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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
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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. 3. Wherein chiefly consists the outward providence of God towards his Church?
A. In three things, first, in (a) causing all (4)things to work together for their good; secondly, in (b) ruling and disposing of Kingdoms, Nations, and Persons, for their benefit; thirdly, (c) in avenging them of their adversaries, (a) Mat. 6.31, 32, 33. Rom. 8.28. 1 Tim. 6.16. 2 Pet. 1.3. (b) Psal. 105.14, 15. Esa. 44.28. Dan. 2.44. Rom. 9.17. (c) Esa. 60.12. Zech. 12.2, 3, 4, 5. Luk. 18.7▪ Revel. 17.14.
A. In three things, first, in (a) causing all (4)things to work together for their good; secondly, in (b) ruling and disposing of Kingdomes, Nations, and Persons, for their benefit; thirdly, (c) in avenging them of their adversaries, (a)