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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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Part 2 › Chapter 7: Of God's Work by Jesus Christ, for the saving of Sinners.
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[Repentance is declared to be a turning to God, and as that which foregoes our living in his Service. Act. 26.20. I [Paul] showed first to them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the Coasts of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do Works meet for Repentance. 1 Thess. 1.9. Ye turned to God from Idols, to serve the living and true God, and to wait for his Son from Heaven, &c. See Acts 15.19. This turning must be with the whole Heart. 1 Sam. 12.3. Joel 2.12.]
[Repentance is declared to be a turning to God, and as that which foregoes our living in his Service. Act. 26.20. I [Paul] shewed first to them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the Coasts of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do Works meet for Repentance. 1 Thess. 1.9. Ye turned to God from Idols, to serve the living and true God, and to wait for his Son from Heaven, &c. See Acts 15.19. This turning must be with the whole Heart. 1 Sam. 12.3. Joel 2.12.]
Q. But wherein does this turning to God with the whole Heart consist?