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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.
Of Christs Ordinances.
Quest. 88. What are the outward means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of Redemption?
Quest. 88. WHat are the outward means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of Redemption?
A. The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of Redemption, are his Ordinances, especially the Word, Sacraments and Prayer, all which are made effectual to the elect for Salvation.
Q. 1. What makes any thing become a Divine Ordinance?
A. The institution or appointment of God, is that alone which makes a Divine Ordinance, Matth. 28.20. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you, &c.