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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. What is their Authority and Efficacy on the Soul? and how doth that prove them Divine?
A. Their Authority and Efficacy on the Soul, consists in three Things: First, In the power they have to search and discover the secrets of men. Heb. 4.12. The Word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged Sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of Soul and Spirit, of the Joints and Marrow; and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Secondly, In their converting Efficacy, changing and renewing the Soul. Psal. 19.7. The Law of the Lord is perfect, converting the Soul. Thirdly, In their cheering and restoring Efficacy, when the Soul is cast down under any inward or outward trouble. Psal. 19.8. The Statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the Heart. No humane Power can do such things as these. John 17 17. Sanctify them through thy truth, thy word is truth.
A. Their Authority and Efficacy on the Soul, consists in three Things: First, In the power they have to search and discover the secrets of men. Heb. 4.12. The Word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged Sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of Soul and Spirit, of the Ioynts and Marrow; and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Secondly, In their converting Efficacy, changing and renewing the Soul. Psal. 19.7. The Law of the Lord is perfect, converting the Soul. Thirdly, In their chearing and restoring Efficacy, when the Soul is cast down under any inward or outward trouble. Psal. 19.8. The Statutes of the Lord are right, rejoycing the Heart. No humane Power can do such things as these.