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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. Why is he called the living God?
A. Because all life, natural, spiritual, and eternal, is in him, and from him only. First, Natural Life. Acts 17.28. For in him we live, and move, and have our being. Secondly, Spiritual Life. Eph. 2.1. You hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins. Thirdly, Eternal life in glory. Col. 3.4. When Christ who is our life shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
A. Because all life, natural, spiritual, and eternal, is in him, and from him only. First, Natural Life. Acts 17.28. For in him we live, and move, and have our being. Secondly, Spiritual Life. Eph. 2.1. You hath he quickned, who were dead in trespasses and sins. Thirdly, Eternal life in glory. Col. 3.4. When Christ who is our life shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
Q. 6. What is the first Instruction from hence?