A09418:163
The Foundation of Christian Religion
The foundation of Christian religion gathered into six principles. And it is to be learned of ignorant people, that they may be fit to hear sermons with profit, and to receive the Lords Supper with comfort.The foundation of Christian religion gathered into sixe principles. And it is to bee learned of ignorant people, that they may be fit to hear sermons with profit, and to receiue the Lords Supper with comfort.
printed by Thomas Orwin for John Porter, 1591printed by Thomas Orwin for Iohn Porter, 1591
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
A. This lapplying is done by assurance, ⟨image 14⟩when a man is verily persuaded by the holy spirit, of Gods favour towards himself particularly, & of the forgiveness of his own sins.
A. This lapplying is done by assurance, ⟨image 14⟩when a man is verily perswaded by the holy spirit, of Gods fauour towards himselfe particularly, & of the forgiuenesse of his owne sinnes.
Q. How doth God bring men truly to believe in Christ?
Q. How dooth God bring men trulie to beleeue in Christ?
A. First he prepareth their hearts, that they might be capable of faith: and then he worketh faith in them.
A. First he prepareth their hearts, that they might bee capable of faith: and then he worketh faith in them.