A39662:1188
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.
A. It grows in respect of its greater fitness and readiness for acts of Obedience. Col. 1.11. Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience, and long-suffering▪ with joyfulness.
Q. 5. What is the third respect or manner of its growth?
A. It grows in respect of its abilities to fix the mind more steadily on spiritual things. Hence grown Christians are called spiritual men. Gal. 6.1. Ye which are spiritual restore such an one in the spirit of meekness.
Q. 6. Why must all true Grace grow?