto this truth.
6. Article. Of the sufficiencie of the holy Scripture for saluation.
The propositions.
1. Proposition. The sacred Scripture containeth all things necessary (to be knowne, and beleeued) for the saluation of man.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors, and adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. All the bookes in the volume of the Bible are not Canonicall, but some are.
proof
Adversaries to this truth.
3. Proposition. The third and fourth bookes of Esdras, the booke of Tobias, &c. be Apocrypha.
proof
Aduersaries vnto this truth.
4. Proposition. Of the newe Testament all bookes are Canonicall.
proof
Errors, & adversaries vnto this truth.
7. Article. Of the old Testament.
The Propositions.
1. Proposition. The old Testament is not contrary to the new.
The proofe from Gods word.
The adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. The old Fathers looked for eternall happines, through Christ, as well as for temporall blessings.
The proofe from Gods word.
The adversaries vnto this truth.
3. Proposition. Christians are not bounde at all to the obseruation of the Iudaicall ceremonies.
The proofe from the word of God.
Errors & Adversaries to this truth.
4. Proposition. The Iudiciall lawes of the Iewes, are not necessarily to be receiued, or established in any Common wealth.
The profe from Gods word.
Adversaries vnto this truth.
5. Proposition. No Christian man whosoeuer is freed from the obedience of the law Morall.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors and adversaries vnto this truth.
8. Article. Of the three Creedes.
The propositions.
1. Proposition. The Nicen, Athanasian, and Apostolicall Creedes, ought to be receiued, and beleeued.
proof
The adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. The three Creedes, viz. the Ni. Athan. and of the Apostles, may be prooued by the holy Scripture.
The proofe from Gods word.
Aduersaries vnto this truth.
9. Article. Of Originall, or Birth sinne.
The propositions.
1. Proposition. There is Originall sinne.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors, and adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. Originall sinne is the fault, and corruption of the nature of euery man, &c.
The proofe from Gods word.
The adversaries vnto this truth.
3. Proposition. Originall sinne remaineth in God his deere children.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors, and adversaries vnto this truth.
4. Proposition. Concupiscence, euen in the regenerate, is sinne.
proof
Errors, & adversaries vnto this truth.
10. Article. Of Freewill.
The Propositions.
1. Proposition. Man of his owne strength may doe outward, and euill workes, be∣fore he is regenerate.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors, & adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. Man cannot doe any worke that good is, and godly, beeing not as yet regenerate.
The profe from Gods word.
The adversaries vnto this truth.
3. Proposition. Man may performe, and doe good workes, when hee is preuented by the grace of Christ, and renued by the holy Ghost.
The proofe from Gods word.
11. Article. Of the iustification of man.
The propositions.
1. Proposition. Onely for the merit of our Lord, and Sauiour Christ, we are ac∣counted righteous before God.
The proofe from the word of God.
Errors & Adversaries to this truth.
2. Proposition. Onely by Faith are we accounted righteous before God.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors, and adversaries vnto this truth.
3. Proposition. Wee are accounted righteous before God, not for our owne workes, or deseruings.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors and adversaries vnto this truth.
12. Article. Of good workes.
The propositions.
1. Proposition. Good workes doe please God.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors, and adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. No worke is good excep it spring from faith.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors, & adversaries vnto this truth.
3. Proposition. Good workes are the outward signes of the inward Beleefe.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors, & adversaries vnto this truth.
13. Article. Of workes before Iustification.
The Propositions.
1. Proposition. Workes done before Iustification please not God.
The profe from Gods word.
Errors Aduersaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. Workes done before Iustification deserue not grace of congrui∣tie.
proof
Errors and Adversaries vnto this truth.
3. Proposition. Workes done before iustification, haue the nature of sinne.
The proofe from the word of God.
The adversaries vnto this truth.
14. Article. Of workes of Supererogation.
The propositions.
1. Proposition. arrogancie, and impietie.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors, and adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. Workes of supererogation are the subversion of godlinesse, and true religion.
The proofe from Gods word.
The adversaries vnto this truth.
15. Article. Of Christ alone without sinne.
The propositions.
1. Proposition. Christ is truly, and perfectly righteous.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors & Adversaries to this truth.
2. Proposition. All men besides Christ, though regenerate, be sinners.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors and adversaries vnto this truth.
16. Article. Of sinne after Baptisme.
The propositions.
1. Proposition. Euery sinne committed after Baptisme, is not the sinne against the holy Ghost.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors, & adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. The very regenerate may depart from grace giuen and fall into sinne, and yet rise againe vnto newnes of life.
The proofe from the word of God.
The adversaries vnto this truth.
3. Proposition. No men vtterly are to be cast off, as reprobates which vnfainedly repent
proof
Errors and Adversaries vnto this truth.
17. Article. Of praedistination, and election.
The Propositions.
1. Proposition. There is a predestination of men vnto euerlasting life.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors, and adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. Predestination hath bin from euerlasting.
The profe from Gods word.
Aduersaries vnto this truth.
3. Proposition. They which are predestinate vnto saluation, cannot perish.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors, and adversaries vnto this truth.
4. Proposition. Not all men but certaine, be predestinate to be saued.
The proofe from Gods word.
Adversaries vnto this truth.
5. Proposition. Of the meere will, and purpese of God, some men in Christ Iesus are elected, and not others vnto saluation.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors, & adversaries vnto this truth.
6. Proposition. They who are elected vnto saluation, if they come vnto yeares of discretion, are called both outwardly by the word, and inwardly by the Spirit of God.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors, & adversaries vnto this truth.
7. Proposition. The Predestinate are both iustified by faith, sanctified by the Spi∣rit, and shall be glorified in the life to come.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors and adversaries vnto this truth.
8. Proposition. The consideration of Predestination, is to the godly wise most com∣fortable; out to curious, and carnall persons very dangerous.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors & Adversaries to this truth.
9. Proposition. The generall promises of God, set forth in the holy Scripture are to be embraced of vs.
The proofe from Gods word.
The adversaries vnto this truth.
10. Proposition. In our actions the word of God, which is his reuealed will, must be our direction.
The proofe from Gods word.
The adversaries vnto this truth.
18. Article. Of obtaining eternall saluation onely by the name of Christ.
The propositions.
1. Proposition. The profession of euery religion cannot saue a man, liue hee neuer so virtuously.
The proofe from the word of God.
Errors, & adversaries vnto this truth.
1. Proposition. No man euer was, is, or shalbe saued, but onely by the name or Faith of Iesus Christ.
The proofe from Gods word.
The errors, and Adversaries vnto this truth.
19. Article. Of the Church.
The Propositions.
1. Proposition. There is a Church of Christ both inuisible, and visible.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors, and adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. There is but one Church.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors, and adversaries vnto this truth.
3. Proposition. The visible Church is a Catholike Church.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors and Adversaries vnto this truth.
4. Proposition. The word of God was, and for time, is before the Church.
The proofe from Gods word.
Aduersaries vnto this truth.
4. Proposition. The marks, and tokens of the visible Church, are the due, and true administration of the word, and Sacraments.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors and adversaries vnto this truth.
6. Proposition. The visible Church may, and from time to time hath erred, both in doctrine and conuersation.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors, & adversaries vnto this truth.
7. Proposition. The church of Rome most shamefully hath erred in life▪ ceremo∣nies, and matters of faith.
The proofe.
Errors & Adversaries to this truth.
20. Article. Of the authoritie of the Church.
The propositions.
1. Proposition. The church hath power to decree rites, or ceremonies.
The proofe from the word of God.
Errors, & adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. The Church may not ordaine what rites, and ceremonies shee will.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors and Adversaries vnto this truth.
3. Proposition. The Church hath authoritie to iudge, and determine in contro∣uersies of faith.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors, and adversaries vnto this truth.
4. Proposition. The Church hath power to interpret, and expound the word of God.
The proofe from Gods word.
The errors, and Adversaries vnto this truth.
5. Proposition. The analogie of faith must be respected in their exposition of the Scripture.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors & Adversaries to this truth.
6. Proposition. The Church is the witnesse, and keeper of Gods written word.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors, & adversaries vnto this truth.
7. Proposition. The Church may not enforce any thing to be beleeued, as necessary vnto saluation, that is either contrarie or besides the word of God.
The proofe from the word of God.
The Errors and adversaries vnto this truth.
21. Article. Of the authoritie of generall Councells.
The propositions.
1. Proposition. Generall Councells may not be gathered together, but by the comman∣dement, and will of Princes.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors, and adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. Generall coucells may erre.
The proofe from Gods word.
The adversaries vnto this truth.
3. Proposition. Generall Councells haue erred, euen in things pertaining vnto God.
The proofe from Gods word.
Aduersaries vnto this truth.
4. Proposition. The things ordained hy generall Councells, are so farre to be em∣braced, and beleeued, as they are consonant to Gods holy word.
The proofe from Gods word.
The adversaries vnto this truth.
22. Article. Of Purgatorie.
The Propositions.
1. Proposition. The Romish doctrine concerning Purgatorie, is fond, and not warranted by the holy Scripture, nor consonant, but contrary vnto the same.
The proofe from Gods word.
Adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. The Romish doctrine concerning pardons, is fond, and not war∣ranted by the holy Scripture, nor consonant, but contrary vnto the same.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors & Adversaries to this truth.
A further manifestation of the vanitie, and impieties of the Romish pardons, from a booke of the Papists, intituled, Horae beatissimae virginis Mariae, secun∣dum vsum Sarum.
The prayer for the dead.
3. Proposition. The Romish doctrine concerning Images, is fonde, and not war∣ranted by the holy Scriptures, nor consonant, but contrarie vnto the same.
The proofe from the word of God.
The adversaries vnto this truth.
4. Proposition. The Romish doctrine concerning Reliques is fond, and not war∣ranted by the holy Scriptures, nor consonant, but contrary vnto the same.
The proofe from Gods word.
Adversaries vnto this truth.
5. Proposition. Invocation of Saints is a fonde thing, not warranted by the holy Scriptures, nor consonant, but contrarie vnto the same.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Adversaries vnto this truth.
The vanitie and idolatrie of the Popish Invocation further demonstrated from that booke of theirs enti∣tuled, Horae beatissimae virginis, &c.
Whosoeuer saith this prayer following in the worship of God, and S. Roche (the very words in the said booke) shall not die of the pestilence by the grace of God, &c.
23. Article. Of ministring in the Congregation.
The propositions.
1. Proposition. None publikely may preach, but such as thereunto are authori∣zed.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors & Adversaries to this truth.
2. Proposition. They must not be silent, who by office are bound to preach.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors, & adversaries vnto this truth.
3. Proposition. The Sacraments may not be administred in the Congregation but by a lawfull minister.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors and adversaries vnto this truth.
4. Proposition. There is a lawfull ministerie in the Church.
The proofe from Gods word.
Adversaries vnto this truth.
5. Proposition. They are lawfull Ministers, which be ordained by Men lawfully appointed for the calling, and sending forth of Ministers.
The proofe from Gods word.
Adversaries vnto this truth.
6. Proposition. Before Ministers are to be ordained, they are to be chosen, and called.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors, and adversaries vnto this truth.
24. Article. Of speaking in the Congregation in such a tongue as the people vnderstand not.
The proposition. Publike praier, and the Sacraments, must be ministred in a tongue vnderstood of the common people.
The proofe from Gods word.
Aduersaries vnto this truth.
25. Article. Of the Sacraments.
The propositions.
1. Proposition. The Sacraments ordained of Christ, be badges or tokens of our pro∣fession, which be Christians.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. The Sacraments be certaine sure wittnesses, and effectuall signes of grace, and God his Goodwill toward vs.
The proofe from the word of God.
The adversaries vnto this truth.
3. Proposition. By the Sacraments God doth quicken, strengthen, and confirme our faith in him.
The proofe from Gods word.
The adversaries vnto this truth.
4. Proposition. Christ hath ordained but two Sacraments in his Gospell.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors and adversaries vnto this truth.
5. Proposition. Confirmation is no Sacrament.
proof
Errors, & adversaries vnto this truth.
6. Proposition. Penance is no Sacrament.
7. Proposition. Orders is no Sacrament.
8. Proposition. Matrimonie is no Sacrament.
9. Proposition. Extreame vnction is no Sacrament.
10. Proposition. The Sacraments are not to be abused, but rightly to be vsed of vs all.
The proofe from Gods word.
The errors & adversaries vnto this truth.
11. Proposition. All which receiue the Sacraments, receiue not therewithall the things signified by the Sacraments.
The proofe from Gods word.
The adversaries vnto this truth.
26. Article. Of the vnworthinesse of the Ministers, which hinder not the effect of the Sacraments.
The propositions.
1. Proposition. The effect of the word, and Sacraments, is not hindered by the bad∣nes of Ministers.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors & Adversaries to this truth.
2. Proposition. Euill ministers are to be searched out, convicted, and deposed, but or∣derly, and by the discipline of the Church.
proof
Adversaries vnto this truth.
27. Article. Of Baptisme.
The Propositions.
1. Proposition. Baptisme is a signe of Profession, and marke of difference, whereby Christians are discerned from other men, that be no Christians.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors, & adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. Baptisme is a signe or seale of the regeneration, or newe birth of Christians.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors and adversaries vnto this truth.
3. Proposition. Infants, and young children, by the word of God, are to be bap∣tized.
The proofe from Gods word.
Adversaries vnto this truth.
28. Article. Of the Supper of the Lord.
The Propositions.
The Propositions.
The proofe from Gods word.
The errors & adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. The Sacrament of the Lords Supper is Sacrament of our redemp∣tion by Christs death, and to them which receiue the same worthily, by Faith, a partaking of the Body, and blood of Christ.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors & Adversaries to this truth.
3. Proposition. The bread and VVine in the Lords Supper, be not changed into another substance.
The proofe of Gods word.
The adversaries vnto this truth.
4. Proposition. The Body of Christ is giuen, taken, and eaten after an heauenly, and spirituall, not after a carnall sort.
The proofe from Gods word.
The aduersaries vnto this truth.
5. Proposition. To reserue, carrie about, lift vp, or worship the Sacrament of the Lords Supper, is contrarie to the ordinance of Christ.
The proofe from Gods word.
Adversaries vnto this truth.
29. Article. Of the wicked, which doe not eate the Body, and blood of Christ in the vse of the Lords Supper.
The proposition. The wicked, and such as be void of a liuely faith, doe not eate the Body, nor drinke the Blod of Iesus Christ, in the vse of the Lords Supper.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors, & adversaries vnto this truth.
30. Article. Of both kinds.
The Proposition. The people must be partakers not only of the Bread, but also of the Wine, when they approach vnto the Lords Table.
The proofe from Gods word.
The adversaries vnto this truth.
31. Article. Of the one Oblation of Christ finished vpon the Crosse.
The Propositions.
1. Proposition. The Blood of Iesus Christ once shed for mankind vpon the Crosse, is a perfect redemption, propitiation, and satisfaction for all the sinnes of the whole world.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors and adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. The sacrifices of the Masse are most blasphemous Fables, and dan∣gerous deceipts.
32. Article. Of the Marriage of Preists.
The Propositions.
1. Proposition. By the word of God it is lawfull for Bishops, and all other eccle∣siasticall ministers, to marrie, at their owne discretion.
The proofe from Gods word.
Adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. It is lawfull by the word of God for all Christian men, and wo∣men, to marrie at their owne discretion, in the feare of God.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors & Adversaries to this truth.
33. Article. Of excommunicate persons, howe they are to be auoyded.
The propositions.
1. Proposition. The person, that is rightly by the Church excommunicate, is of all the faithfull, to be taken for an Heathen, and Publican.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors, & adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. An excommunicate person, truly repenting, is to be receaued into the Church againe.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Adversaries vnto this truth.
34. Article. Of the traditions of the Church.
The Propositions.
1. Proposition. Tradtions, or ceremonies, are not necessarily to be like, or the same in all places.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors and adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. No priuate man, of a selfe will, and purposely, may in publike vio∣late the traditions, and ceremonies of the Church which by common authoritie be allowed, and are not repugnant to the word of God.
The proofe from Gods word.
The adversaries vnto this truth.
3. Proposition. Ceremonies, and traditions, ordained by the authoritie of man, if they be repugnant to Gods word, are not to be kept, and obserued of any man.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors & Adversaries to this truth.
To the Christian Reader.
4. Proposition. Euery particular, or nationall Church, may ordaine, change, & a∣bolish ceremonies, or rites, ordained onely by mans authoritie, so that all things be done to edifying.
proof
Adversaries vnto this truth.
35. Article. Of Homilies.
Of the names of the Homilies.
The Errors and adversaries vnto this truth.
36. Article. Of consecration of Bishops, and ministers.
The Propositions.
1. Proposition. It is agreable to the word of God, and practise of the church, that there should be Archbishops, Bishops, and such like diffe∣rences, and inequalities of ecclesiasticall ministers.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors and adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. Whosoeuer be, or shall be confirmed, or ordered, according to the rites of the booke of Consceration of Archb. and Bishops, and order∣ing of Priests and Deacons, they be rightly, orderly, and lawfully consecrated, and ordered.
proof
The adversaries vnto this truth.
37. Article. Of the ciuill Magistrate.
The Propositions.
2. Proposition. The Kings maiestie hath the cheife power in this realme of Eng∣land, and other his dominions.
The proofe from Gods word.
The errors and adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. The Kinges maiestie hath the chiefe gouernment of all estates, ecclesiasticall, and ciuill, in all causes, within his dominions.
The proofe from Gods word.
Errors & Adversaries to this truth.
3. Proposition. His Highnes may not execute the ecclesiasticall duties of Preach∣ing, and ministring the Sactaments, and yet is to prescribe Lawes, and directions vnto all estates, both ecclesiasticall, and Temporall.
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors and adversaries vnto this truth.
4. Proposition. The king by his authoritie is to restraine with the materiall sword, and to punnish malefacters, whosoeuer hey be.
The proofe from Gods word.
Adversaries vnto this truth.
5. Proposition. The Bishop of Rome hath no iurisdiction in this realme of England (nor other of the kings dominions).
The proofe from Gods word.
The Errors and adversaries vnto this truth.
6. Proposition. By the lawes of this Realme Christian men, for hainous, and gree∣uous offences, may be put to death.
The proofe from Gods word.
The aduersaries vnto this truth.
7. Proposition. It is lawfull for Christian men, at the commandement of the Ma∣gistrate, to weare weapons, and serue in warres.
The proofe from Gods word.
The adversaries vnto this truth.
38. Article. Of Christian mens goods, which are not common.
The Propositions.
1. Proposition. The riches, and goods of Christians, as touching the right, title, and possession of the same, are not common.
The proofe from Gods word.
The adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. Euery man is to giue liberall Almes to the poore of that which hee possesseth, according to his abilitie.
The proofe from Gods word.
The adversaries vnto this truth.
39. Article. Of a Christian mans oath.
The Propositions.
1. Proposition. We may not sweare vainely, and rashly.
The proofe from Gods word.
The adversaries vnto this truth.
2. Proposition. A lawfull Oath may be giuen, and taken, according to the word of God, in iustice, iudgement, and truth.
The proofe from Gods word.
The errors, and aduersaries vnto this truth.
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