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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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[1 John 4.14. And we have seen, and do testify, That the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the World. John 6.39, 40. And this is the Father's Will, which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me, I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day, &c.]
Quest. Now concerning the second Proposition, I shall ask you several Questions; as first, How can you prove from the Scriptures, that we must not only know him who is the only true God, but also love him as such?
Answ. We are not only to know him who is the only true God, but also to love him as such: For it is written, Hear, O Israel, The Lord our God is one Lord. And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine Heart, and with all thy Soul, and with all thy Might; Deut. 6.4, 5. Mat. 12.29, 30.