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The shorter catechism, composed by the Reverend Assembly of Divines with the proofs thereof…
The shorter catechism, composed by the Reverend Assembly of Divines with the proofs thereof out of the Scriptures, in words at length. Which are either some of the formerly quoted places, or others gathered from their other writings; all fitted, both of brevity & clearness, to this their form of sound words. : For the benefit of Christians in general, and of youth, and children in understanding, in particular; that they may with more ease acquaint themselves with the truth according to the Scriptures, and with the Scriptures themselves.
printed by B. Green, 1698
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.
Gal. 3.10. Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things that are written in the book of the law to do them. Mat 25.41. Then shall he say unto them on the left-hand, Depart from me ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels.
85. Q. What doth God require of us, that we may escape his wrath and curse due unto us for sin?
A. To escape the wrath and curse of God due to us for sin, God requireth of us Faith in Jesus Christ, Repentance unto lifef, with the diligent use of all outward means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of Redemptiong.
- fActs 20.21. Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, Repentance toward God, and Faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
- gProv. 2.1,—5. My Son, if thou wilt receive my words, & hide my Commandments with thee; so that thou incline thy heart unto wisdom, & apply thy heart to understanding: Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding: if thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures: then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.