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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. 4. Why cannot man institute a Divine Ordinance?
A. He cannot do it, because it's the prerogative belonging to Christs Kingly Office, Matth. 28.20. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you.
Q. 5. For what other reason cannot man do it?
A. Because he cannot bless them, and make them effectual to their ends, but they will be in vain, Matth. 15.9. But in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines, the commandments of men.
Q. 6. Why are the Ordinances called means of Salvation?