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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, he may. Isa. 43 25. I, even I, am he, that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins. This Covenant is not of Works, but of Grace. Rom. 11.5, 6. And if by grace, then it is no more of works, otherwise grace is no more grace; but if it be of works then it is no more grace, otherwise work is no more work.
Q 4. Is this Covenant changeable, or an unchangeable Covenant?
A. No, it is not changeable, but everlasting and unchangeable forever. Isa. 54.10. For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed, but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the L•rd, that hath mercy on thee.
Q. 5. What are the principal things bestowed in this Covenant?