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A Christian Directory
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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,I. CHRISTIAN ETHICS (or private Duties.)II. CHRISTIAN OECONOMICKS (or Family Duties.)III. CHRISTIAN ECCLESIASTICS (or Church Duties.)IV. CHRISTIAN POLITICS (or Duties to our Rulers and Neighbours.)By RICHARD BAXTER.Mal. 2. 7▪ 8.The Priests lips should keep Knowledge, and they should seek the Law at his mouth; for he is the messenger of the Lord of Hosts. But ye are departed out of the way: Ye have Caused many to stumble at the Law; ye have corrupted the Covenant of Levi—Matth. 13. 52.Every SCRIBE which is instructed unto the Kingdom of Heaven, is like unto a man that is an Householder, which bringeth forth out of his Treasure things New and Old.Heb. 5. 13, 14.For every one that useth Milk is unskilful in the Word of Righteousness: for he is a Babe: But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age: Those who by reason of USE, have their senses exercised to discern both Good and Evil.2 Tim. 2. 14, 15, 16.Of these things put them in remembrance; charging them before God, that they STRIVE not about WORDS, to no profit, but to the subverting of the Hearers: Study to show thy self approved UNTO GOD, a Workman that needeth not to be ashamed, RIGHTLY DIVIDING the word of Truth. But shun profane and vain Babblings; for they will increase unto more Ungodliness, and their Word will eat as doth a Canker.2 Pet. 3. 16.In which (Pauls Epistles) are some things hard to be understood: which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other Scriptures to their own destruction.LONDON, Printed, by Robert White, for Nevill Simmons, at the Sign of the Princes Arms in St. Pauls Church-yard. 1673.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,I. CHRISTIAN ETHICKS (or private Duties.)II. CHRISTIAN OECONOMICKS (or Family Duties.)III. CHRISTIAN ECCLESIASTICKS (or Church Duties.)IV. CHRISTIAN POLITICKS (or Duties to our Rulers and Neighbours.)By RICHARD BAXTER.Mal. 2. 7▪ 8.The Priests lips should keep Knowledge, and they should seek the Law at his mouth; for he is the messenger of the Lord of Hosts. But ye are departed out of the way: Ye have Caused many to stumble at the Law; ye have corrupted the Covenant of Levi—Matth. 13. 52.Every SCRIBE which is instructed unto the Kingdom of Heaven, is like unto a man that is an Housholder, which bringeth forth out of his Treasure things New and Old.Heb. 5. 13, 14.For every one that useth Milk is unskilful in the Word of Righteousness: for he is a Babe: But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age: Those who by reason of USE, have their senses exercised to discern both Good and Evil.2 Tim. 2. 14, 15, 16.Of these things put them in remembrance; charging them before God, that they STRIVE not aboutTitle page of A Christian Directory, London, 1673

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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.

Richard Baxter 1615–1691London: printed by Robert White for Nevill Simmons, 1673

[35], 929, [5], 214 p., [1] leaf of plates : port. · 1.2M words · Wing B1219 · ESTC R21847

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Contents › Part 3: TOME III. Christian Ecclesiastics.Contents › Part 3: TOME III. Christian Ecclesiasticks.

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TOME III. Christian Ecclesiastics.

TOME III. Christian Ecclesiasticks.

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PART. I.

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CHAP. I. OF the Worship of God in General. The Nature and Reasons of it, and Directions for it. How to know right Ends in worship, &c. p. 673

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CHAP. II. Directions about the Manner of worship, to avoid all corruptions, and false unacceptable worshipping of God. p. 680. The disadvantages of ungodly men in judging of holy worship. Q. How far the Scriptures are the Rule or Law of Worship and Discipline, and how far not? Instances of things undetermined in Scripture. What Commands of Scripture are not universal or perpetual? May danger excuse from duty, and when? Rules for the right manner.

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CHAP. III. Directions about the Christian Covenant with God, and Baptism. p. 688. The Covenant, what? The Parties, Matter, Terms, Forms, necessary Modes, Fruits, &c. External Baptism, what? Complete Baptism, what? Of Renewing the Covenant.

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Title as printed: 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.
Author: Richard Baxter 1615–1691
Place: London
Printer: Robert White
Bookseller: Nevill Simmons
Year: 1673
Size: [35], 929, [5], 214 p., [1] leaf of plates : port.
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Catalogue: Wing B1219 · ESTC R21847
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to no profit, but to the subverting of the Hearers: Study to shew thy self approved

UNTO GOD,

a Workman that needeth not to be ashamed,

RIGHTLY DIVIDING

the word of Truth. But shun profane and vain Bablings; for they will increase unto more Ungodliness, and their Word will eat as doth a Canker.

2 Pet. 3. 16.In which (Pauls Epistles) are some things hard to be understood: which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other Scriptures to their own destruction.

LONDON, Printed, by Robert White, for Nevill Simmons, at the Sign of the Princes Arms in St. Pauls Church-yard. 1673.

CHAP. III. Directions about the Christian Covenant with God, and Baptism. p. 688. The Covenant, what? The Parties, Matter, Terms, Forms, necessary Modes, Fruits, &c. External Baptism, what? Compleat Baptism, what? Of Renewing the Covenant.

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CHAP. IV. Directions about the Profession of our Religion to others. The greatness of the duty of open Profession. When and how it must be made. p. 692

CHAP. IV. Directions about the Profession of our Religion to others. The greatness of the duty of open Profession. VVhen and how it must be made. p. 692

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CHAP. V. Directions about Vows and particular Covenants with God. p. 694 What a Vow is. The sorts of Vows. The use, the obligation. Whether any things be indifferent: and such may be Vowed? As Marrying, &c. May we Vow things Indifferent in themselves, though not in their circumstances? In what Cases we may not Vow. What if Rulers command it? What if I doubt whether the Matter imposed be lawful? Of Vowing with a doubting Conscience. Tit. 2. Directions against Perjury and Perfidiousness: and for keeping Vows and Oaths: The heinousness of Perjury: Thirty six Rules about the obligation of a Vow, to show when and how far it is obligatory; useful in an age stigmatized with open Perjury. (Mostly out of Dr. Sanderson). What is the Nullity of an Oath? Cases in which Vows must not be kept. p. 700 How far Rulers may Nullify a Vow? Numb. 30. opened. Of the Accidental Evil of a Vow. Of Scandal. Q. Doth an error de persona caused by that person disoblige me? ibid.

CHAP. V. Directions about Vows and particular Covenants with God. p. 694 VVhat a Vow is. The sorts of Vows. The use, the obligation. VVhether any things be indifferent: and such may be Vowed? As Marrying, &c. May we Vow things Indifferent in themselves, though not in their circumstances? In what Cases we may not Vow. VVhat if Rulers command it? VVhat if I doubt whether the Matter imposed be lawful? Of Vowing with a doubting Conscience. Tit. 2. Directions against Perjury and Perfidiousness: and for keeping Vows and Oaths: The heinousness of Perjury: Thirty six Rules about the obligation of a Vow, to shew when and how far it is obligatory; useful in an age stigmatized with open Perjury. (Mostly out of Dr. Sanderson). VVhat is the Nullity of an Oath? Cases in which Vows must not be kept. p. 700 How far Rulers may Nullifie a Vow? Numb. 30. opened. Of the Accidental Evil of a Vow. Of Scandal. Q. Doth an error de persona caused by that person disoblige me? ibid.

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CHAP. VI. Directions to the people concerning their Internal and private duty to their Pastors, and their profiting by the Ministerial Office and Gifts. p. 714 The Ministerial Office opened in fifteen particulars: The Reasons of it. The true old Episcopacy. Special duties to your own Pastors above others. Of the Calling, Power, and Succession of Pastors. The best to be preferred. The Order of Ministerial Teaching, and the Resolution of faith. How far Humane faith conduceth to Divine. Of Tradition: What use to make of your Pastors. to p. 724

CHAP. VI. Directions to the people concerning their Internal and private duty to their Pastors, and their profiting by the Ministerial Office and Gifts. p. 714 The Ministerial Office opened in fifteen particulars: The Reasons of it. The true old Episcopacy. Special duties to your own Pastors above others. Of the Calling, Power, and Succession of Pastors. The best to be preferred. The Order of Minirial Teaching, and the Resolution of faith. How far Humane faith conduceth to Divine. Of Tradition: VVhat use to make of your Pastors. to p. 724

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CHAP. VII. Directions for the discovery of Truth among Contenders, and how to escape Heresy and deceit. Cautions for avoiding deceit in Disputations. p. 725

CHAP. VII. Directions for the discovery of Truth among Contenders, and how to escape Heresie and deceit. Cautions for avoiding deceit in Disputations. p. 725

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CHAP. VIII. Directions for the Union and Communion of Saints, and for avoiding unpeaceableness and Schism. p. 731 Wherein our Unity consisteth? What diversity will be in the Churches. What Schism is? What Heresy? What Apostasy? Who are Schismatics? The degrees and progress of it. What Separation is a duty: Q. Is any one form of Church Government of Divine appointment? May man make new Church Officers: The Benefits of Christian Concord; to themselves, and to Infidels. The mischiefs of Schism? Whether Papists or Protestants are Schismatics? The aggravations of Division. Two hinderances of our true apprehension of the evil of Schism. Directions against it. Of imposing defective Liturgies. The Testimonies of antiquity against the bloody and Cruel way of Curing Schism. Their Character of Ithacian Prelates.

CHAP. VIII. Directions for the Union and Communion of Saints, and for avoiding unpeaceableness and Schism. p. 731 VVherein our Unity consisteth? VVhat diversity will be in the Churches. VVhat Schism is? VVhat Heresie? VVhat Apostasie? VVho are Schismaticks? The degrees and progress of it. VVhat Separation is a duty: Q. Is any one form of Church Government of Divine appointment? May man make new Church Officers: The Benefits of Christian Concord; to themselves, and to Insidels. The mischiefs of Schism? VVhether Papists or Protestants are Schismaticks? The aggravations of Division. Two hinderances of our true apprehension of the evil of Schism. Direrections against it. Of imposing defective Liturgies. The Testimonies of antiquity against the bloody and Cruel way of Curing Schism. Their Character of Ithacian Prelates.

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CHAP. IX. Twenty Directions how to worship God in the Church Assemblies. p. 755

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CHAP. X. Directions about our Communion with holy souls departed, now with Christ. p. 758

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CHAP. XI. Directions about our Communion with the holy Angels. p. 763

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