A26892:6926
A Christian Directory
A Christian directory, or, A sum of practical theology and cases of conscience directing Christians how to use their knowledge and faith, how to improve all helps and means, and to perform all duties, how to overcome temptations, and to escape or mortify every sin : in four parts ... / by Richard Baxter.A Christian directory, or, A summ of practical theologie and cases of conscience directing Christians how to use their knowledge and faith, how to improve all helps and means, and to perform all duties, how to overcome temptations, and to escape or mortifie every sin : in four parts ... / by Richard Baxter.
London: printed by Robert White for Nevill Simmons, 1673
Title page typeset from the transcription.
Part 3 › Question 96: Quest. 96. Is the Sacrament of the Lords Supper a Converting Ordinance?
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Quest. 96. Is the Sacrament of the Lords Supper a Converting Ordinance?
Answ. You must distinguish 1. Between the Conversion of Infidels without the Church and of Hypocrites within it: 2. Between the primary and the secondary intention of the Instituter. 3. Between the primary duty of the receiver, and the event. And so I conclude,1
Answ. YOu must distinguish 1. Between the Conversion of Infidels without the Church and of Hypocrites within it: 2. Between the primary and the secondary intention of the Instituter. 3. Between the primary duty of the receiver, and the event. And so I conclude,1
1. That God did not command Ministers to give Infidels the Lords Supper to convert them to Christianity.