A Body of Practical Divinity

Name: A Body of Practical Divinity
Author: Thomas Watson

A body of practical divinity consisting of above one hundred seventy six sermons on the lesser catechism composed by the reverend assembly of divines at Westminster : with a supplement of some sermons on several texts of Scripture / by Thomas Watson ...

Thomas Watson d. 1686London: printed for Thomas Parkurst, 1692

[5], iv, 300, 331-544, 801-880, 965-1007, [7] p. · 512k words · Wing W1109 · ESTC R32148

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Resp. The Word of God is said to work effectually, when it hath that good effect upon us for which it was appointed of God; namely, when the Word works powerful Illumination, and thorough Reformation. Acts 26.18. To open their Eyes, and turn them from the power of Satan to God. The opening their Eyes, denotes Illumination: And turning them from Satan to God, denotes Reformation.

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Quest. 2. How is the Word to be read and heard, that it may become effectual to Salvation?

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This Question consists of Two Branches.

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1. How may the Word be read Effectually? 2. How may it be heard Effectually?

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1. I shall begin with the First Branch of the Question, How is the Word to be read, that it may be effectual to our Salvation?

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