A53723:371
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
Title page typeset from the transcription.
THE Greater Catechism. › Chapter 23: Of Baptism.THE Greater Catechisme. › Chapter 23: Of Baptisme.
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.
Q. 1. Which are these Sacraments?
A. Baptism and the Lords Supper.
A. Baptisme and the Lords Supper.
Q. 2. What is Baptism?
Q. 2. What is Baptisme?
A. An (a) holy action appointed (1)(2)of Christ, whereby being sprinkled with water in the name of the whole Trinity, by a lawful Minister of the Church, (b) we are admitted into the family of ⟨p. 56⟩God, (c) and have the benefits of the blood of Christ confirmed unto us. (a) Matth. 28.19.