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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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A. These may be said to be in Christ's stead; first, in that they receive their Commission from Jesus Christ to preach the Gospel. 1 Cor. 9.17. 1 Tim. 1.11, 12.
Q. What is the Commission Christ gave to his Apostles, after his Resurrection from the Dead?
A. It is this: All Power is given unto me in Heaven and in Earth: Go ye therefore, and teach all Nations, baptizing them in [into] the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: and lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the World. Amen. ⟨p. 102⟩Matth. 28.18, 19, 20.
Q. How else are they in Christ's stead in preaching the Gospel?