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 of The principles of the doctrine of Christ, London, 1645The principles of the doctrine of ChristJohn Owen, 1645

Of the works of God that outwardly are of him.

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CHAP. V. Of the works of God that outwardly are of him.

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Q. 1. What are the works of God, that outwardly respect his creatures?

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A. First, of Creation; secondly, of ⁽¹⁾actual providence. Psal. 33.9. Heb. 1.2, 3.

A. First, of Creation; secondly, of ⁽¹⁾actuall providence. Psal. 33.9. Heb. 1.2, 3.

(1)The very outward works of God are sufficient to convince men of his eternal power & God-head, and to leave them inexcusable, if they serve him not.The very outward works of God are sufficient to convince men of his eternall power & God-head, and to leave them inexcusable, if they serve him not.

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Q. 2. What is the work of creation?

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