"The body of Scripture is a doctrine sufficient to live well. It comprehendeth many holy sciences, whereof one is principal, others are handmaids or retainers.
The principal science is Theology.
Theology is the science of living blessedly forever. Blessed life consisteth in the knowledge of God. (John 17:3) 'And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.' (Isaiah 53:11) . . .'by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many.' And therefore it consisteth likewise in the knowledge of ourselves, because we know God by looking into ourselves.
Theology hath two parts: the first of God, the second of His works."
- William Perkins, A Golden Chain, or The Description of Theology
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