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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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Q. How else are they in Christ's stead in preaching the Gospel?
A. Upon this account also they are such, Because Christ who enables them for the Work, hath appointed them to be his Ministers, and in his Name to preach the Gospel. 1 Tim. 1.12. Luk. 24.47. Act. 4.12. & 9.27. Rom. 1.5. Act. 26.15, &c. Rom. 15.16. 1 Tim. 4.6. 1 Cor. 4.1.
Q. Are none but Ministers to endeavour the saving of Sinners, by bringing them to Repentance?