A31334:279
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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These, and many the like Expressions of the same signification, we meet with in the Holy Scripture. Now we are to understand, that wheresoever Eternal Life, in the possession of it, is promised to Believing, there such a Believing is intended that the Gospel requires, which is an hoping in God, and living to him through Jesus Christ, and that to the end: For mere Belief is not sufficient; Jam. 2.14, &c. Joh. 2.23. & 8.30. & 12.42. Nor is any Faith sufficient that lasteth not to the end, Heb. 10.38, &c.
These, and many the like Expressions of the same signification, we meet with in the Holy Scripture. Now we are to understand, that wheresoever Eternal Life, in the possession of it, is promised to Believing, there such a Believing is intended that the Gospel requires, which is an hoping in God, and living to him through Jesus Christ, and that to the end: For meer Belief is not sufficient; Jam. 2.14, &c. Joh. 2.23. & 8.30. & 12.42. Nor is any Faith sufficient that lasteth not to the end, Heb. 10.38, &c.
Q. But what is it to hope in God through Jesus Christ?
Q. But what is it to hope in God thorow Jesus Christ?