A31334:86
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 Cor. 13.9, &c. We know in part, and we prophesy in part: but when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. When I was a Child I spake as a Child, I understood as a Child, I thought as a Child: but when I became a Man, I put away childish things. For now we see through a glass darkly, but then face to face: Now I know in part, but then shall I know, even as also I am known. Job 11.7, &c. Canst thou by searching find out God? Canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? It is as high as Heaven, &c. See Job 36.26, &c. Psal. 77.19. Thy way is in the Sea, and thy Path in the great Waters, and thy footsteps are well known. See Psal. 36.5, 6. Eccles. 3.11. ⟨p. 21⟩No Man can find out the Work that God maketh from the beginning to the end. See Job 37.5. Rom. 11.33. How unsearchable are the Judgments of God, and his Ways past finding out.]
Q. What are you taught from the Holy Scriptures concerning God, considered in himself?
A. The Holy Scriptures teach me, concerning God, considered in himself, these two things, namely, That God is one, and that God is a Spirit.