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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.
A. The second property of Faith is this, that it is the most useful Grace in this World to a Believer, it being the Souls eve, Heb. 11:27. By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured as seeing him, who is invisible, &c. Its •a•d to apprehend Christ, Phil. 3.12. —That I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. It's Cordial in a fainting season, Psal. 27.3. I had fainted, unless I had believed, &c.
Q. 3. What are the foundations that support Faith?
A. The first foundation or prop of Faith is the power of God, Rom. 4.20, 21. He staggered not at the promise through unbelief: but was strong in faith, giving glory to God. And being fully persuaded, that what he had promised, he was able also to perform. ⟨p. 165⟩Heb. 7.25. —He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, &c.
A. The first foundation or prop of Faith is the power of God, Rom. 4.20, 21. He staggered not at the promise through unbelief: but was strong in faith, giving glory to God. And being fully perswaded, that what he had promised, he was able also to perform.