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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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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 doth the Kingly Office of Christ consist?
A. In a twofold power; first, his power of ruling in, and over his Church; secondly, his power of subduing his enemies, Psal. 110.3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
Q. 4. What is his ruling power in, and over his people?
A. That supreme authority, ⟨p. 32⟩which (3)(4)for their everlasting good, he useth towards them, whereof in general there be two acts; first, (a) internal, and spiritual, in converting their souls unto him, making them unto himself, a willing, obedient, persevering people; secondly, (b) external and ecclesiastical, in giving perfect Laws, and Rules for their government, as gathered into holy societies, under him. (a)