A53723:354
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. Our gracious reception into the family of God, as his children, and co-heirs with Christ, Joh. 1.12. Rom. 8.15.17. Gal. 4.5. Ephes. 1.5.
A. Our gracious reception into the family of God, as his children, and co-heirs with Christ, Ioh. 1.12. Rom. 8.15.17. Gal. 4.5. Ephes. 1.5.
Q. 4. How come we to know this?
Q. 4. How come wee to know this?
A. By the especial working of the holy (3)Spirit in our heart•, sealing unto us the promises of God and raising up our souls to an assured expectation of the promised inheritance, Rom. 8.15.17.