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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. 5. To what end is the Word useful to men?
A. The first end and use of the Word is to convince men of their sin and misery out of Christ, 1 Cor 14.24, 25. But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned: he is convinced of all, he is judged of all. And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest, &c.
A. The first end and use of the Word is to convince men of their sin and misery out of Christ, 1 Cor 14.24, 25. But if all prophesie, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned: he is convinced of all, he is judged of all. And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest, &c.
Q. 6. What is it useful for besides conviction?
A. 'Tis useful for conversion, as well as conviction, Psal. 19.7. The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul, &c. Acts 26.18