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A49498 The assemblies shorter catechism drawn out into distinct propositions, and proved by plain and pertinent texts of Scripture at large with short rules of direction for masters of families, how to use this book to the best advantage / by Thomas Lye ... Lye, Thomas, 1621-1684. 1674 (1674) Wing L3528; ESTC R37616 31,069 66

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God in Thought Gen. 8.21 The imagination of mans heart is evil from his youth 4. Every meer man since the fall doth daily break the Commandments of God in word Jam. 3.8 The tongue can no man tame it is an unruly evil full of deadly payson 4. Every meer man since the fall doth break the Commandments of God in deed Jam. 3.2 In many things we offend all 83 Q. Are all the transgressions of the Law equally hainous Some sins in themselves and by reason of several aggravations are more hainous in the fight of God than others Joh. 19.11 He that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin 84 Q. What doth every sin deserve Twenty-third Day A. Every sin deserveth Gods wrath and curse both in this life and that which is to come Every sin deserves Gods wrath and curse in 1. This life Gal. 3.10 Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the Law to do them 2. That life which is to come 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 requrre of us that we may escape the 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 Iesus Christ repentance unto life with the diligent use of all outward means whereby Christ communicatrth to us the benefits of Repentance To escape the wrath and curse of God due to us for sin God requireth of us 1. Faith in Jesus Christ Joh. 3.16 God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life 2. Repentance unto life Act. 20.21 Testifying both to the Jews and also to the Gree●● Repentance towards God and faith towards our 〈◊〉 Jesus Christ 3. The diligent use of all outward 〈◊〉 whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of Redemption Prov. 2.1 to 6. My Son if thou wilt receive my words and hide my Commandments with thee 2. So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom and apply thine heart unto understanding 3. Yea if thou criest after knowledg and liftest up thy voice for understanding 4. If thou seekest for her as silver and searchest for her as for hid treasure 5. Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledg of God 86 Q. What is Faith in Iesus Christ A. Faith in Iesus Christ is a saving grace whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for Salvation as he is offered to us in the Gospel 1. Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace Heb. 10.39 We are not of them who draw back unto perdition but of them that believe to the saving of the soul 2. By Faith we receive Jesus Christ Joh. 1.12 As many as received him to them gave he power to become the Sons of God even to them that believe on his Name 3. By Faith we rest upon Jesus Christ alone for Salvation Phil. 3.9 And be found in him not having mine own Righteousness which is of the Law but that which is through the faith of Christ the Righteousness which is of God by Faith 4. By Faith we receive and rest upon Jesus Christ as he is offered to us in the Gospel Isa 33.22 The Lord is our Judg the Lord is our Law-giver the Lord is our King he will save us 87 Q What is repentance unto life Twenty-fourth Day A. Repentance unto life is a saving grace whereby a sinner out of the true sense of his sin and apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ doth with grief and hatred of his sin turn from it unto God with full purpose of and endeavour after new obedience Repentance unto life 1. Is a saving grace Acts 11.18 Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted Repentance unto life 2. Ariseth out of the true sense of Sin Acts 2.37 When they heard this they were pricked in their hearts and said unto Peter and the rest of the Apostles Men and Brethren what shall we do 3. Ariseth out of the true apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ Joel ● 13 Rent your hearts and not your garments and turn unto the Lord your God for he is gracious and merciful slow to anger and of great kindness and repenteth him of the evil 3. By Repentance unto life a sinner doth with grief and hatred of his sin turn from it unto God Jer. 31.18 19. Turn thou me and I shall be turned for thou art the Lord my God 19. Surely after I was turned I repented and after that I was instructed I smote upon my thigh I was ashamed yea even confounded because I did bear the reproach of my youth 4. Repentance unto life is accompanied with full purpose of and endeavour after new obedience Psal 119.59 I thought on my ways and turned my feet into thy Testimonies 88 Q. What are the outward means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of Redemption A. The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of Redemption are his Ordinances especially the Word Sacraments and Prayer all which are made effectual to the Elect for Salvation Acts 2.41 42. Then they that gladly receive● his word were baptized 42. And th●y continued dedfastly in the Apostles Doctrine and fellowship and in breaking of bread and in prayers 89 Q. How is the Word made effectual to Salvation A. The Spirit of God maketh the reading but especially the preaching of the Word an effectual means of convincing and converting sinners and of building them up in holiness and comfort through Faith unto Salvation The spirit of God maketh the reading but especially the preaching of the Word an effectual means of 1. Convincing and converting sinners Psal 19.7 The Law of the Lord is perfect converting the soul the testimony of the Lord is sure making wise the simple 2. Building up Saints in holiness and comfort 1 Thes 1.6 Ye became followers of us and of the Lord having received the Word in much affliction with joy of the Holy Ghost 3. Building up Saints through faith unto salvation Rom. 1.16 I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ for it is the power of God unto Salvation to every one that believeth 90 Q. Twenty-fifth day How is the Word to be read and heard that it may become effectual to Salvation A. That the Word may become effectual to Salvation we must attend thereunto with diligence preparation and prayer receive it with faith and love lay it up in our hearts and practise it in our lives That the word may become effectual to Salvation we must 1. Attend thereunto with diligence Prov. 8.34 Blessed is the man that heareth me watching daily at my gates waiting at the posts of my doors 2. Attend thereunto with Preparation 1 Pet. 2.1 2. Laying aside