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The judgement of the late Arch-bishop of Armagh, and Primate of Ireland. Of Babylon…
The judgement of the late Arch-bishop of Armagh, and Primate of Ireland. Of Babylon (Rev. 18. 4.) being the present See of Rome. (With a sermon of Bishop Beadles upon the same words.) Of laying on of hands (Heb. 6. 2.) to be an ordained ministry. Of the old form of words in ordination. Of a set form of prayer. / Published and enlarged by Nicholas Bernard D.D. and preacher to the Honourable Society of Gray's-Inn, London. Unto which is added a character of Bishop Bedel, and an answer to Mr. Pierces fifth letter concerning the late primate.The judgement of the late Arch-bishop of Armagh, and Primate of Ireland. Of Babylon (Rev. 18. 4.) being the present See of Rome. (With a sermon of Bishop Bedels upon the same words.) Of laying on of hands (Heb. 6. 2.) to be an ordained ministery. Of the old form of words in ordination. Of a set form of prayer. / Published and enlarged by Nicholas Bernard D.D. and preacher to the Honourable Society of Grayes-Inne, London. Unto which is added a character of Bishop Bedel, and an answer to Mr. Pierces fifth letter concerning the late primate.
London: printed for John Crook, 1659
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The two former concern this life, viz. Repentance from good works, and Faith towards God. ⟨p. 172⟩The two latter, the end of this life, viz. the Resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgement. The two middle, viz. the doctrine of Baptisms, and laying on of hands, are in relation to both, either as Conduits to convey the two former into us, or as Chariots to carry us with comfort to the two latter, That they are Fundamental Principles, as well as the other, cannot be doubted of, by their being placed in the midst of them; only the question is, what is meant by them.
The two former concern this life, viz. Repentance from good works, and Faith towards God. ⟨p. 172⟩The two latter, the end of this life, viz. the Resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgement. The two middle, viz. the doctrine of Baptismes, and laying on of hands, are in relation to both, either as Conduits to convey the two former into us, or as Chariots to carry us with comfort to the two latter, That they are Fundamental Principles, as well as the other, cannot be doubted of, by their being placed in the midst of them; only the question is, what is meant by them.
First, by the doctrine of Baptisms, I conceive is meant the Sacrament of Baptism, which is often joined with the two former Fundamentals; By our Saviour; with Faith, he that believeth and is baptized. Mark 16.16. By Saint Peter with repentance, ⟨p. 173⟩Acts 2.38. Repent, and be baptized.
First, by the doctrine of Baptismes, I conceive is meant the Sacrament of Baptisme, which is often joyned with the two former Fundamentals; By our Saviour; with Faith, he that believeth and is baptized.