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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. XXI. Of the privileges of Believers.
CHAP. XXI. Of the priviledges of Beleevers.
Q. 1. What are the privileges of those that thus believe and repent?
Q. 1. What are the priviledges of those that thus beleeve and repent?
A. First, union with Christ; secondly, adoption of children; thirdly, Christian liberty; fourthly, a spiritual holy right to the seals of the new Covenant; fifthly, communion with all Saints; sixthly, resurrection of the body unto life eternal.
A. First, union with Christ; secondly, adoption of children; thirdly, Christian liberty; fourthly, a spirituall holy right to the seales of the new Covenant; fifthly, communion with all Saints; sixthly, resurrection of the body unto life eternall.
Q. 2. What is our union with Christ?