3.6 Received up into glory Q. 6. Why did he assume our Nature A. That he might die in it for our Salvation Heb. 2.15 And delivered them who through fear of death were all their life time subject to bondage Q 7. Why did he rise in it after Death A. He raised it from the dead for our Justification Rom. 4.25 Who was delivered for our offences and was raised again for our Iustification Q 8. Why did he ascend in our Nature into Heaven A. To be a Mediator of intercession in our Nature Heb 7.25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them Q 9. What is the first Instruction from hence A. That the Body of Christ is not every where but is contained in Heaven Acts 3.21 Whom the heaven must receive till the times of restitution of all things Q. 10. VVhat is the second Iustruction A. That Christ is full of tender compassions to his peoples infirmities Heb. 4.15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities but was in all points tempted like as we are yet without sin Q. 11. VVhat is the third Instruction A. That great and admirable is the glory designed for the bodies of Believers Phil. 3.21 VVho shall change our vile bodies that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself Q. 12. VVhat is the last Instruction A. That the bodily Eyes of Believers after the Resurrection shall see Christ in glory Iob 19.26 27. And though after my skin worms destroy this body yet in my flesh shall I see God VVhom I shall see for my self and mine eyes shall behold and not another Of Christ's Offices Quest. 23. WHat Offices doth Christ execute as our Redeemer A. Christ as our Redeemer doth execute the Office of a Prophet of a Priest and of a King both in his Estate of Humiliation and Exaltation Q. 1. What are the States and Conditions of our Redeemer A. Christ's States are twofold namely his State of Humiliation and his State of Exaltation Phil. 2.8 9. And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross VVherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name above every name Q. 2. How many Offices belongs to Christ in these States A. Christ hath a threefold Office namely of a Prophet of a Priest and of a King Q. 3 Why doth Christ take all these three Offices A. Because they are all necessary for our salvation and we have the benefit of them all 1 Cor. 1.30 Who of God is made unto us wisdom and righteousness and sanctification and redemption Q. 4. Can no man take Christ in one Office and not in another A. No whoever will have the benefit of any one must receive him in all Acts 5.31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a prince and a saviour for to give repentance unto Israel and forgiveness of Sins Q. 5. What respect have the Offices of Christ to the Promises A. The Promises flow out of them as out of their Fountain 2 Cor. 1.20 For all the promises of God in him are Yea and in him Amen Q. 6. What Promises flow out of the Prophetical Office A. All the Promises of Illumination Guidance and Direction flow out of Christ's Prophetical Office Q. 7. What Promises flow out of the Priestly Office A. All the Promises of Pardon and Peace flow out of it Q. 8. What Promises flow out of the Kingly Office A. All the Promâ—ses of Defence Protection and Deliverances Q 2. What is the first instruction A. Hence we learn the compleatness of Christ for all the wants of his people Col. 2.10 And ye are compleat in him Q. 10. What is the second Instruction A. Hence we learn the folly and misery of all Hypocrites that close partially with Christ. Q 11 What is the third Instruction A. Hence we learn the singular dignity of the Lord Jesus None ever have all those Offices but Christ. Q. 12. What is the last Instruction A. That Faith is a considerate act and requires much deliberation Of Câ—rist's Prophetical Office Quest. 24. HOW doth Christ execute the Office of a Prophet A. Christ executeth the Office of a Prophet in revealing to us by his word and spirit the will of God for our salvation Q. 1. What doth Christ's Prophetical Office imply A. It implies man's natural blindness and ignorance 1 Cor. 2.14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the spirit of God for they are foolishness unto him neither can he know them because they are spiritually discerned Q. 2. What â—lse doth it imply A. That Christ is the original and fountain of all that light which guides us to salvation 2 Cor. 4.6 7. For God who commanded the light to shine out of darkness hath shined in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Iesus Christ. Q. 3. How doth Christ teach men the will of God A. He doth it by external Revelation of it Acts 3.22 For Moses truly said unto the fathers A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren like unto me him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you And by internal illumination Luke 24.45 Then opened he their understanding that they might understand the Scripture Q. 4 What need then of man's ministry A. Very much for Christ hath instituted Ministers as instruments by whom he will teach us Eph. 4 11 12. And he gave some Apostles and some Prophets and some Evangelists and some Pastors and Teachers for the perfecting of the Saints for the work of the Ministry for the edifying of the body of Christ. Acts 26.18 To open their eyes and to turn them from darkness to light and from the power of Satan unto God that they may receive forgiveness of sins Q. 5. Can no man savingly know the will of God without the teachings of Christ A. No though common knowledge may be obtained in a natural way yet not saving Mat. 11.25 At that time Iesus answered and said I thank thee O father Lord of heaven and earth because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent and hast revealed them unto babes Q. 6. How appears it that Christ is appointed to this office A. We have the written word for it Acts 3.22 A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren like unto me him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you Q. 7. What is the first Instruction hence A. None need be discouraged at their natural weakness if Christ be their Teacher Mat. 11.25 At that time Iesus answered and said I thank thee O father Lord of heaven and
Author of Sanctification A. God only Iude ver 1. To them that are sanctified by God the Father Q. 3. What is the instrument of it A. The Word of God Iohn 17.17 Sanctify them througâ— thy truth thy word is truth Q. 4 What part of man is sanctified A. Every part both of the Soul and Body 1 Thes. 5.23 And the very God of peace sanctâ—â—y you wâ—olly and I pray God your whole spirit soul and body be prâ—served blameless unto the coming of our Lord Iesus Christ Q. 5. Is Sanctification perfected at once A. No but by degrees 2 Pet. 3.18 But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Iesus Christ. Q. 6. VVhen will it be made perfect A. When we come to Heaven and not before 1 Cor. 13.10 11. But when that which is perfect is come then that which is in part shall be done away Q. 7. What are the signs of true Sanctification A. When it runs into all parts of our Conversation 1 Pet. 1.15 But as he which hath called you is holy so be ye holy in all manner of conversation Secondly And continues to the end Rev. 22.11 Let him that is holy be holy still Q. 8. What is the inseparable companion of Sanctification A. Righteousness towards men Luke 1.74 75. That he would grant unto us that we being delivered out of the hands of our enemies might serve him without fear in holiness and righteousness before him all the days of our life Q. 9. What is opposite to Sanctification A. All filthiness of Flesh and Spirit 2 Cor. 7.1 Having therefore these promises dearly beloved let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit Q. 10. What is the priviledge of the sanctified A. They are all elected and shall be glorified 1 Pet. 1. 2 4 Elect according to the fore-knowledge of God the father through sanctification of the spirit to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that fadeth not away reserved in heaven for you Q. 11. What is the case of them who live and die unsanctified A. They shall never see God Heb. 12.14 Follow peace with all men and boliness without which no man shall see the Lord. Q. 12. What differenceth true from pretended Sanctification A. True Sanctification purgeth the heart from the love of sin Rom. 7.15 For that which I do I allow not And the life from the dominion of sin â—om â—â— 19. As ye have yielded your members servants to 〈◊〉 and to iniquity unto iniquity even so now yield youâ— members servants to righteousness unto holiness Q. 13. May great sinners be sanctâ—fied A. Yes the Spirit of God can sanctify the vilest heart 1 Cor. 6.11 And such were some of you but ye are washed but ye are sanctified Of Assurance the fruit of Iustification Quest. 36. WHAT are the benefits which in this life do either accompany or â—low from Iustification Adoption and Sanctification A. The benefits which in this life do either accompany or flow from Iustification Adoption and Sanctification are assurance of God's love peace of Conscience joy in the Holy Ghost increase of Grace and perseverance therein to the end Q. 1. Is Assurance possible to be attained in this Life A. Yes for fome have had it Cant. 6.3 I am my beloveds and my beloved is mine And all Christians are commanded to strive for it 2 Pet. 1.10 Wherefore the rather â—rethren give diligence to make your calling and election sure Q. 2. How many sorts of assurance are there A. There is an objective Assurance 2 Tim. 2.19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure having this seal The Lord knoweth them that are his And a subjective or personal Assurance Gal. 2.20 Who loved me and gave himself for me Q. 3. Is personal Assurance perfect in this Life A. No it admits of doubts and fears which interrupts it and it is not always at one height 1 Cor. 13.10 When that which is psrfect is come then that which is in part shall be done away Q. 4. On what Testimony is personal Assurance built A. Upon the Testimony of God's Spirit witnessing with ours Rom. â— 16 The spirit it self beareth witness with our spirit that we are the children of God Q. 5. Doth the Spirit make use of signs in us to 〈◊〉 us A. Yes Ordinarily he doth 1 Iohn 3.14 We know thâ—â— we are passed from death to life because we love the brethren Aâ— ver 24. Hereby we know that he abideth in us by the spirit whicâ— he hath given us Q. 6. How is true assurance discerned from presumption A. True assurance humbles the Soul Gal. 2.20 I 〈◊〉 crucified with Christ nevertheless I live yet not I but Chriâ—â— liveth in me And makes the Soul afraid of Sin 2 Cor. 7.1 Having therefore these promises dearly beloved let us cleanse 〈◊〉 selves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit perfecting holiness iâ— the fear of God Q. 7. What is the usual season of Assurance A. The time of greatest sufferings for Christ. 1 Pet. 4.14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ happy 〈◊〉 ye for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you Q. 8. Is personal Assurance absolutely necessary to Salvation A. No a man may be saved and in Christ without it Isa. 50.10 Who is among you that feareth the Lord that obeyeth the voice of his servant that walketh in darkness and hath no light Let him trust in the name of the Lord and stay upâ—â— his God Q. 9. What is the fruit of Assurance A. Joy unspeakable amidst outward Troubles Rom. 5.11 And not only so but we also joy in God through our Lord Iesus Christ by whom we have now received the atonement Q. 10. What sins usually eclipse our Assurance A. Negligence in duty starves it 2 Pet. 1.10 Give diligence to make your calling and election sure For if ye do these things ye shall never fall And sinning against light stabs it Psal. 51.8 Make me to hear joy and gladness that the bonâ— which thou hast broken may rejoyce Q. 11. What is the first Inference from this Doctrine A. That no unregenerate Person can have any Assurance for it is the fruit of Justification Adoption and Sanctification Q. 12. What is the second inference A. That all the Joys of Heaven are not to come buâ— â—ome communicated in this life 1 Pet. 1.8 Whom having not seen ye love in whom though now ye see him not yet believing ye rejoyce with joy unspeakable and full of glory Q. 13. What is the third inference A. That assured Believers need to be circumspect persons that they grieve not the Spirit Eph. 4.30 And grieve not the holy spirit of God whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption Of Peace of Conscience Quest. 1. WHat doth the word Peace signify in Scripture A. In the Language of the Old Testament it signifies all temporal good 1 Sam. 25.6 Peace be both to thee and peace be to thine house and peace be unto
the workâ— of thy hands thou hast put all things under his feet Q. 2. What then is to be thought of those men who being wholly intent upon inferior things forget and neglect their principal End A. They are dead whilst they live 1 Tim. 5.6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead whilst she liveth They have their Portion in this Life Psal. 17.14 From men of the world which have their Portion in this Life and their end is destruction Phil. 3.19 Whose end is destruction Q. 3. How can man glorifie God seeing he is perfectly glorious in himself A. Man cannot glorifie God by adding any new degree of glory to him Iob. 35.7 If thou be righteous what givest thou him but by manifesting his glory with the Lips Psal. 50.23 Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me or with the life Mat. 5.16 Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorifie your Father which is in Heaven Q. 4. Wherein consists the enjoyment of God A. It consists first In the facial vision of him in Heaven Secondly In full conformity to him 1 Ioh. 3.2 But we know that when he shall appear we shall be like him for we shall see him as he is Thirdly In that full satisfaction which results from both the former Psal. 17.15 I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness Q 5. Can none enjoy him in Heaven who do not glorifie him on Earth A. No adult person can Scripturally expect happiness in Heaven without holiness on Earth Heb. 12.14 And holiness without which no man shall see the Lord. Rom. 8.30 Whom he justified them he also glorified Q. 6. How comes the glory and enjoyment of God our Chief End A. He is our Master and rightful Owner and Benefactor we receive our Being and Preservation from him Of him and through him and therefore to him be all Things Rom. 11.36 Q. 7. Do all men make God their chief End A. No they do not some make their sensual Pleasure their chief End Phil. 3.19 Whose God is their Belly and some the World Col. 3.5 Mortifie therefore your members which are upon the Earth and Covetousness which is Idolatry Q. 8. What are the Signs of a man's making himself his chief End A. Those make themselves their chief End who ascribe the glory of what they have or do to themselves and not to God Dan. 4.30 The King spake and said Is not this great Babylon which I have built Isa. 10.18 For he saith By the strength of my hand have I done it and by my wisdom for I am prudent therefore they sacrifice to their own net and burn Incense unto their Drag Hab. 1.16 Q. 9. Why are the glorifying and enjoying of God put together as making up our chief End A. Because no man can glorifie God that takes him not for his God and none takes him for his God that takes him not for his Supream Good and both these being essentially included in this Notion of the chief End are therefore justly put together Q. 10. What is the first Truth inferr'd from hence A. That God hath dignified Man above all other Creatures on Earth in giving him a capacity of glorifying God here and of enjoying him hereafter Q. 11. What is the second truth inferr'd hence A. That the Soul of man is not annihilated by Death but advanced by it Phil. 1.21 To die is gain V. 23. Having a desire to depart and to be with Christ which is far better Q. 12. What is the third truth inferr'd hence A. That it is the duty and wisdom of every Christian to renounce deny and forsake all inferior Interests and Enjoyments when they come in competition with the glory of God and our enjoyment of him Luke 14.33 So likewise whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath cannot be my Disciple Q. 13. What is the fourth Inferrence hence A. That we are to abhor and renounce all those Doctrines and Practices that debase the glory of God and exalt and magnifie the Creature Of the Scriptures as our Rule Quest. 2. WHat Rule hath God given â—o direct us how we may glorifie and enjoy him A. The Word of God which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him Q. 1. How can the Scriptures be called the Word of God seeing the things contained therein were spoken and written by men A. They are truly and properly called the Word of God because they came not by the Will of Man but holy Men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Ghost 2 Pet. 1.21 Q. 2. What are the principal Arguments to persuade us that the Scriptures are of Divine Authority and Inspiration A. Three things especially convince us First The Holiness of the Doctrine therein contained Secondly The awful efficacy thereof on the Soul Thirdly The uncontroulable Miracles by which they are sealed put it beyond all rational doubt that they are the very Word of God Q. 3. What is the Holiness of the Scriptures and how doth that prove them to be God's Word A. The Holiness of the Scriptures doth appear in two things First In commanding and encouraging whatsoever is pure and holy Phil. 4.8 Whatsoever things are pure Secondly In forbidding all unholiness under pain of Damnation 1 Cor. 6.9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God c. This shews that they came not from Satan being cross to his design nor from men it being against his corrupt nature and therefore from God only Q. 4. What is their Authority and Efficacy on the Soul and how doth that prove them Divine A. Their Authority and Efficacy on the Soul consists in three Things First In the power they have to search and discover the secrets of men Heb. 4.12 The Word of God is quick and powerful and sharper than any two-edged Sword piercing even to the dividing asunder of Soul and Spirit of the Ioynts and Marrow and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart Secondly In their converting Efficacy changing and renewing the Soul Psal. 19.7 The Law of the Lord is perfect converting the Soul Thirdly In their chearing and restoring Efficacy when the Soul is cast down under any inward or outward trouble Psal. 19.8 The Statutes of the Lord are right rejoycing the Heart No humane Power can do such things as these Iohn 17 17. Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth Q. 5. How do Miracles confirm it A. Because all proper Miracles are wrought only by the hand of God Iohn 3.2 And no man can do these miracles that thou doest except God be with him and so are his seal to whatsoever he affixes them and it consists not with his truth and holiness to set it to a forgery Q. 6. VVhat was the end of writing the word A. That the Church to the end of the
An Essential property of his Nature whereby he can do all things that he pleases to have done Ier. 32.17 Ah Lord God behold thou hast made the Heavens and the Earth by thy great power and stretched-out arm and there is nothing too hard for thee Q. 2. What evidences have we before our eyes of the Almighty Power of God A. It appears in the Creation of the World Rom. 1.20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen being understood by the things that are made even his eternal Power and Godhead And its Sustentation Heb. 1.3 VVho upholdeth all things by the word of his power Q. 3. Did God's power ever act its utmost A. No he can do more than ever he did or ever will do Mat. 3.9 God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham Mat. 26.53 Q. 4. Are there not some things which God cannot do A. Yes there are but they are such things as are inconsistent with his truth and holiness Tit. 1.2 which God that cannot lye 2 Tim. 2.13 He cannot deny himself Q. 5. What is the first thing inferred from God's power A. That all the creatures necessarily depend on him for what ability they have and without the permission of the supreme Power they can do us no hurt Ioh. 19.11 Thou couldest have no power against me except it were given thee from above Q 6. What is the second Inference from hence A. That the difficulties which lie in the way of the promises need be no stumbling-blocks to our Faith Rom. 4.20 21. He staggered not at the promises through unbelief being fully persuaded that what he had promised he was able also to perform Q. 7. What is the third Inference from this Attribute A. The Saints need not be scared at the greatness of their sufferings their God can carry them through Dan. 3.17 Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace Q 8. What is the Fourth Inference A. That the salvation of God's people is certain whatever their dangers be Being kept by this mighty power 1 Pet. 1.5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith to salvation Q. 9. What is the last Inference hence A. That the state of the damned is unconceiveably miserable Their punishment proceeding from the glory of the Almighty 2 Thes. 1.9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and the glory of his power Of God's Holiness Quest. 1 HOW manifold is the Holiness of God The Holiness of God is twofold Communicable or incommunicable â—f his communicable holiness the Apostle speaks Heb. 12.10 But he for our profit that we might be partakers of his holiness Of his incommunicable holiness that Scripture speaks 1 Sam. 2.2 There is none holy as the Lord. Q. 2. What 〈◊〉 the essential and incommunicable Holiness of God A. It is the Infinite purity of his Nature whereby he delights in his own holiness and the resemblance of it in his creatures and hates all impurity Hab. 1.13 Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil and canst not look on iniquity Q. 3. What is the first property of God's Holiness A. He is essentially holy Holiness is not a separable quality in God as it is in Angels and Men but his Being and his Holiness are one thing Q. 4. What is the second property of God's Holiness A. God is essentially Holy the author and fountain of all communicated Holiness Lev. 20.8 I am the Lord which sanctifieth you Q. 5. What is ehe third property A. That the Holiness of God is the perfect rule and pattern of holiness to all creatures 1 Pet. 1.16 Be ye holy for I am holy Q. 6. What is the first Instruction A. That the holiest of men have cause to be ashamed and humbled when they come before God Isa. 6.3 5. And one cried unto another saying Holy holy holy is the Lord of Host the whole earth is full of his glory Then said I VVoe is me for I am undone because I am a man of unclean lips c. Q. 7. What is the second Instruction from God's Holiness A. That there is no coming near to God without a Mediator for our God is a consuming fire Q. 8. What is the third Instruction from God's Holiness A. That Holiness is indispensibly necessary to all those which shall dwell with him in Heaven Heb. 12.14 And holiness without which no man shall see the Lord. Q. 9. What is the fourth Instruction from hence A. That the Gospel is of inestimable value as it is the instrument of conveighing the Holiness of God to us 2 Cor. 3.18 But we all with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord are changed into the same image from glory to glory even as by the spirit of the Lord. Joh. 17.17 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth Q. 10. What is the last Instruction from God's Holiness A. That all the despisers and scoffers of Holiness are despisers of God for Holiness is the very nature of God and in the creature it is his represented Image Of God's Iustice. Quest. 1. WHat is the Iustice of God A. The Justice of God is the perfect rectitude and equity of his Nature whereby he is just in himself and in all his ways towards the Creatures Deut. 32.4 He is the rock his work is perfect for all his ways are judgment a God of truth and without iniquity just and right is he Q. 2. What is the first Property of God's Iustice A. That it infinitely excels all humane Justice in the perfection of it No creature can compare in Justice with God Iob 9.2 How shall man be just with God Q. 3. What is the second property of God's Iustice A. That he is universally righteous in all his administrations in the world Psal. 145.17 The Lord is righteous in all his ways and holy in all his works Q. 4. What was the greatest demonstration of the Iustice of God that ever was given to the world A. The greatest evidence that ever was given of the Justice of God was in his exacting full satisfaction for our sins upon Christ. Rom. 3.25 26. Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past through the forbearance of God To declare I say at this time his righteousness that he might be just and the justifier of him which believeth in Iesus Rom. 8.32 He spared uot his own Son but delivered him up for us all Q. 5. What is the Secoâ—d Discovery of God's Iustice A. The Second Discovery of the Justice of God is in the eternal punishment of Sin in Hell upon all that do not repent and come to Christ by Faith in this World Rom. 2.5 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasureth up unto thy self wrath against the day of wrath and revelation
6. HOW many Persons are there in the Godhead A. There are three Persons in the Godhead the Father the Son and the Holy Ghost and these three are one God the same in substance equal in Power and Glory Q. 1. VVhat mean you by the word Godhead A. It is the Nature Essence or Being of God as the Apostle speaks Acts 17.29 Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold or silver or stone graven by art and mans device Q. 2. VVhat is a Person in the Godhead A. It is the Godhead distinguished by personal Properties each person having his distinct personal Properties Heb. 1.3 VVho being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person upholding all things by the word of his power Q. 3. How doth it appear there are three persons and no more A. First From Christ's Baptism Matt. 3.16 17. And Iesus when he was baptized went up straitway out of the water and Io the heavens were opened unto him and he saw the spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting upon him and lo a voice from heaven saying This is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased Q. 4. How else in the second place doth it appear A. From the Institution of our Baptism Mat. 28.19 Go ye therefore teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the father of the son and of the holy ghost Q. 5. VVhat is the third Proof from Scripture A. From the Apostolical Benediction 2 Cor. 13.14 The grace of our Lord Iesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all Amen Where three distinct blessings are wisht from the three divine persons in the Godhead Grace from Christ Love from the Father and Communion with the Spirit Q. 7. What farther evidence is there of it in the Scripture A. From plain positive assertions of the Scripture asserting First A Trinity of Persons Secondly A Unity of Essence 1 Ioh. 5.7 For there are three that bear record in heaven the father the word and the holy Ghost and these three are one Q. 7. VVhat is the first Instruction from the Trinity A. That the Doctrine of the Gospel concerning Christ is fully confirmed and ratified by three witnesses from Heaven who are above all exceptions 1 Ioh. 5.7 For there are three that bear record in heaven the father the word and the Holy Ghost Q. 8. What is the second Instruction from the Trinity A. Hence we learn the true order and manner of worshipping God in the Son Ioh. 16.23 Whatsoever ye shall ask the father in my name he will give it you And by the Spirit Eph. 6.18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the spirit Q. 9. What is the third Instruction from the Trinity A. That the Covenant of Grace conveys a rich portion to Believers in making over all three persons to them Ier. 31.33 But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days saith the Lord I will put my law in their inward parts and write it in their hearts and I will be their God and they shall be my people Q. 10. What is the fourth Instruction from the Trinity A. That as it is the duty of all the Saints to give distinct glory to the three persons in the Godhead so it will be a special part of their blessedness in Heaven to contemplate the distinct benefits received from them all Rev. 1.5 And from Iesus Christ who is the faithful witness and the first begotten of the dead and the Prince of the Kings of the Earth unto him that loved us and washed us from our sins in his own blood Of God's Decrees Quest. 7. WHat are the Decrees of God A. The Decrees of God are his eternal purpose according to the counsel of his will whereby for his own glory he hath fore-ordained whatsoever comes to pass Q. 1. What things are Decreed of God A. All things whatsoever come to pass even the smallest Eph. 1.11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all thing after the counsel of his own will Q. 2. What is the End of God's Decrees A. The Glory of his own Name Eph. 1.11 12. Who worketh all things according to the counsel of his own will that we should be to the praise of his glory who first trusted in Christ. Q. 3. But there are some evil things done in the World do they fall under God's Decree A. Though God doth neither approve them nor necessitate men to commit them yet he doth permit and suffer them to be done and will turn them to his own Glory Acts 4.27 28. For of a truth against thy holy child Iesus whom thou hast anointed both Herod and Pontius Pilate with the Gentiles and the people of Israel are gathered together for to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done Q. 4. Who are the Objects of God's Special Decrees A. Angels and Men are the Objects of God's Special Decrees 1 Tim. 5.21 I charge thee before God and the Lord Iesus Christ and the elect angels that thou observe these things c. Rom. 8.33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect Q. 5. What is the First Property of God's Decrees A. That they are most wise Acts of God laid in the depth of Wisdom and Counsel Rom. 11.33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments and his ways past finding out Q. 6. What is the Second Property of God's Decrees A. The Decrees of God are most free all flowing from the meer pleasure of his Will Rom. 9.18 Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy and whom he will he hardeneth Q 7. What is the Third Property of God's Decrees A. They are most firm and stable 2 Tim. 2.19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure having this seal the Lord knoweth them that are his Zech. 6.1 Q. 8. What is the fourth Property of God's Decrees A. They are eternal and before all time Acts 15.18 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world Q. 9. VVhat is th Fifth Property of God's Decrees A. They are most pure and altogether unspotted of sin 1 John 1.5 This is the message which we have heard of him and declare unto you That God ie light and in him is no darkness at all Q. 10. VVhat is the First Instruction from God's Decrees A. That we ought to ascribe nothing to Chance but to the appointment or providence of God Prov. 16.33 The lot is cast into the lap but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Q. 11. VVhat is the Second Instruction from God's Decrees A. That God's hand is to be acknowledged in the greatest Afflictions that befalls us 2 Sam. 16.11
the Old-Testament believers died yet the virtue of Christ's Death extends to them as well as us Heb. 11.39 40. And these all having obtained a good report through faith received not the promise God having provided some better thing for us that they without us should not be made perfect Q. 6. Why would not God deliver us without such a Redeemer A Because it was not so much for the honour of his Justice Rom. ◠25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past through the forbearance of God To declare I say at this time his righteousness that he might be just and the justifier of him that believeth in Iesus Q. 7. What is the first Instruction hence A. That all that are out of Christ are in a miserable Bondage and Captivity Iohn 8.36 If the son therefore shall make you free ye shall be free indeed Q. 8. What is the second Instruction A. Hence see the heinous nature of Sin which required such a price to satisfy for it 1 Pet. 1.18 19. VVe were not redeemed with corruptible things as silver and gold but with the precious blood of Christ as of a lamb without blemish and without spot Q. 9. VVhat is the third Iustruction hence A. The wonderful love of Christ in redeeming us at such a rate Rev. 1.5 Who loved us and washed us from our sins in his own blood Q. 10. What is the last Instruction A. This strongly obligeth us to an universal holiness 1 Cor. 6.20 For ye are bought with a price therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit which are Gods Of Christ's Incarnation Quest. 22. HOw did Christ being the Son of God become man A. Christ the Son of God became man by taking to himself a true Body and a reasonable Soul being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost in the womb of the Uirgin Mary and born of her yet without Sin Q. 1 Who is the only Redeemer of God's Elect A. The Lord Jesus Christ is their only Redeemer and there is no other Redeemer besides him Acts 4.12 Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved Q. 2. How is he the Son of God or can be as no other is so A. He is the Son of God by Nature from all Eternity and so no Angel or Saint is Heb. 1.5 For unto which of the Angels said he at any time Thou art my son this day have I begotten thee Q. 3 VVhy was it necessary he should become man A. That he might be capable to suffer Death in our room Heb. 2.15 16 17. For verily he took not on him the nature of angels but he took on him the seed of Abraham wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God to make reconciliation for the sins of the people Q. 4. Why must the Redeemer be God as well as Man A. Because the blood of a meer man could not satisfy and redeem us Acts 20.28 Feed the church of God which he hath purchased with his own blood Q. 5. Do these two Natures make two Persons A. No The Humane Nature is united to the second Person and subsists in union with it Iohn 1.14 And the word was made flesh and dwelt among us and we beheld his glory the glory as of the only begotten of the father full of grace and truth Q 6. VVas the Union only for a time A. No It continues and abides for ever Heb. 7.24 But this man because he continueth ever hath an unchangeable 〈…〉 Q. 7. What is the first Instruction hence A Hence we learn the transcendent love of God to poor Sinners Iohn 3.16 God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth on him should not perish but have everlasting life Q 8. What is the second Instruction A. Hence we learn the matchless love of Christ that he should stoop to such a condition for us 2 Cor. 8.9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Iesus Christ that though he was rich yet for your sakes he became poor that ye through his poverty might be made rich Q. 9 What is the third Instruction A. That the greatest Sins are capable of remission to Believers Iohn 1.29 Behold the lamb of God which taketh away the sins of the world Q 10. What is the fourth Instruction A. That those that be in Christ need not fear the denial or want of an◠other mercy Rom 8.32 He that spared not his own son but delivered him up for us all how shall he not with him also freely give us all things Q. 11. What is the fifth Instruction A. Hence we learn how impious it is to ascribe any part of the glory of redemption to any other besides Christ Q. 12. What is the sixth Instruction A. This teaches us the miserable condition of all that are out of Christ and the necessity of their damnation he being the only Redeemer Of the Manner of Christ's Incarnation Quest. 1. WAS Christ's Incarnation a voluntary act in him A. Yes it was for though he had a command to die for us Iohn 10.18 No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of my self I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again Yet he came willingly Psal 40.6 7. Sacrifice and offerings thou didst not desire mine ears hast thou opened burnt offerrings and sin offerings hast thou not required lo I come in the volume of thy book it is written of me V. 8. I delight to do thy 〈…〉 Q. 2. Was the Body of Christ a real and true Humane Body A. Yes it was a true and real Body not the appearance and shape of a Body only Luke 24.38 And he said unto them Why are ye troubled and why do thoughts arise in your hearts Ver. 29. Behold my hands and my feet that it is I my self handle me and see for a spirit hath not flesh and bones as ye see me have Q. 3. Had he a true Humane Soul as well as a Body A. Yes he had a real Humane Soul also and all the natural faculties and powers thereof Mat. 26.38 Then saith he unto them My soul is exceeding sorrowful even unto death Q. 4. Was he then in all respects like to other men A. No his conception was not like others Isa. 7.14 Behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his name Emanuel And he had no sin in him as others have Heb. 7.26 For such an high priest became us who is holy harmless undefiled separate from sinners Q. 5. Did Christ put off the Humane Nature at his Ascention A. No he did not but carried it up to glory and now is in our Nature in Heaven 1 Tim.
of a trumpet Q. 11. VVhat doth his ascension teach us A. Heavenly-mindedness Col. 3.1 2. If ye them be risen with Christ seek those things which are above where Christ sitteth at the right hand of God set your affections on things above and not oâ— things on the earth And an encouragement in our Christian race Heb. 12.1 2. VVherefore seeing we also are compasâ—ed about with so great a cloud of witnesses let us lay aside every â—eight and the sin which doth so easily beset us and let us run with â—atience the race that is set before us looking unto Iesus the auâ—hor and finisher of our faith VVho for the joy that was set before him endured the cross despising the shame and is sate down at the right hand of the Throne of God The Second Part of the 28th Question of Christ's Exaltation Quest. 1. WHat was the Third degree of Christ's Exaltation A. His sitting at God's right hand in Heaven Heb. 1.3 VVhen he had by himself purged our sins sate down on the right hand of the majesty on high Q. 2. VVhat doth God's right hand signify A. A State of Honour Heb. 1.13 But to which of the angels said he at any time Sit on my right hand until I make thine enemies thy footstool And Power Mat. 26.64 Hereafter shall ye see the son of man sitting on the right hand of power Q. 3. VVhat is implied in Christ's sitting there A. That his work on earth is finished Heb. 10.11 12. But this man after he had offered one sacrifice for sin for ever sate down on the right hand of God Q. 4. VVhat else doth it signify A. Christ's power over all enemies Psal. 110.2 The Lord shall send the rod of thy strength out of Sion rule thou in the midst of thine enemies Q. 5. VVhat learn we from Christ's sitting there A. The high honour Believers are advanced to by Christ. Eph. 2.6 And hath raised us up together and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Iesus Q. 6. VVhat is the last step of Christ's Exaltation A. His coming to Judgment Acts 10.42 And he commanded us to preach unto the people and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be judge of quick and dead Q. 7. It is certain there shall be a Iudgment-day A. Yes the Scripture assures it 2 Cor. 5.10 For we must all appear before the judgment-seat of Christ. And every man's conscience witnesses to it Rom. 2.16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Iesus Christ according to my Gospel Q. 8. What is the first property of Christ's Iudgment A. It will be awful and solemn 1 Thes. 4.16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout with the voice of the Arch-angel and with the Trâ—mp of God and the dead in Christ shall rise first Q. 9. VVhat is the second Property of it A. It will be exact and critical Rom. 2.16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Iesus Christ according to my Gospel Mat. 12.36 But I say unto you That every idle word that men shall speak they shall give account thereof in the day of Iudgment Q. 10. What is the third Property of it A. It will be an universal Judgment Rev. 20.12 And I saw the dead small and great stand before God and the books were opened Q. 11. How is this a part of Christ's Exaltation A. He now acts in the fulness of his Kingly Power Mat. 25.34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand Come ye blessed of my father inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world And this will rowl away the reproach of his enemies Rev. 1.7 Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him Q. 12. What learn we from Christ's being Iudge A. That Believers shall not be cast in Judgment Rom. 8.1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Iesus Q. 13. What learn we hence A. The deplorable State of Christless Persons Luke 19.27 But those mine enâ—mies that would not that I should reign over them bring hither and slay them before me Q. 14. What else learn we from Christ's Iudgment A To give all diligence to be found of him in peace 2 Pet. 3.14 Wherefore beloved seeing that ye lock for such things â—e diligent that ye may be sound of him in peace Of the Application of Christ. Quest. 29. HOW are we made partakers of the Redemption purchased by Christ A. We are made parâ—akers of the Redemption purchased by Chriâ—t by the effectual Application of it to us by his Holy Spirit Q. 1. What did our Redemption cost Christ A. It cost him his own Blood to obtain it Heb. 9.12 Neither by the blood of Goats and Calves but by his own blood he entred once into the holy place having obtained eternal redemption for us Q. 2. Can none have the benefit of it exceept it be applied to them A. No if Christ be not applied we cannot be saved Iohn 1.12 But as many as received him to them gave he power to become theâ— Sons of God even to them that believe on his name Q. 3 Whos 's work or office is it to apply Christ to us A. It 's the office and work of God's Spirit Tit. 3.45 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour towards man appeared not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to his mercy he saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost Q. 4. Wâ—at Means doth the Spirit use in applying Christ A. The external means he makes use of is the Ministry of the Gospel 1 Cor. 3.5 Who then is Paul and who is Apollo but Ministers by whom ye believed Q. 5. Is this sâ—fficient of it self A. No the Blessing and Power of the Spirit must accompany it or Christ cannot be applied 1 Thes. 1.5 6. For our Gospel came not unto you in word only but also in power and in the Holy Ghost and in much assurance as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake And ye became followers of us and of the Lord having received the word in much affliction with joy of the Holy Ghost Q. 6. To whom doth the Spirit apply Christ A. To those that were given him of the Father before the world was Acts 13.48 And as many as were ordained to eternal life believed John 14.17 Even the spirit of truth whom the world cannot receive because it seeth him not neither knoweth him but ye know him for he dwelleth with you and shall be in you Q. 7. Is the Application of Christ to a Soul finisht at once A. Tho the first act of Faith unites the Soul to Christ yet it is a continued act 1 Pet. 2.4 To whom coming as unto a living stone Q. 8. What learn you from hence A. What a
perfecth blessed in the full enjoying of God to all Eternity Q. 1. What is it to be acknowledged by Christ A. It is Christ's owning of the special relation betwixt hiâ— and them Mat. 25.34 Come ye blessed of my father inherâ—â— the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the worlâ— Q. 2. Whom will Christ acknowledge for his A. Such as confess Christ now Mat. 10.32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my father which is in heaven Q. 3. Before whom will Christ confess them A. Before his Father Angels and Men. Rev. 3.5 He that overcometh the same shall be cloathed in white Raiment and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life but I will confess his name before my Father and before Angels Q. 4. Who shall be denied by Christ in that Day A. All that now deny Christ shall be denied by him 2 Tim. 2.12 If we deny him he also will deny us Q. 5. Why will Christ openly acknowledge them A. To wipe off all Aspersions and Censures that now are cast upon them Isa. 66.5 Your brethren that hated you that cast you out for my names sake said Let the Lord be glorified but he shall appear to your joy and they shall be ashamed Q. 6. What will be the effect of Christ's Acknowledgment A. 'T will put a full end to all Doubts Fears and Jealousies of themselves 1 Cor. 4.3 4. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you or of man's judgment yea I judge not my own self for I know nothing by my self yet am I not hereby justified but he that judgeth me is the Lord. Q. 7. What other effect will it produce in them A. Joy unspeakable and transcendent hence called time of refreshing Acts 3.19 When the time refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord. Q. 8. Is this the only time Christ acknowledgeth them A. No he acknowledgeth them by his Spirit 's Testimony now but that 's private in their Bosoms Rom. 8.16 The spirit it self beareth witness with our spirits that we are the children of God Q. 9. What is the first Inference from hence A. To warn all how they pass rash Censures on Christ's Servants Psal. 73.15 If I say I will speak this Behold I should offend against the generation of thy children Q. 10. What is the second Inference A. Let none be aâ—raid or ashamed to confess the Person Office or any truth of Christ for any loss or danger that may threaten them Luke 12.8 9. Also I say unto you Whosoever shall confess me before men him shall the son of man also confess before the Angels of God But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the Angels of God Q. 11. What is the third Inference A. Let Christians abound in good works Every act of Charity for Christ shall be acknowledged by him in the Day of Judgment Mat. 25.35 For I was an hungred and ye gave me meat I was thirsty and ye gave me drink I was a stranger and ye took me in Q. 12. What is the last inference A. Let all Christians love and long for the day of Christ's appearing 2 Tim. 4.8 Hence forth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord the righteous Iudge shall give me at that day and not to me only but unto them also that love his appearing Of Christ's acquitting Believers Quest. 1. WHat is it to be acquitted by Christ A. It is to be discharged and cleared from all the guilt of Sin and punishent due to it by the Law upon the account of Christ's Righteousness imputed by God and received by Faith Rom. 5.1 Therefore being justified by faith we have peace with God through our Lord Iesus Christ. Rom. 8.1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Iesus Q. 2. How many ways are Believers acquitted A. They are acquitted now in the Court of Heaven Rom. 8.33 Who shall lay any thing to the change of God's Elect It is God that justifieth In the court of their own Consciences 1 Iohn 3.21 Beloved if our hearts condemn us not then have we confidence towards God And in the Day of Judgment Both particular Heb. 9.27 As it is appointed unto men once to die but after this the judgment And general Acts 3.19 Repeat ye therefore and be converted that your sins may be blotted out Their Sins are then blotted out Q. 3. How doth Christ's acquittance now differ from that at Iudgment A. They differ in respect of publickness this is secret in the Believer's bosom and that open before Men and Angels Rev. 3.5 I will confess his name before my Father and before his Angels Q. 4. What is the second Difference A. They differ in respect of subjective certainty and assurance A Believer may doubt of this but not of that 1 Cor. 4.4 5. For I know nothing of my self yet am I not hereby justified but he that judgeth me is the Lord therefore judge nothing before the time until the Lord come Q. 5. What is the third Difference betwixt them A. They differ in point of consolation This always bears proportion to the certainty of it Hence that day is called the time of refreshing when Christ blots out their Sins by Sentencial Justification Acts 3.19 Repent ye therefore and be converted that your sins may be blotted out when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord. Q. 6. Do Believers then lie under condemnation till that Day A. No they are truly and fully justified now Iohn 5.24 He that heareth my word and believeth on him that sent me hath everlasting life and shall not come into condemnation but is passed from death unto life But this Sentence is not yet publisht by Christ's own mouth as it shall be then Q. 7. On what account shall they be acquitted in that Day A. On the very same account and score they are now viz. For the imputed Righteousness of Christ in the way of Free-grace Eph. 1.7 In wham we have redemption through his blood the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of his grace Q. 8. Must the Saints be summoned to Christ's Bar in that Day A. Yes they must appear as well as others 2 Cor. 5.10 For we must all appear before the judgment-seat of Christ. But not to the same end Iohn 5.29 And shall come forth they that have done good unto the resurrection of life and they that have done evil unto the resurrection of damnation Q 9. What is the first Inference hence A. How sure is a Believer's Justification being so ratified privately and publickly in this World and that to come Q. 10. What is the second Inference A. Though the Day of Judgment be awfully solemn it should not be dreadful to Believers They should look for and hasten to the coming of the Day of God 2 Pet. 3.12 Looking for
must be performed in the heart of a Child of God by the Spirit of Adoption Gal. 4.6 And because ye are sons God hath sent forth the spirit of his Son in our hearts crying Abba Father Rom. 8.26 Likewise the spirit also helpeth our infirmities for we know not what we should pray for as we ought but the spirit it self maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered Q. 7. What 's the third qualification of an acceptable Prayer respecting the manner A. It must be servent and importunate not cold and formal Iam. 5.16 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much Matth. 7.7 Ask and it shall be given you seek and ye shall find knock and it shall be opened unto you Q. 8. Wherein doth true importunity with God in Prayer consist A. Not in the multitude of words Matth. 6.7 But when ye pray use not vain repetitions as the heathen do for they think they shall be heard for their much speaking But in an holy earnestness of Spirit to be heard Psal 143.7 Hear me speedily O Lord my spirit faileth hide not thy face from me lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit A prudent choice of prevalent Arguments Iob 23.4 I would order my cause before him and fill my mouth with arguments And a resolute persistance in our requests till they be granted Isa. 62.7 And give him no rest till he establish and till he make Ierusalem a praise in the earth Q. 9. Do not Prayers thus qualified sometimes miscarry A. God may delay and suspend the answer of them for a time Psal. 22. 2. O my God I cry in the day time but thou hearâ—â— not c. But sooner or latter God will alwayes answer them either in the very thing we ask 1 Iohn 5.15 We know that we have the petitions that we desired of him Or in that which is equivalent or better Gen. 17.18 19. And Abraham said unto God O that Ishmael might live before thee And God said Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed and thou shalt-call his name Isaac and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant and with his seed after him Q. 10. Is there no Prayer but what is stated and fixed A. Yes there is sudden occasional Prayer which we call ejaculatory Such was Iacobs Gen. 49.18 I have waited for thy salvation O Lord. And this is exceeding useful to maintain constant communion with God and keep the heart in a spiritual frame Q. 11. Is all stated and fixed Prayer publick in the Congregation or Church A. No stated Prayer ought to be in our Families with those under our charge and in our Closets betwixt God and us alone Iosh. 24.15 But as for me and my house we will serve the Lord. And Matth. 6.6 But when thou prayest enter into thy closet and when thou hast shut thy door pray to thy father which is in secret and thy father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly Q. 12. What infer you from hence A. The restraint of Prayer is not only a great fin but an ill sign of a graceless heart Iob 15.4 Yea thou castest off fear and restrainest prayer before God And that which entails a judgment and curse upon men and their Families Ier. 10.25 Pour out thy fury upon the heathen that know thee not and upon the families that call not upon â—hy name Q. 13. What 's the second Inference from the Ordinance of Prayer A. That the true reason why we enjoy not the Mercies we pray for is not because God is unwilling to grant Mercies but because we either neglect Prayer or miscarry in the manner of Prayer Jam. 4.2 3 Ye lust and have not ye kill and desire to have and cannot obtain ye fight and war yet ye have not because yâ— ask not Ye ask and receive not because ye ask amiss that ye may consume it upon your lusts Of Direction in Prayer Quest. 99. WHat Rule hath God given for our dirâ—ction in the Duty of Prayer A. The whole Word of God is of use to direct us 〈◊〉 Prayer but the special Rule of Direction is that form of Prayer which Christ taught his Disciples commonly called the Lords-Prayer Q. 1. Do men need directions rules and helps in Prayer A. They do greatly need them for in â—nd of our selves we know not what to pray for as we ought Rom. 8.26 Likewise the spirit also helpeth our infirmities for we know not what we shall pray for as we ought c. Nor how to pray in a right manner and for right ends and a mistake in either frustrates our Prayer Jam. 4.3 Ye ask and receive not because ye ask amiss that ye may consume it upon your lusts Q. 2. When do men mistake in the matter of their Prayer A. They mistake in the matter of Prayer when they ask of God things that are not lâ—wful good and agreeable to his Will So the Disciples were ready to do in calling for fire from Heaven on the Samaritanes Luke 9.54 55. And when his disciples James and John saw this they said Lord wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven and consume them even as Elias did But he turned and rebuked them and said ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of Q. 3. When do men mistake in the manner of Prayer A. They mistake in the manner when they ask Mercies of God for carnal ends to satisfie their lusts Jam. 4.3 Ye ask and receive not because ye ask amiss that ye may consume it upon your lusts Or in a drowsie and careless manner Isa. 64.7 And there is none that calleth upon thy name that stirreth up himself to take hold of thee c. Q. 4. What helps hath God afforded us to furnish us to Prayer both in respect of the matter and manner A. The Scriptures abudantly furnish us with all sorts of helps and directions for the matter of Prayer It directs us both in coâ—fession of sins original and actual Psal. 51.4 5. Behold I was shapen in iniquity and in sin did my mother conceive me Against thee thee only have I sinned and done this evil in thy sight c. Petition and Thanksgiving Phil. 4.6 Be careful for nothing but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known unto God Q. 5. Doth it afford us any help or direction as to the manner of Prayer also A. Yes it doth and that both as to 1. our sincerity in Pâ—ayer 〈◊〉 10.22 Let us draw near with a traâ— heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience all our bodies washed pure water 2. As to our humility in Prayer Psal. 10.17 Lord thou hast heard the desire of the humble thou wilt prepare their heart thou wilt cause thine ear to hear 3. As to our faith in Prayer Jam. 1.6 But let him ask in faith nothing
By Christ the only Redeemer Tit. 3.4 5 6. But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour towards man appeared not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to his mercy he saved us by washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost which he shed on us abundantly through Iesus Christ our Saviour Q. 6. Is there no other way of Salvation but by Christ A. No no other way is revealed in Scripture Acts 4.12 Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved Q 7. What learn you from God's Election A. What cause we have to admire Free-grace in our choice who were no better than others Eph. 2.3 And were by nature children of wrath even as others Q. 8. What is the second Instructâ—on A It teaches us humility we made not our selves to differ but the free grace of God made the difference 1 Cor. 4.7 For who maketh thee to differ from another Q. 9. What is the third Instruction A. It teaches us diligence to make our Election sure to our selves by our calling 2 Pet. 1.10 Wherefore the rather brethren give diligence to make your calling and election sure Q. 10. What is the fourth Instruction A. It is matter of comfort to God's Elect amidst all dangers in the world 2 Tim. 2.19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure having this seal The Lord knoweth them that are his Of the Covenant of Grace Quest. 1. WHat is the Covenant of Grace A. It is a new compact or agreement made with Sinners out of meer grace wherein God promiseth to be our God and that we shall be his people and to give everlasting life to all that believe in Christ. Ier. 31.33 But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days saith the Lord I will put my law in their inward parts and write it in their hearts and will be their God and thâ—y shall be my people Q 2. How doth this covenant differ from the Covenant of works A. They differ many ways but principally in three things First The Covenant of works had no Mediator the Covenant of Grace hath a Mediator Heb. 12.24 And to Iesus the Mediator of the new Covenant Secondly In the former no place was found for repentance In the Second God admits it Heb. 8.10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the House of Israel after those days saith the Lord I will put my laws in their minds and write them in their hearts and I will be to them a God and they shall be to me a people Ver. 12. For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness and their sins will I remember no more Thirdly In their condition the former requires exact Obedience the latter Faith and sincere Obedience Mark 16.16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved Q. 3. May a Sinner that hath no worthiness at all of his own be taken into the Covenant of Grace A. Yes he may Isa. 43 25. I even I am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake and will not remember thy sins This Covenant is not of Works but of Grace Rom. 11.5 6. And if by grace then it is no more of works otherwise grace is no more grace but if it be of works then it is no more grace otherwise work is no more work Q 4. Is this Covenant changeable or an unchangeable Covenant A. No it is not changeable but everlasting and unchangeable forever Isa. 54.10 For the mountains shall depart and the hills be removed but my kindness shall not depart from thee neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed saith the Lâ—rd that hath mercy on thee Q. 5. What are the principal things bestowed in this Covenant A. God himself and in and with him pardon and salvation Ier. 31.33 I will be their God and they shall be my people Q. 6. Can no Sin be forgiven out of this Covenant A. No God pardons none out of this Covenant Iob 3.18 But he that believeth not is condemned already Q. 7. What is the first Instruction hence A. Humbled and believing Sinners have singular support from this New Covenant 1 Iohn 2.12 I write unto you little children because your sins are forgiven you for his name sake Q. 8. What is the second Instruction from hence A. That 't is the great concern of all men to examine whether they be in this Covenant or no. 2 Cor. 13.5 Examine your selves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves know ye not your own selves how that Iesus Christ is in you except yâ— be reprobates Q. 9. What is the third Instruction A. See here the miserable State of the wicked which have no interest in it Psal. 50.16 But unto the wicked God saith What hast thou to do to declare my Statutes or that thou shouldst take my covenant in thy mouth Q. 10. What is the last Instruction A. That Christians are obliged to walk as people in Covenant with God 1 Pet. 2.9 But ye are a chosen generation a royal priesthood an holy nation a peculiar people that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light Of the only Redeemer Quest. 21. WHo is the Redeemer of God's Elect A. The only Redeemer of God's Elect is the Lord Iesus Christ who being the Eternal Son of God became man and so was and continueth to be God and Man in two distinct natures and one person for ever Q. 1. What doth the name Redeemer signify A. It signifies one that frees another out of Captivity and Bondage as Christ did Matt. 20.28 And to give his life a ransome for many Q. 2. What was the misery from which Christ delivered us A. A twofold misery vis Sin and Hell First Sin Mat. 1.21 Thou shalt call his name Iesus for he shall save his people from their sins Secondly Hell 1 Thes. 1.10 Even Iesus who delivered us from the wrath to come Q. 3. How did Christ deliver us from this Misery A. First By Price Secâ—udly By Power By Price 1 Pet. 1.18 19. Ye are not redeemed with silver and gold from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers but with the precious blood of Christ as of a lamb without blemish and without spot By power Col. 1.13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness and hath translated us into the Kingdom of his dear son Q. 4. When was the Redemption wrought by Christ A. It was decreed from Eternity it was actually wrought on the Cross. Col. 1.20 And having made peace through the blood of his cross by him to reconcile all things unto him self by him I say whether they be things in earth or things in heaven Q. 5. How then could they be redeemed that died before A. Though Christ's Blood was actually shed after
strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect towards him Q. 9. VVhat is the third Instruction A. That all plots against the Church shall surely be defeated Isa. 54.17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper Q 10. VVhat is the fourth Instruction A. It gives the Saints full satisfaction in all conditions Rom. 8.28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God to them that â—re called according to his purpose Q. 11. VVhat is the last Inference A. We should not stand in a slavish fear of men Isa. 51.12 I even I am he that comforteth you who art thou that hou shouldst be afraid of a man that shall die and of the son of man which shall be made as grass Of Christ's Humiliation Quest. 27. WHerein did Christ's Humiliation consist A. Christ's Humiliation consists in his being born and that in a low condition made under the Law undergoing the miseries of this life the wrath of God and the cursed death of the cross in being buried and continuing under the power of death for a time Q. 1. VVhat doth Christ's humbling of himself import A. His voluntariness in the deepest point of Self-denial Psal. 40.7 Then said I lo I come in the volume of the book it iâ— written of me Q 2. VVhat was the first act of Christ's Humiliation A. His taking man's Nature on him with all its sinless Infirmities Rom. 8.3 God sending his own son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin condemned sin in the flesh Q. 3. What is the second part of his Humiliation A. That mean life he lived in this world which obscured his Divine Glory Mark 6.3 Is not this the carpenter the son of Mary Q 4. VVhat was the first thing in Christ's Life that humbled him A. The poverty of it Mat. 8.20 And Iesus saith unto him The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests but the son of man hath not where to lay his head Q 5. VVhat was the second thing in his life that humbled him A. The Temptations of Satan to which he was subject Mat. 4.1 Then was Iesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil and that for our sakes Heb. 2.17 VVherefore in all things it behoveth him to be made like unto his brethren v. 18. For in that he himself hath sâ—ffered being tempted he is able to succour them that are tempted Q 6. What is the third thing in Christ that humbled him A. His subjection to the Law Gal. 4.4 But when the fulness of the time was come God sent forth his son made of a woman made under the law Q 7. What was the fourth thing in Christ's life that humbled him A. The Reviling and Contradictions of Sinners Heb. 12.3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself Q. 8. Wherein was Christ humbled in his death A. His death was painful and ignominious Gal. 3.13 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law being made a curse for us For it is written Cursed is every one that hangeth oâ— a tree Made a curse for us and deserted in it Mat. 27.46 And about the ninth hour Iesus cried with a loud voice saying Eli Eli Lamasabachthani that is to say My God my God why hast thou forsaken me Q 9. What is the first Inference from hence A. That lowliness and humility becomes Christ's Followers Mat. 11.29 Take my yoke upon you and learn of me for I am meek and lowly in heart Q. 10. What is the second Inference A. That Christ's love to Sinners is astonishingly great 2 Cor. 8.9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Iesus Christ that though he was rich yet for your sakes he became poor that ye through his poverty might be made rich Q. 11. What is the third Inference A. Christians should be ready to suffer for Christ. 1 Pet. 4.1 Forasmuch as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh arm your selves likewise with the same mind for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin Q. 12. What is the last Inference A. That Humiliation is the true way to Exaltation Mat. 23.12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted Of Christ's Exaltation Quest. 28. WHerein consists Christ's Exaltation A. Christ's Exaltation consists in his rising again from the dead on the third day in ascending up into heaven in sitting at the right hand of God the Father and in coming to judge the World at the last day Q. 1. What is the first step of Christ's Exaltation A. His Resurrection from the dead Q. 2. How doth his Resurrection appear A. By the Scripture Prophesies accomplisht in him 1 Cor. 15.4 And that he was buried and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures Q 3. Why did Christ rise again A. To establish our Faith and abolish our Sins 1 Cor. 15.17 And if Christ be not risen your faith is vain you are yet in your sins Q. 4. What other end was there of Christ's Resurrection A. To declare his Divine Power Rom. 1.4 And declareâ— to be the son of God with power according to the spirit of holiness by the resurrection from the dead And to evidence the fulness of his satisfaction John 16.10 Of rihgteousness because I go to my father and ye see me no more Q. 5. Did Christ rise in the same Body he laid down A. It was substantially the same Iohn 20.27 Then saith he to Thomas Reach hither thy finger and behold my hands and reach hither thy hand and thrust it into my side and be not faithless but believing Q. 6. What doth Christ's Resurrection teach us A. The certainty of Resurrection after death 1 Cor. 15.20 But now is Christ risen from the dead and become the first fruits of them that slept Q. 7. What was the second step of Christ's Exaltation A. His Ascention after forty days into Heaven Acts 1.2 3. Until the day in which he was taken up after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the Apostles whom he had â—hosen to whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs being seen of them forty days and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God Q. 8. VVhy did Christ stay so long on Earth A. To assure the truth of his Resurrection and to settle the due Government of his Church Acts 1.2 3. Q. 9. For what end did he ascend A. To take possession of his glory Iohn 17.5 And now O father glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was And that as our fore-runner Heb. 6.20 VVhither the fore-runner is for us entred even Iesus c. Q. 10. In what manner did Christ ascend A. Triumphantly and magnificently Psal. 47.5 God is gone up with a shout the Lord with a sound
and hastening unto the coming of the day of God c. Q. 11. What is the third Inference A. That Faith is a Grace of absolute necessity and unspeakable excellency Rom. 5.1 2. Therefore being justified by faith we have peace with God through our Lord Iesus Christ. By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand Q. 12. What is the last Inference A. All unbelievers are in a miserable State now Iohn 3.18 He that believeth not is condemned already And worse in the world to come Mat. 25.41 Depart from me ye cursed into everlasting fire prepared for the Devil and his Angels Of the full Enjoyment of God Quest. 1. WHAT doth perfect Blessedness suppose and imply A. It supposes the total Freedom of Believers from all the moral evil of Sin Eph. 5.27 That he might present you to himself a glorious Church not having spot nor wrinkle or any such thing but that it should be holy and without blemish And from all the penal evils of suffering Rev. 21.4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes and there shall be no more death neither sorrow nor crying neither shall there be any more pain for the former things are passed away Q. 2 What else is implied in perfect Blessedness A. It implies the full and perfect enjoyment of God 1 Cor. 15.28 And when all things shall be subdued unto him then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him that God may be all in all Q 3. What is it for God to be all in all A. It implies three things in it First That all the Saints shall be filled and satisfied from God alone Secondly That there shall be no need of other things out of which they were wont to fetch comfort Thirdly That all other things as Heaven Angels Saints should be loved and enjoyed in God Q. 4 In what respect shall they Enjoy God in Heaven A They shall have the glorious and immediate presence of God with them Rev. 21.3 God himself shall be with them and be their God Q 5. In what other respects shall they Enjoy God A They shall see him as he is 1 Iohn 3.2 We shall be like him for we shall see him as he is Q 6. What will such a vision of God produce A It will produce perfect conformity in them to God 1 Iohn 3.2 When he shall appear we shall be like him for we shall see him as he is And perfect joy will result from hence Psal. 16.11 In thy presence is fulness of joy at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore Q. 7. Do not the Saints enjoy God here A. Yes they do but not so as they shall enjoy him in Heaven 1 Cor. 13.12 Now we see through a glass darkly but then face to face now I know in part but then shall I know even as also I am known Q. 8. What are the special differences between the Saints Communion with God here and that in Heaven A. Their Communion with God here is clogg'd with Sin Rom. 7.21 I find then a law that when I would do good evil is present with me Here it is not constant Psal. 22.1 My God my God why hast thou forsaken me Nor is it satisfyîng but in Heaven it will be pure constant and satisfying Q. 9. How long shall they there enjoy God A. Not for days years ages but for ever and ever 1 Thes. 4.17 And so shall we be ever with the Lord. Q 10. What is the first Instruction from hence A. That the World is not the place of the Saints rest and satisfaction Heb. 4.9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God 2 Cor. 5.2 6. For in this we groan earnestly desiring to be cloathed upon with our house which is from heaven therefore we are always confident knowing that whilst we are at home in the body we we are absent from the Lord. Q. 11. What is the second Instruction from hence A. That Death is a singular benefit to the Saints and though it be an enemy to Nature yet it is the medium to Glory 2 Cor. 5.4 For we that are in this Tabernacle do groan being burthened not for that we would be uncleathed but cloathed upon that mortality might be swallowed up of life Q. 12. What is the third Instruction hence A. The necessity of Faith and Regeneration in this World None shall be raised up in glory acknowledged acquitted and made perfectly blessed in the full enjoyment of God but Believers Rom. 8.30 Moreover whom he did predestinate them he also called and whom he called them he also justified and whom he justified them he also glorified Heb. 12.14 Follow peace with all men and holiness without which no man shall see the Lord. Of Man's Duty to God Quest. 39. WHAT is the Duty that God requireth of Man A. The Duty whâ—ch God requireth of Man is Obedience to his revealed will Q 1. Is Obedience to God's will the Duty of every Man A. It is unquestionably the Duty of every man to obey the will of God so far as he hath made it known to him Micah 6.8 He hath shewed thee O man what is good and what doth the Lord require of thee but to do justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with thy God Q. 2. On what aâ—count is Man's Obedience due to God A. 'T is due to him First As he is Creator In whom we live and move and have our being Acts 17.27 28. Secondly As he is our Benefactor from whom we receive all our Mercies Deut. 28.47 Because thou servest not the Lord thy God with joyfulness and with gladness of heart for the abundance of all things Therefore shalt thou serve thine enemies which the Lord shall send against thee in hunger thirst and nakedness and in want of all things Thirdly As he is our Lord and Law-giver Iam 4.12 There is one Law-giver who is able to save and to destroy Q. 3. Is Obedience due to none but God only A. Yes subjects must obey their lawful Magistrates Rom. 13.1 Let every soul be subject to the higher powers for there is no power but of God The powers that be are ordained of God People their Ministers Heb. 13.17 Obey them that have the rule over you and submit your selves for they watch for your souls as they that must give an account Children their Parents Eph. 6.1 Children obey your parents in the Lord for this is right But not as they are to obey God Q. 4. What is the difference betwixt our obediencâ— to God's Commands and Men's A. We are to obey God chiefly and supreamly for his own sake 1 Pet. 2.13 Submit your selve to every ordinance of man for the Lords sake And Eph. 6.1 Children obey your parents in the Lord for this is right Q 5. What must we do when the Commands of God and Men fall cross to one another A. In that case we must yield
profession of our faith without wavering for he is faithful that hath promised Heb. 6.18 That by two immutable things in which it was impossibâ—e for God to lye we might have a strong consolation who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us Q. 5. What encourages the Faith of the Saints A. The manifold sweet and sensible experiences of others Psal. 74.14 Thou brakest the heads of Leviathan in pieces and gavest him to be meat for the people inhabiting the wilderness And especially their own experiences Joshua 23.14 Ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the Lord your God spake concerning you all are come to pass unto you and not one thing hath failed thereof Q. 6. What 's the first sign of a weak Faith A. Staggerings in our assent to Divine Truths argue the weakness of Faith Rom. 4.20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief but was strong in faith c. Q. 7. What 's the second sign of weak Faith A. Inability to trust God in time of danger evidenced by sinful haste to avoid it Isa. 28.16 He that believeth shall not make haste Q. 8. What 's the third sign of a weak Faith A. When we cannot live purely by Faith except we have some sensible encouragement John 20.25 Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails and put my finger into the print of the nails and thrust my hand into his side I will not believe Q. 9. What 's the fourth sign of a weak Faith A. When a new temptation makes us easily let go our former confidence Luke 24.21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel and besides all this to day is the third day since these things were done Q. 10. What 's the fifth sign of a weak Faith A. The prevalence of carnal fears in times of trouble argues weak Faith Matth. 8.26 And he faith unto them why are ye fearful O ye of little faith c. Q. 11. What 's the sixth sign of a weak Faith A. Too much carefulness and anxiety about the things of this Life Matth. 6.30 Wherefore if God so clothe the grass of the field which to day is and to morrow is cast into the oven shall he not much more cloath you O ye of little faith Q. 12. What 's the first benefit of a strong Faith A. A strong Faith gives much Glory to God Rom. 4.19 20. And being not weak in faith he considered not his own body now dead when he was about an hundred years old neither yet the deadness of Sarahs womb He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief but was strong in faith giving glory to God Q. 13. What 's the second benefit of a strong Faith A. It gives the Soul the ravishing foresight and foretasts of Heaven upon Earth 1 Pet. 1.8 Whom having not seen ye love in whom though now ye see him not yet believing ye rejoyce with joy unspeakable and full of glory Q. 14. What 's the last office Faith doth for a Believer in this World A. It supports and encourages him at Death by the Promises when all other Comforts fail Heb. 11.13 These all dyed in faith not having received the promises but having seen them aâ—ar off and were perswaded of them and embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth Of Saving Repentance Quest. 87. WHat is Repentance unto Life A. Repentance unto Life is a saving Grace whereby a Sinner out of a 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 Q. 1. Who is the Author of saving Repentance A. The Spirit of God is the Author of it the Heart by Nature is so hard that none but the Spirit can break it Ezek. 36.26 27. A new heart also will I give and a new spirit will I put within you and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh and I will give you an heart of flesh And I will put my spirit within you c. Q. 2. In what act doth all true Repentance begin A. It begins in a true sight and sense of sin and the danger and misery we are in by sin Acts 2.37 Now when they heard this they were pricked in their hearts c. Q. 3. Why doth God work such a sense of sin and misery A. He doth it to make Christ desirable in the sinners eyes that he may fly to him Matth. 9.12 13. But when Jesus heard that he said unto them they that â—e whole need not a Physitian â—ut they that are sick But go ye and learn what that meaneth I will have mercy and not sacrifice for I am not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance Q. 4. Is the â—ight of sin sufficient to Repentance A. No there must be apprehension of Mercy and forgiveness with God or else no man can sincerely repent Rom. 2.4 Not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance And this Mercy must be discerned in and through Christ Zech. 12.10 And they shall look upon me whom they have pierced and they shall mourn for him as one mourneth for his only son and shall be in bitterness for him as one that is in bitterness for his first-born Q. 5. Wherein doth Repentance chiefly consist A. It consists in real inward sorrow for sin as committed against God Psal. 51.3 4. For I acknowledge my transgressions and my sin is ever before me Against thee thee only have I sinned and done this evil in thy sight c. A loathing of our selves for it Ezek. 36.31 And shall loath your selves in your own sight for your iniquities and for your abominations And of our best Duties as sinful and insufficient things Isa. 64.5 6. We are all as an unclean thing and all our righteousness are as filthy rags c. Q. 6. Wherein else doth it consist A. In turning from sin as well as grieving for it Isa. 55.7 Let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts c. Prov. 28.13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy Q. 7. Is turning from sin sufficient A. No that is but the negative part of Religion there must be also a sincere turning to God Psal. 119.59 I thought â—n my wayes and turned my feet unto thy testimonies Acts 11.23 And exhorted them all that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord. Q. 8. Is all sorrow for sin saving A. No there is a Repentance that doth no good Matth. 27.3 Then Iudas which had betrayed him when he saw that he was condemned repented himself c. And a Repentance unto Life Acts 11.18 Then hath God also to the
A. Hence we learn the tender care and love of Christ over the Church in instituting such useful and comfortable Ordinances for us Of the number of Sacraments Quest. 93. WHich are the Sacraments of the New Testament A. The Sacraments of the New Testament are Baptism and the Lords Supper Q. 1. How many Sacraments hath Christ appointed in the New Testament A. Christ hath appointed two and no more these being sufficient for our initiation and confirmation Q. 2. How many have the Papists added to them A. They have added five more viz. Confirmation Penance Ordination Marriage and Extream Vnction Q. 3. What is their Sacrament of Confirmation A. It is the anointing of the Baptized with Chrism in the Forehead with this Form of Words I sign thee with the sign of the Cross and confirm thee with the Chrism of Salvation in the Name of the Father Son and Holy Ghost Q. 4. What 's their ground for this practice A. The abuse of that Scripture Heb. 6.2 Of the doctrine of baptisms and laying on of hands c. which by a figurative speech expresseth the whole standing Ministry in the Church by laying on of Hands Q. 5. What 's their Sacrament of Penance A. It is Repentance manifested by outward signs to which the word of Absolution coming makes it a Sacrament misgrounded on Iohn 20.23 Whosesoever sins ye remit they are remitted unto them and whosesoever sins ye retain they are retained Q. 6. What is their Sacrament of Orders or Ordination A. It is the laying on of Hands in Ordination of Ministers by which they conceive Spiritual Grace is given by mistake of 2 Tim. 1.6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God which is in thee by the putting on of my hands Q. 7. What 's their fourth superadded Sacrament A. It is Marriage grounded upon those words of the Apostle Eph. 5.32 This is a great mystery but I speak concerning Christ and the church Which only shews a similitude of our union with Christ not an instituted sign to that end Q. 8. What is their fifth superadded Sacrament A. Extream Unction or anointing the Sick near Death with consecrated Oyl grounded on Mark 6.13 And anointed with oyl many that were sick and healed them And Iam. 5.14 Is any sick among you let him call for the elders of the church and let them pray over him anointing him with oyl in the name of the Lord. Which are neither Sacramental-Rites nor of ordinary standing use in the Church but extraordinary and temporary for that Age. Q. 9. What learn we hence A. Hence we learn how apt men are to corrupt Gods Ordinances by their superstitious additions Matth. 15.9 Teaching for doctrines the commandments of men Q. 10. What 's the second Instruction hence A. How just and necessary our separation from Rome is who have grosly corrupted Gods Ordinances and left men no other remedy Rev. 13.6 And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God to blaspheme his name and his tabernacle and them that dwelt in heaven Q. 11. What 's the third Instruction A. That the reformation of Religion is an invaluable Mercy a great deliverance from Spiritual Bondage Rev. 11.19 And the temple of God was opened in heaven and there was seen in his temple the ark of this testament and there were lightnings and voices and thunderings and an earthquake and great hail Q. 12. What 's the fourth Instruction A. That Rome shall certainly fall and all her Adherents for the horrid injury done by them to Christ and the Souls of men Rev. 18.20 21. Rejoyce over her thou heaven and ye holy apostles and prophets for God hath avenged you on her And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great milstone and cast it into the Sea saying thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down and shall be found no more at all What is Baptism Quest. 94. WHat is Baptism A. Baptism is a Sacrament wherein the washing of Water in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost doth signifie and seal our ingrafting into Christ and partaking of the benefits of the Covenant of Grace and our engagement to be the Lords Q. 1. What is the external part of Baptism A. It is pure unmixed Water Heb. 10.22 And our bodies washed with pure water And therefore it 's a vile practice of Papists to add Oyl Salt and Spittle to Water in Baptism Q. 2. What doth Water in Baptism signifie A. It signifies the Blood of Christ Rev. 1.5 Vnto him that loved us and washed us from our sins in his own blood Q. 3. What 's the first resemblance it hath to Christs Blood A. In the freeness of it to all it represents the unpurchased Blood of Christ Isa. 55.1 Ho every one that thirsteth come ye to the waters and he that hath no money come ye buy and eat yea come buy wine and milk without money and without price Q. 4. What 's the second resemblance to Christs Blood A. It resembles it in its refreshing quality Water refresheth the thirsty so doth Christs Blood Iohn 6.35 He that believeth on me shall never thirst Q. What 's the third resemblance it hath to Christs Blood A. The cleansing property of Water shews the purifying vertue of Christs Blood Heb. â— 14 How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God Q 6. What 's the fourth resemblance it hath to Christs Blood A. It resembles it in the necessity of it for as the Body cannot live without Water so neither can the Soul without Christs Blood Heb. 9.23 It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these but the heavenly things themselves with bitter sacrifices than these Q. 7. What 's the fifth resemblance of Water to the Blood of Christ A. As Water neither refreshes nor purifies the Body without application so neither doth Christs Blood refresh or purifie the Soul till applyed 1 Cor. 1.30 But of him are ye in Christ Iesus who of God is made unto us wisdom and righteousness and sanctification and redemption Q. 8. Is it necessary to plunge the whole body under water in Baptizing every person A. The word Baptize signifying as well to wash as to plunge A person may be truly Baptized that is not plunged And we cannot think by the circumstances of time and place that the Iaylor in the night was carryed to a River out of the City Acts 16.33 And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their stripes and was baptized he and all his straightway Q. 9. But is it not said John 3.23 That John was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim because there was much water there and they came and were baptized A. The word signifies many waters that is springs of waters there
in our selves every lust that contradicts Gods Will and renounce without our selves every thing that comes in competition therewith 1 Cor. 9. ult But I keep under my body and bring it into subjection least that by any means when I have preached to others I my self should be a cast away Gal. 6.14 But God forbid that I should glory save in the cross of our Lord Iesus Christ by whom the world is crucified unto me and I unto the world Q. 20. What is the third Inference A. That it is in vain yea a provocation to pray if we be not obedient to Gods Will Prov. 2.8 9. He keepeth the paths of judgment and preserveth the way of his saints Then shalt thou understand righteousness and judgment and equity yea every good path Q. 21. What is the fourth Inference A. That the Law still hath the authority of a Rule to Believers because it reveals Gods Will which they must do Concerning our Dayly Bread Quest. 14. WHat do we pray for in the fourth Petition A. In the fourth Petition which is Give us this day our daily Bread we pray that of Gods free gift we may receive a competent portion of the good things of this life and enioy his Blessing with them Q. 1. Why is this Petition placed after the three former A. Because those concern immediately and generally Gods Glory in the advancement of his Name Kingdom and Will which ought to be preferred to all our personal concerns Psal. 69.9 For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up Acts 21.13 For I am ready not to be bound only but also to dye at Ierusalem for the name of the Lord Iesus Q. 2. Why is it put before the two following Petitions A. Not for its worth but for its order for we can have no Spiritual Blessings unless we have a Natural Being in this Life Q. 3. What kind of Bread is here meant A. Not Spiritual Bread or our Lord Christ as some but Corporal and Temporal Q. 4. What is included in this word Bread A. Not that only which we call strictly Bâ—â—ad but all the good things of this present Life Q. 5. Do we hereby beg pure necessities only A. No we pray for conveniencies for our comfort as well as necessaries for our life Q. 6. Do we herein pray only for personal good things for our being A. No we pray for civil good things for our condition that according to our degree in the World in which God hath placed us we may have a convenient allowance Q. 7. Do we pray here for our selves only A. No but also for our Charge Children and Family that under and with us they may have the good things of this Life Q. 8. Why do we pray to God for these good things can we not get them our selves or our fellow creatures give them to us A. Not without God Whatever we have of these things they are from God who ever be the second cause or instrument if our selves God gives us ability and success to get them if others God inclined their hearts and opened their hands to bestow them Deut. 8.17 18. And thou say in thine heart my power and the might of my hand hath gotten me this wealth But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth Q. 9. Why do we pray to God to give us Bread A. Because the least crumb of Bread is a free gift and never can be merited by all we can do or suffer Luke 17.10 So likewise ye when ye shall have done all these things which are commanded you say we are unprofitable servants Q. 10. Why are all these good things couched under the expression Bread A. 1. Because Bread is one of the most necessary and useful things to preserve Life 2. Because we must not ask delicacies and dainties of God Q. 11. What is meant by day in the Petition A. Either 1. a Natural day of twenty four hours Or 2. the day of our whole life Q. 12. Why do we pray for Dayly bread A. Because God must give us the mercies and good things of every day or else we cannot have them Q. 13. Why should we not pray for weekly or monthly or yearly Bread as well as dayly A. 1. Because 't is fit we should be still sensible of our dependance upon God 2 Because we do frequently pray to God and so exert our Graces and maintain communion with him and dayly render thanks for dayly favour Psalm 55.17 Evening and morning and at noon will I pray and cry aloud and he shall hear my voice Q. 14. What need we to pray for Dayly bread when we may have stores laid up for years A. They that have the good things of this Life need to pray this Petition as well as they that have them not Not that they may have Bread but that it may be Bread to them for except God give his Blessing upon it Bread would be ashes and not sustaneous neither could all the comforts of this Life do us any good Isa. 3.1 For behold the Lord the Lord of hosts doth take away from Ierusalem and from Iuda the whole stay of bread and the whole stay of water Mal. 2.1 2. And now O ye priests this commandment is for you If you will not hear and if ye will not lay it to heart to give glory unto my name saith the Lord of hosts I will even send a curse upon you and will curse your blessings yea I have cursed them already because you do not lay it to heart Q. 15. Why do we pray only for dayly Bread or a competency may we not pray for abundance and riches A. No because Riches are a great snare and temptation Matth. 19.23 24. Then said Iesus unto his disciples Verily I say unto you that a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven And again I say unto you it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God Prov. 30.8 9. Remove far from me vanity and lyes give me neither poverty nor riches feed me with food convenient for me lest I be full and deny thee and say who is the Lord Or lest I be poor and steal and take the name of my God in vain Q. 16. What shall we then do with Riches if Providence cast them upon us shall we cast them away A. No for some of the best of Men and greatest of Gods favorites have lived and dyed rich But 1. We must wean our hearts from them Psal. 62.10 Trust not in oppression and become not vaine in robbery if riches increase set not your heart upon them 2. Be thankful for them and 3. Fruitful with them in acts of Piety and Charity 1 Tim. 6.17 19. Charge them that are rich in this world that they be not high minded nor trust in uncertain riches but in the living God who giveth
earth because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent and hast revealed them unto babes Psal. 19.7 The testimonies of the Lord are sure making wise the simple Q. 8. What is the second Instruction A. That it 's a dreadful judgment to be spiritually blinded under the Gospel 2 Cor. 4.3 4. But if our Gospel be kid it is hid to them that are lost in whom the God of this world hath blinded the minds of them that believe not lest the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ who is the image of God should shine into them Q. 9. What is the third Instruction A. That Prayer is the best Expedient to obtain saving Knowledge Iam. 1.5 If any of you lack wisdom let him ask of God that giveth to all men liberally and upbraideth not and it shall be given him Q 10. What is the last Instruction A. Learn hence the transcendent excellency of the Knowledge of Christ above all other knowledge Phil. 3.8 9. Yea doubtless I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Iesus my Lord. Of Christ's Priesthood Quest. 25. HOW doth Christ execute the Office of a Priest A. Christ executeth the Office of a Priest in his once offering up of himself a sacrifice to satisfy Divine Iustice and reconciling us to God and in making continual intercession for us Q. 1. What is the Priesthood of Christ in general A. It is his expiation of our Sins by the sacrifice of himself and obtaining God's favour for us Col. 1.20 And having made peace through the blood of his cross by him to reconcile all things unto himself by him I say whether they be things in heaven 〈◊〉 things in earth Q. 2. What are the parts of Christ's Priestly Office A. It hath two parts First Oblation or offering of himself Heb. 9.14 How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your consciences from dead works to serve the living God Secondly Intercession for us Heb. 7.25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them Q 3. What is the end of Christ's Oblation A. The end of it as to God it was to satisfy his Incensed Justice Rom. 3.25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation 〈…〉 mission of sins that are past through the forbearance of God And as to men to put away their sins Heb. 9.26 For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world but now once in the end of the world he hath appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself Q. 4. What is the first difference between Christ and other Priests A. Other Priests offered the Blood of Beasts Christ his own Blood Heb. 9.12 Neither by the blood of Goats and Calves but by his own blood he entred in once into the holy place having obtained eternal redemption for us Q. 5. What is the second difference A. They offered many Sacrifices Christ perfected all by one offering Heb. 10.14 For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified Q. 6. What was the sacrifice Christ offered to God A. His Body Heb. 10.10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Iesus Christ once for all And his Soul Isa. 53.10 When thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin Q. 7. Whence is the efficacy of this Sacrifice A. From the Divine Person to whom that Soul and Body was united Acts 20.28 Feed the Church of God which he hath purchased with his own blood Q. 8. VVhat is the first Inference from it A. That Believers are discharged by Christ from all their sins and debts Acts 13.36 And by him all that believe are justified from all things Q. 9. VVhat is the second Inference A. That it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of an absolute God Luke 23.31 For if they do these things in a green tree what shall be done in the dry Q. 10. VVhat is the third Inference A. That it 's impossible for man to satisfy God for his own Sins Psal. 130.3 If thou Lord shouldest mark iniquities O Lord who shall stand Q. 11. VVhat is the last Inference A. That the Christian Religion only settles the conscience in peace Heb. 9.14 How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your consciences from dead works to serve the living God Of Christ's Kingly Office Quest. 26. HOW doth Christ execute the Office of a King A. Christ executeth the Office of a King in subduing us to himself in ruling and defending us and restraining and conquering all his and our Enemies Q. 1. How manifold is Christ's Kingdom A. Twofold First Internal in men's Souls Luke 17.20 Behold the kingdom of God is within you Secondly External over the world Eph. 1.22 And hath put all things under his feet and gave him to be head over all things to the Church Q. 2. VVhat is the End of Christ's providential Kingdom A. The good and salvation of the Church Iohn 17.2 At thou hast given him power over all flesh that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him Q. 3. VVherein doth he exercise his Kingly Power A. In restraining his and his peoples enemies Psal. 76.10 Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain Q. 4. How else is it Exercised A. In protecting his Church amidst all Enemies Exod. 3.3 And Moses said I will now turn aside and see this greâ—â— sight why the bush is not burnt Q. 5. VVhat Instruments doth Christ use A. Angels are ministring Spirit to him Heb. 1.14 Are they not all ministring spirits sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation And men yea the worst of men Rev. 12.16 And the earth helped the woman and the earth opened her mouth and swallowed up the Flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth Q. 6. In what manner doth Christ rule the world A. By Supream power Rev. 9 16. He hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written King of kings Lord of lords And perfect Wisdom Eph. 1.11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will Q 7. What learn we from hence A. That the Church is saved amidst all dangers Ier. 30.11 For I am with thee saith the Lord to save thee though I make a full end of all nations whither I have scattered thee yet will I not make a full end of thee Q. 8. What is the second Instruction A. That the godly may safely trust to Christ's care 2 Chron. 16.9 For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth to shew himself