A25294:579
The substance of Christian religion, or, A plain and easy draught of the Christian…The substance of Christian religion, or, A plain and easie draught of the Christian…
The substance of Christian religion, or, A plain and easy draught of the Christian catechism in LII lectures on chosen texts of Scripture, for each Lords-day of the year, learnedly and perspicuously illustrated with doctrines, reasons, and uses / by that reverend and worthy labourer in the Lord's vineyard, William Ames ...The substance of Christian religion, or, A plain and easie draught of the Christian catechisme in LII lectures on chosen texts of Scripture, for each Lords-day of the year, learnedly and perspicuously illustrated with doctrines, reasons, and uses / by that reverend and worthy laborer in the Lord's vineyard, William Ames ...
London: printed by T. Mabb for Thomas Davies, 1659
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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.
Reas 1. Because it belongs to his Kingly office and power, whereby he was made Lord and King; ⟨p. 133⟩and had all judgement committed to him.
Reas. 2. Because Christ is he, from whom, and by whom the faithful have salvation adjudged unto them, even in this life; and from whom also unbelievers have death adjudged unto them. Now it is the same judgement, that in this life both ways is begun, and in the last judgement shall be fully manifested and perfected.
Reas. 2. Because Christ is he, from whom, and by whom the faithfull have salvation adjud•ed unto them, even in this life; and from whom also unbelievers have death adjudged unto them. Now it is the same judgement, that in this life both wayes is begun, and in the last judgement shall be fully manifested and perfected.
Reas. 3. Because at that time it is, that Christ should fully and actually triumph over all enemies and opposite power, and crown all his own servants, soldiers, and adherents. And this is most conveniently and gloriously done in form of public and solemn judgement.
Reas. 3. Because at that time it is, that Christ should fully and actually triumph over all enemies and opposite power, and crown all his own servants, souldiers, and adherents. And this is most conveniently and gloriously done in forme of publick and solemne judgement.