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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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A. Divers ways; first, (a) in that we were all guilty of the same breach of covenant with Adam, being all in him; secondly, (b) our ⟨p. 25⟩souls with his were deprived of that holiness, innocency, and righteousness wherein they were at first created; thirdly, (c) pollution and defilement of nature came upon us, with, fourthly, (d) an extreme disability of doing any thing that is well-pleasing unto God; (e) by all which, we are made obnoxious to the curse. (a) Joh. 3.36. Rom. 5 12. Ephes. 2.3. (b) 1 Gen. 3.10. Ephes. 4.23, 24. Col. 3.10. (c) Job▪ •4.4. Psal. 51.7. Joh. 3.6. Rom. 3.13. (d) Gen. 6.5. Ephes. 2.1. Jer. 6.16. & 13.23. Rom. 8.7. (e) Gen. 3.17. Gal. 3.10.
A. Divers wayes; first, (a) in that wee were all guilty of the same breach of covenant with Adam, being all in him; secondly, (b) our