A53723:175
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. Are we able of our selves to (2)(3)perform it?
Q. 3. Are wee able of our selves to (2)(3)perform it?
- (2)After the fall the Law ceased to be a rule of justification, and became a rule for sanctification only.After the fall the Law ceased to bee a rule of justification, and became a rule for sanctification only.
- (3)It is of free grace that God giveth power to yield any obedience, and accepteth of any obedience, that is no• perfect.It is of free grace that God giveth power to yeeld any obedience, and accepteth of any obedience, that is no• perfect.
A. No, in no wise, the Law is spiritual, but we are carnal, 1 King. 8.46. Gen. 5.6. Joh. 15.5. Rom. 7.11. & 8.7. 1 Joh. 1.8.