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Laying on of hands upon baptized believers, as such, proved an ordinance of Christ…
Laying on of hands upon baptized believers, as such, proved an ordinance of Christ in answer to Mr. Danvers's former book entitled, A treatise of laying on of hands : with a brief answer to a late book called, A treatise concerning laying on of hands, written by a nameless author / by B.K. ...Laying on of hands upon baptized believers, as such, proved an ordinance of Christ in answer to Mr. Danvers's former book intituled, A treatise of laying on of hands : with a brief answer to a late book called, A treatise concerning laying on of hands, written by a nameless author / by B.K. ...
London : Printed, are to be sold by Benj. Harris ..., 1698
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Laying on of Hands UPON BAPTIZED BELIEVERS, As such, Proved both fr… › Chapter 5
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Answ. We answer, by distinguishing between that Baptism that is a practical Duty, and that which is taught or laid down by our Lord Jesus to be believed: that that is commanded, ought absolutely to be obeyed by every Babe; and 'tis as necessary for every Babe to believe the Doctrine of Sufferings, which Jesus Christ preached to all that would follow him and be his Disciples; this was that which he taught, Mat. 20.22, 23. to the two Sons of Zebedee, that they (and consequently all God's Children) should more or less be baptized with. In the World (saith Christ) you shall have tribulation, John 16.33. 'Tis necessary every Saint should be instructed into this, and believe this, that through much Tribulation we must enter into the Kingdom of God, Acts 14.22. and all those who will live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution, 2 Tim. 3.12. We say not, that every one must actually forsake House, and Lands, and Life for Christ's sake, and the Gospel, or else be none of his Disciples, but be ready in holy disposition so to do when called to it.
Answ. We answer, by distinguishing between that Baptism that is a practical Duty, and that which is taught or laid down by our Lord Jesus to be believed: that that is commanded, ought absolutely to be obeyed by every Babe; and 'tis as necessary for every Babe to believe the Doctrine of Sufferings, which Jesus Christ preached to all that would follow him and be his Disciples; this was that which he taught, Mat. 20.22, 23. to the two Sons of Zebedee, that they (and consequently all God's Children) should more or less be baptized with. In the World (saith Christ) you shall have tribulation, John 16.33. 'Tis necessary every Saint should be instructed into this, and believe this, that through much Tribulation we must enter into the Kingdom of God, Acts 14.22. and all those who will live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution,