The sum of sacred divinity briefly & methodically propoundedThe summe of sacred diuinitie briefly & methodically propounded

In like sort it is said of Philip, when he came down unto Samaria, that he preached unto them, Christ, Act. 8. 5. PETER also, Act. 10. 43, 44. declareth the sum of all that, which he was charged of God to preach unto the people, to be this, that by his Name should every one that believeth in him, receive forgiveness of sins.

In like sort it is said of Philip, when he came downe vnto Samaria, that he preached vnto them, Christ, Act. 8. 5. PETER also, Act. 10. 43, 44. declareth the sum of all that, which he was charged of God to preach vnto the people, to be this, that by his Name should euerie one that beleeueth in him, receiue forgiuenesse of sinnes.

^*The parts of this instruction of the Church, are Doctrine and exhortation: both comprehended, Rom. 12. 7, 8. Doctrine, by laying forth the Truth, and confuting ⟨p. 360⟩of contrary errors; that so the purity of faith may always remain sound and uncorrupt in the Church. Exhortation, which sharpeneth the Word, and setteth an edge upon it, by applying the same, and making use of it, as the necessity of the people requireth. And these two aptly answer to the two parts of the soul of man; his mind or understanding, and his will and affections. Both which by this means God provideth for.

^*The parts of this instruction of the Church, are Doctrine and exhortation: both comprehended,