System of Sacred Theology · §4.3.5 · Ludwig Crocius

Word and Spirit inseparable

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For the Holy Spirit Himself ordinarily uses the Word or the senses of the Word in its external preaching (2 Corinthians 3:6). And the Word alone, apart from the Holy Spirits illumination and inspiration, does not suffice for the humans edification, as was shown above in Book I chapter 8. And Christ does not separate these two except by the fault of those who despise the Word and resist the Holy Spirit (Acts 7:51; Luke 7:30).

Events opposite to the predicted outcome are the casting off of Christs right, the imputation of sin, the denial or removal of the Holy Spirit, and handing over into Satans power, into a reprobate mind, hardness of heart, and besides temporary evils eternal death.

CHAPTER FOUR follows, On the states of Christ.

Latin

Nam Spiritus S. ipse utitur verbo aut sensibus verbi ordinariè in eius externa praedicatione, 2 Cor. 3:6. Et verbum solum citra Spiritus sancti illuminationem & inspirationem ad hominis aedificationem non sufficit, ut supra lib. 1 cap. 8 demonstratum fuit. Et Christus haec duo non separat nisi culpa verbum contemnentium & resistantium Spiritui sancto, Act. 7:51; Luc. 7:30. Eventa apotelesmatis praedictis opposita sunt ius Christi abiectum, peccati imputatio, Spiritus S. negatio vel ablatio, & traditio in potestatem Satanae, in reprobum sensum, duritiem cordis, & praeter mala temporaria mors aeterna. CAPUT QUARTUM sequitur, De statibus Christi.

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