A65285:2782
A Body of Practical Divinity
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 ...
London: printed for Thomas Parkurst, 1692
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Quest. 2. Is not the Word of God sufficient to Salvation? What need then is there of Sacraments?
Resp. We must not be wise above what is written. This may satisfy, it is God's Will that his Church should have Sacraments. And, it is God's Goodness thus by Sacraments to condescend to our weak Capacities. John 4.48. Except ye see Signs ye will not believe. God to strengthen our Faith confirms the Covenant of Grace, not only by Promises, but by Sacramental Signs.
Resp. We must not be wise above what is written. This may satisfie, it is God's Will that his Church should have Sacraments. And, it is God's Goodness thus by Sacraments to condescend to our weak Capacities. Iohn 4.48. Except ye see Signs ye will not believe. God to strengthen our Faith confirms the Covenant of Grace, not only by Promises, but by Sacramental Signs.
Quest. 3. What are the Sacraments of the New Testament?
Resp. Two: Baptism and the Lord's Supper.