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An exposition of the assemblies catechism with practical inferences from each question as it…
An exposition of the assemblies catechism with practical inferences from each question as it was carried on in the Lords Days exercises in Dartmouth, in the first year of liberty, 1688 / by John Flavell.
London: printed for Tho. Cockerill, 1692
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Q. 2. In how many respects is God infinite?
A. God is infinite or boundless in three respects.
First, In respect of the perfection of his Nature; his Wisdom▪ Power, and Holiness, exceed all measures and limits; as 1 Sam. 2.2. There is none holy as the Lord, &c. Secondly, In respect of time and place; no time can measure him, Isa. 57.15. Thus saith the high and lofty one, that inhabiteth Eternity, 1 Kings 8.27. Behold the Heaven of heavens cannot contain thee, how much less this House which I have built? The Heaven of heavens contains all created Beings; but not the Creator. Thirdly, In respect of his Incomprehensibleness, by the understanding of all creatures. Job. 11.7. Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty to perfection?
First, In respect of the perfection of his Nature; his Wisdom▪ Power, and Holiness, exceed all measures and limits; as 1 Sam. 2.2. There is none holy as the Lord, &c. Secondly, In respect of time and place; no time can measure him, Isa. 57.15. Thus saith the high and lofty one, that inhabiteth Eternity,