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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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Q. 3. Wherefore did God make man?
A. For his own glory in his service (2)(3)and obedience, Gen. 1.26, 27. & 2.16, 17. Rom. 9.23.
- (2)The glory of God is to be preferred above our own, either being, or well-being, as the supreme end of them.The glory of God is to be preferred above our own, either beeing, or well-beeing, as the supreme end of them.
- (3)The approaching unto God in his service, is the chief exaltation of our nature above the beasts that perish.The approaching unto God in his service, is the chiefe exaltation of our nature above the beasts that perish.
Q. 4. Was man able to yield the service and worship that God required of him?
Q. 4. Was man able to yeeld the service and worship that God required of him?