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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. 7. What are the causes of a Christians growth?
A. Union with Christ. John 15.4. As the branch cannot bear fruit of it self, except it abide in the vine, no more can ye except ye abide in me. And his Blessings on the Ordinances. Isa. 55.10, 11. For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven▪ and returneth not thither▪ but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud▪ that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater; So shall my word be that goeth out of my mouth, it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. And Providences. Phil. 1 19. For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayers, and the supply of the spirit of Jesus Christ.
A. Union with Christ. Iohn 15.4. As the branch cannot bear fruit of it self, except it abide in the vine, no more can ye except ye abide in me. And his Blessings on the Ordinances. Isa. 55.10, 11. For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven▪ and returneth not thither▪ but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud▪ that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater; So shall my word be that goeth out of my mouth, it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. And Providences.