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Dr. John Owen's two short catechisms wherein the principles of the doctrine of Christ…Dr. John Owen's two short catechisms wherein the principles of the doctine of Christ…
Dr. John Owen's two short catechisms wherein the principles of the doctrine of Christ are unfolded and explained : proper for all persons to learn before they be admitted to the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, and composed by him for the use of all congregations in general.Dr. John Owen's two short catechisms wherein the principles of the doctine of Christ are unfolded and explained : proper for all persons to learn before they be admitted to the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, and composed by him for the use of all congregations in general.
London : Printed for, and sold by Will. Marshal ..., 1700
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Q. 4. What is his ruling power in, and over his People?
A. That supreme Authority, ⟨p. 30⟩which 34for their everlasting good, he useth towards them, whereof in general there be two acts; first, (a) internal and spiritual, in converting their Souls unto him, making them unto himself, a willing, obedient, persevering People; secondly, (b) external and ecclesiastical, in giving perfect Laws, and Rules for their Government, as gathered into holy Societies, under him. (a) Esa. 53. 12. & 59. 20, 21. with Heb. 8. 10, 11, 12. Esa. 61. 1. 2. Joh. 1. 16. & 12. 32. Mark 1. 15. Mat. 28. 20. 2 Cor. 10. 4, 5. (b) Mat. 16. 19. 1 Cor. 12. 28. Ephes. 4. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. 2 Tim. 3. 16, 17. Revel. 22. 18, 19