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The principles of the doctrine of Christ
The principles of the doctrine of Christ: unfolded in two short catechisms, wherein those principles of religion are explained, the knowledge whereof is required by the late ordinance of Parliament, before any person be admitted to the sacrament of the Lords Supper. For the use of the congregation at Fordham, in the county of Essex. By John Owen pastor there.The principles of the doctrine of Christ: unfolded in two short catechismes, wherein those principles of religion are explained, the knowledge whereof is required by the late ordinance of Parliament, before any person bee admitted to the sacrament of the Lords Supper. For the use of the congregation at Fordham, in the county of Essex. By John Owen pastor there.
London: printed by R. Cotes for Philemon Stephens, 1645
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THE Greater Catechism. › Chapter 2: Of God.THE Greater Catechisme. › Chapter 2: Of God.
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Q. 3. Do we here know God as he is?
Q. 3. Doe wee here know God as hee is?
A. No, his glorious being is not of us, in this life, to be comprehended. Exod. 33.23. 1 Cor. 13.12.
A. No, his glorious beeing is not of us, in this life, to bee comprehended. Exod. 33.23. 1 Cor. 13.12.
Q. 4. Whereby is God chiefly made known unto us in the word?
Q. 4. Whereby is God chiefely made known unto us in the word?