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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. 95. 'Tis here observable that Baptism is not to be administered (1st) to Infidels or unbelievers (whilst such) as Jews, Turks, and Pagans; for those are not to be solemnly admitted into the visible Church, who have no precedent right by virtue of the Covenant of Grace to such admission, but (2dly,) 'Tis to be administered to these two sorts of persons. (1) Those who have not yet been baptized, and do make a credible profession of their faith in Christ, and obedience to his Gospel: which was required of converted Gentiles in order to their Baptism, and will be of converted Jews when they are to be re-ingrafted into the true olive; yet is this no plea for the practice of Anabaptists, who defer the Baptism of their Children till they can make a profession of their faith, where one or both the Parents is a visible member of the Church. For (2) Infants of visible professors are to be looked upon as members of the Church visible, and there are to enjoy this Church privilege; else such Infants would be in a worse condition now than formerly.
Expl. 95. 'Tis here observeable that Baptism is not to be administred (1st) to Infidels or unbelievers (whilst such) as Jews, Turks, and Pagans; for those are not to be solemnly admitted into the visible Church, who have no precedent right by virtue of the Covenant of Grace to such admission, but (2dly,) 'Tis to be administred to these two sorts of persons. (1) Those who have not yet been baptized, and do make a credible profession of their faith in Christ, and obedience to his Gospel: which was required of converted Gentiles in order to their Baptism, and will be of converted Jews when they are to be re-ingrafted into the true olive; yet is this no plea for the practice of Anabaptists, who defer the Baptism of their Children till they can make a profession of their faith, where one or both the Parents is a visible member of the Church. For (2) Infants of visible professors are to be look'd upon as members of the Church visible, and there are to enjoy this Church priviledge; else such Infants would be in a worse condition now than formerly.
A. 96.1 The Lords Supper is a Sacrament, wherein by giving and receiving Bread and Wine,