A39662:1998
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. The knowledge of our Election is not antecedent to our diligence, but our diligence is required antecedently to that knowledge, 2 Pet. 1.10. Wherefore the rather, Brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure, &c.
Q. 6. Is it not legal to put Natural Men upon striving in the use of means.?
A. No, it is not; for Christ himself enjoins it, Luke 13▪24. Strive to enter in at the strait gate, &c. And so did the Apostles after him, Acts 8.22. Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee.
A. No, it is not; for Christ himself enjoyns it, Luke 13▪24. Strive to enter in at the strait gate, &c. And so did the Apostles after him, Acts 8.22. Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee.