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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?
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.
2. He requireth us to give it to none but those that profess themselves converted from Infidelity1 and a state of wickedness, and to none that profess not true saving •aith and repentance.
3. God never commanded or allowed any Infidel to demand or receive it to his conversion.
4. God commandeth the Pastors of the Church, to deliver it to Hypocrites, (who at the heart are Infidels or Impenitent and ungodly) if they profess faith and repentance, and desire or require it.