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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.
A. His Decrees, and his Works.
Q▪ What are the Decrees of God concerning us?
A. His eternal purposes, of saving some by Jesus Christ, for the praise of his glory; and of condemning others for their sins.
A. His eternall purposes, of saving some by Jesus Christ, for the praise of his glory; and of condemning others for their sins.
1Q. What are the works of God?
- 1Chap. 5, 6.
A. Acts or doings of his power, whereby he createth, sustaineth, and governeth all things.