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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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CHAP. XI. Of the Offices of Christ, and first of his Kingly.
Q. 1. How many are the Offices of Jesus Christ?
Q. 1. How many are the Offices of Iesus Christ?
A. Three; first, of a (a) King; secondly, (b) a (1)(2)Priest; thirdly, a (c) Prophet. (a) Psal. 2.6. (b) Psal. 110.4. (c) Deut. 18.15.
- (1)In the exercise of these Offices▪ Christ is also the sole head, husband, & first-born of the Church.
- (2)Papal usurpation upon these Offices of Christ, manifest the Pope to be the man of sin.Papall usurpation upon these Offices of Christ, manifest the Pope to be the man of sin.