A31334:263
Catechistical guide to sinners, and to such converts that are babes in Christ wherein…
Catechistical guide to sinners, and to such converts that are babes in Christ wherein all the necessary points of religion are methodically proposed in Scripture-language, abundantly confirmed by the Holy Scriptures, and in some places concisely expounded : in the whole, all controversies are warily shunned, so that all true Christians, of what persuasion soever, may (if they need the help of others) use this catechism for their children, or others that are under their power and card / written upon request, by a lover of truth and peace.Catechistical guide to sinners, and to such converts that are babes in Christ wherein all the necessary points of religion are methodically proposed in Scripture-language, abundantly confirmed by the Holy Scriptures, and in some places concisely expounded : in the whole, all controversies are warily shunn'd, so that all true Christians, of what persuassion soever, may (if they need the help of others) use this catechism for their children, or others that are under their power and card / written upon request, by a lover of truth and peace.
London: printed by J.D., 1680
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Q. It will be convenient that first we discourse of the End and Intent of the Work of God and Christ, and then of the Work it self: Wherefore I shall ask you a few Questions concerning the Intent of this Work, and in the first place this: What are we to understand here by the Promise of God?
A. By the Promise of God we are here to understand that Promise, whereby God, according to his purpose, hath promised to give Eternal Life, in or by Jesus Christ, unto all that believe in him, through his Son Jesus Christ, that they may be to the praise of his Glory.
A. By the Promise of God we are here to understand that Promise, whereby God, according to his purpose, hath promised to give Eternal Life, in or by Jesus Christ, unto all that believe in him, thorow his Son Jesus Christ, that they may be to the praise of his Glory.
Q. For the setting forth of this Promise more distinctly, I shall query concerning the several parts of your Answer; as first, What is that eternal Life which God hath promised?
A. That Eternal Life which God hath promised, is that Salvation which is in Christ Jesus with Eternal Glory.