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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. Yes, 'tis a duty commanded by Christ, Joh. 5.39. Search the scriptures, &c. and commended by the Apostle, Acts 17.11. These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
A. Yes, 'tis a duty commanded by Christ, Ioh. 5.39. Search the scriptures, &c. and commended by the Apostle, Acts 17.11. These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures dayly, whether those things were so.
Q. 10. Is it their duty or liberty also to preach it?
A. No, it is not, for besides abilities for that work, there must be a call, Rom. 10.14, 15. — How shall they hear without a preacher, and how shall they preach except they be sent? &c.