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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. In that he was not a mere (5)man only, but God also, of infinite more value then all those who had offended, Rom. 5.9. Heb. 9.26. 1 Pet. 3.18.
A. In that hee was not a meere (5)man onely, but God also, of infinite more value then all those who had offended, Rom. 5.9. Heb. 9.26. 1 Pet. 3.18.
- (5)He suffered not as God, but he suffered who was God.Hee suffered not as God, but hee suffered who was God.
Q. 10. How did the oblation of Christ redeem us from death, and hell?
A. First, (a) by paying a ransom (6)to God, the Judge and Law-giver, who had condemned us; secondly, (b) by overcoming, and spoiling Satan, death, and the powers of hell, that detained us captives, (a)