A53723:251
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. Yes, in respect of the greatness (4)and extremity, not the eternity and continuance of those pains, for it was impossible he should be holden of death, Matth. 26.38, 39. Mark. 14.33. & 15.34. Gal. 3.13. Ephes. 2.16. Col. 1.20. Heb. 5.7. Psal. 18 5.
A. Yes, in respect of the greatnesse (4)and extremity, not the eternity and continuance of those paines, for it was impossible hee should bee holden of death, Matth. 26.38, 39. Mark. 14.33. & 15.34. Gal. 3.13. Ephes. 2.16. Col. 1.20. Heb. 5.7. Psal. 18 5.
- (4)The death that Christ underwent was eternal, in its own nature & tendance, not so to him, because of his holiness, power, and the unity of his person.