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THE Principles of the Doctrine of Christ: Unfolded in two short CATECHISMS, Wherein those principles of Religion are explained, the knowledge whereof is required by the late Ordinance of Parliament, before any person be admitted to the Sacrament of the Lords Supper.For the use of the Congregation at Fordham, in the County of Essex.By John Owen Pastor there.Come ye children, hearken unto me, I will teach you the fear of the Lord,Psal. 34.11.LONDON, Printed by R. Cotes, for Philemon Stephens, at the gilded Lion in Pauls Church-yard. 1645.THE Principles of the Doctrine of Christ: Vnfolded in two short CATECHISMES, Wherein those principles of Religion are explained, the knowledge whereof is required by the late Ordinance of Parliament, before any person bee admitted to the Sacrament of the Lords Supper.For the use of the Congregation at Fordham, in the County of Essex.By John Owen Pastor there.Come yee children, hearken unto me, I will teach you the feare of the Lord,Psal. 34.11.LONDON, Printed by R. Cotes, for Philemon Stephens, at the guilded Lion in Pauls Church-yard. 1645.Title page, as transcribed: THE Principles of the Doctrine of Christ: Unfolded in two short CATECHISMS, Wherein those principles of Religion are explained, the knowledge whereof is required by the late Ordinance of Parliament, before any person be admitted to the Sacrament of the Lords Supper. — For the use of the Congregation at Fordham, in the County of Essex. — By John Owen Pastor there. — Come ye children, hearken unto me, I will teach you the fear of the Lord, Psal. 34.11. — LONDON, Printed by R. Cotes, for Philemon Stephens, at the gilded Lion in Pauls Church-yard. 1645.THE Principles of the Doctrine of Christ: Vnfolded in two short CATECHISMES, Wherein those principles of Religion are explained, the knowledge whereof is required by the late Ordinance of Parliament, before any person bee admitted to the Sacrament of the Lords Supper. — For the use of the Congregation at Fordham, in the County of Essex. — By John Owen Pastor there. — Come yee children, hearken unto me, I will teach you the feare of the Lord, Psal. 34.11. — LONDON, Printed by R. Cotes, for Philemon Stephens, at the guilded Lion in Pauls Church-yard. 1645.

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The principles of the doctrine of Christ

The principles of the doctrine of Christ: unfolded in two short catechisms, wherein those principles of religion are explained, the knowledge whereof is required by the late ordinance of Parliament, before any person be admitted to the sacrament of the Lords Supper. For the use of the congregation at Fordham, in the county of Essex. By John Owen pastor there.The principles of the doctrine of Christ: unfolded in two short catechismes, wherein those principles of religion are explained, the knowledge whereof is required by the late ordinance of Parliament, before any person bee admitted to the sacrament of the Lords Supper. For the use of the congregation at Fordham, in the county of Essex. By John Owen pastor there.

John Owen 1616–1683

London: printed by R. Cotes for Philemon Stephens, 1645

[6], 62 p. · 9.6k words · Wing O796 · ESTC R214593

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John Owen, The principles of the doctrine of Christ (London, 1645). EEBO-TCP A53723.

Contents 30

Title page5
To the readerTO My loving Neighbours and Christian Friends, at FORDHAM.12
THE Lesser Catechism.THE Lesser Catechisme.pp. 1–769
THE Greater Catechism.THE Greater Catechisme.pp. 9–61319
Chapter 1Of the Scripture.pp. 9–109
Chapter 2Of God.pp. 10–1317
Chapter 3Of the holy Trinity.pp. 13–1515
Chapter 4Of the works of God, and First, of those that are internal and immanent.Of the works of God, and First, of those that are internall and immanent.pp. 15–1715
Chapter 5Of the works of God that outwardly are of him.

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pp. 18–19

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Chapter 6Of Gods actual providence.Of Gods actuall providence.pp. 20–2211

Chapter 7Of the Law of God.pp. 22–2413

Chapter 8Of the state of corrupted Nature.pp. 24–2613

Chapter 9Of the Incarnation of Christ.pp. 26–279

Chapter 10Of the person of Jesus Christ.pp. 27–3019

Chapter 11Of the Offices of Christ, and first of his Kingly.pp. 31–3311

Chapter 12Of Christs Priestly Office.pp. 33–3831

Chapter 13Of Christs Prophetical Office.Of Christs Propheticall Office.pp. 38–397

Chapter 14Of the twofold estate of Christ.pp. 39–407

Chapter 15Of the persons to whom the benefits of Christs Offices do belong.Of the persons to whom the benefits of Christs Offices doe belong.pp. 40–419

Chapter 16Of the Church.pp. 41–4315

Chapter 17Of Faith.pp. 44–459

Chapter 18Of our Vocation, or Gods calling us.pp. 45–469

Chapter 19Of Justification.pp. 46–477

Chapter 20Of Sanctification.pp. 48–5119

Chapter 21Of the privileges of Believers.Of the priviledges of Beleevers.pp. 51–5315

Chapter 22Of the Sacraments of the new Covenant in particular, a holy right whereunto, is the fourth privilege of believers.Of the Sacraments of the new Covenant in particular, a holy right whereunto, is the fourth priviledge of beleevers.pp. 54–557

Chapter 23Of Baptism.Of Baptisme.pp. 55–569

Chapter 24Of the Lords Supper.pp. 56–5815

Chapter 25Of the Communion of Saints, the fifth privilege of believers.Of the Communion of Saints, the fifth priviledge of beleevers.pp. 595

Chapter 26Of particular Churches.pp. 60–619

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Title as printed: The principles of the doctrine of Christ: unfolded in two short catechisms, wherein those principles of religion are explained, the knowledge whereof is required by the late ordinance of Parliament, before any person be admitted to the sacrament of the Lords Supper. For the use of the congregation at Fordham, in the county of Essex. By John Owen pastor there.The principles of the doctrine of Christ: unfolded in two short catechismes, wherein those principles of religion are explained, the knowledge whereof is required by the late ordinance of Parliament, before any person bee admitted to the sacrament of the Lords Supper. For the use of the congregation at Fordham, in the county of Essex. By John Owen pastor there.
Author: John Owen 1616–1683
Place: London
Printer: R. Cotes
Bookseller: Philemon Stephens
Year: 1645
Imprint: London : printed by R. Cotes, for Philemon Stephens, at the gilded Lion in Pauls Church-yard, 1645.London : printed by R. Cotes, for Philemon Stephens, at the guilded Lion in Pauls Church-yard, 1645.
Size: [6], 62 p.
Words: 9,624
Catalogue: Wing O796 · ESTC R214593
Text: EEBO-TCP A53723
Notes: Reproduction of the original in the Bodleian Library.
Licence: CC0 1.0 (TCP transcription); underlying work in the public domain

Transcription: EEBO-TCP A53723