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An humble inquiry into the rules of the Word of God, concerning the qualifications…
An humble inquiry into the rules of the Word of God, concerning the qualifications requisite to a complete standing and full communion in the visible Christian church. By Jonathan Edwards, A.M. Pastor of the First Church in Northampton. ; With an appendix by Mr. Foxcroft. ; [Ten lines of quotations]An humble inquiry into the rules of the Word of God, concerning the qualifications requisite to a compleat standing and full communion in the visible Christian church. By Jonathan Edwards, A.M. Pastor of the First Church in Northampton. ; With an appendix by Mr. Foxcroft. ; [Ten lines of quotations]
Boston: : Printed & sold by S. Kneeland in Queenstreet, 1749
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IF you look into Mr. BAXTER's Controversial Writings against Mr. BLAKE, you will meet with such Accounts of Principles and Facts, as I think, may reasonably give an Inquirer much Satisfaction as to the common Judgment of Protestant Churches and Divines in the Points you mention. I particularly refer you to his Five DISPUTATIONS of Right to Sacraments, and the true Nature of visible Christianity. Where all or the most of your Queries are considered and answered, with a Multitude of Testimonies produced in favour of Sentiments contrary to those of your excellent Predecessor, the late Mr. STODDARD.—I have not said this from any Disposition to excuse my self from the Labour of making some further Inquiry, if it be thought needful. And as it may show my Willingness to gratify your Desire, I will now say something on your Questions distinctly, but with as much Brevity as I can.
IF you look into Mr. BAXTER's Controversial Writings against Mr. BLAKE, you will meet with such Accounts of Principles and Facts, as I think, may reasonably give an Inquirer much Satisfaction as to the common Judgment of Protestant Churches and Divines in the Points you mention. I particularly refer you to his Five DISTUTATIONS of Right to Sacraments, and the true Nature of visible Christianity. Where all or the most of your Queries are consider'd and answer'd, with a Multitude of Testimonies produced in favour of Sentiments contrary to those of your excellent Predecessor, the late Mr. STODDARD.—I have not said this from any Disposition to excuse my self from the Labour of making some further Inquiry, if it be thought needful. And as it may shew my Willingness to gratify your Desire, I will now say something on your Questions distinctly, but with as much Brevity as I can.
QUEST. 1. What is the general Opinion respecting that SELF-EXAMINATION required in 1 Cor. xi. 28. Whether Communicants are not here directed to examine themselves concerning the Truth of Grace, or their real Godliness?
QUEST. 1. What is the general Opinion respecting that SELF-EXAMINATION requir'd in