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The main principles of Christian religion in a 107 short articles or aphorisms, generally…
The main principles of Christian religion in a 107 short articles or aphorisms, generally received as being proved from scripture : now further cleared and confirmed by the consonant doctrine recorded in the articles and homilies of the Church of England ... / by Tho. Adams ...The main principles of Christian religion in a 107 short articles or aphorisms, generally receiv'd as being prov'd from scripture : now further cleared and confirm'd by the consonant doctrine recorded in the articles and homilies of the Church of England ... / by Tho. Adams ...
London : s.n., 1675
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Expl. 26. Yet more fully Christ doth execute his Kingly Office, (1st,) By his authority, in setting up a government in his Church, which ⟨p. 48⟩in the outward form or administration thereof is to be managed by such Officers, and according to such Laws, Ordinances, and Censures as he hath appointed in his word. (2dly,) By his Power, as (1.) That of his Almightiness, whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself, and to make his very enemies his foot-stool. (2.) Of his Grace, whereby he doth subdue the hearts of his chosen people to himself, and makes them a willing people in the day of his power. (3.) Of his Spirit, whereby he doth sanctify his people, and fit them for heaven, as also support, guide, and comfort them under all the afflictions they meet with on earth. (4.) By his Justice, in punishing his and his Churches adversaries.
Expl. 26. Yet more fully Christ doth execute his Kingly Office, (1st,) By his authority, in setting up a government in his Church, which ⟨p. 48⟩in the outward form or administration thereof is to be managed by such Officers, and according to such Laws, Ordinances, and Censures as he hath appointed in his word. (2dly,) By his Power, as (1.) That of his Almightiness, whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself, and to make his very enemies his foot-stool. (2.) Of his Grace, whereby he doth subdue the hearts of his chosen people to himself, and makes them a willing people in the day of his power. (3.) Of his Spirit, whereby he doth sanctifie his people, and fit them for heaven, as also support, guide, and comfort them under all the afflictions they meet with on earth. (4.) By his Iustice, in punishing his and his Churches adversaries.