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B03538 The grovnds and principles of religion, contained in a shorter catechism (according to the advice of the Assembly of Divines, sitting at Westminster) to be used througout the kingdom of England and dominion of Wales.; Shorter catechism. 1646. Westminster Assembly 1646 (1646) Wing G2135AA; ESTC R177654 13,117 48

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eighth Commandment A. The eight Commandement requireth the lawfull procuring and furthering the wealth and outward estate of our selves and others k Gen. 33. 30. 1 Tim. 1. 8. Lev. 25. 35. Deut. 2. 1 2 3 4 5. Exod. 23. 4 5. Gen. 47. 14. 20. Q. What is forbidden in the eight Commandment A. The eight Commandment forbiddeth whatsoever doth or may unjustly hinder our own or our neighbours wealth or outward estate l Prov. 21. 17. and 23. 20. 21. and 28 19. Eph. 3. 28. Q. Which is the ninth Commandment A. The ninth Commandment is Thou shalt not bear false witnes against thy neighbor m Exod. 20. 16. Q. What is required in the ninth Commandment A. The ninth Commandment requireth the maintaining and promoting of truth between man and man n Zech. 8. 16 and of our own our neighbours good name o Joh. v 12. especially in witnesse bearing p Prov. 14. 5. 25. Q. What is forbidden in the ninth Commandment A. The ninth Commandment forbiddeth whatsoever is prejudicial to truth or injurious to our own or our neighbors good name q Sam. 17. 28. Lev. 19. 16. Ps 15. 3. Q Which is the tenth Commandment A. The tenth Commandment is Thou shalt not covet thy neighbors house thou shalt not covet thy neighbors wife nor his man-servant nor his maid-servsnt nor his or nor his ass nor any thing that is thy neigbors r Q. What is required in the tenth Commandment A. The tenth Commandment requireth ful contentment with our own condition with a right and charitable frame of spirit s Heb 13. 7. 1 Tim. 6. 6. toward our neighbor and all that is his t Job 31. 29 Rom. 12. 15. 1 Tim. 15. 1 Cor. 13. 5 67. Q What is forbidden in the tenth Commandment A. The tenth Commandment forbiddeth all discontentment with our own estate u 1 Kings ●1 4. Est 5. 13. 1 Cor 10 10 envying or grieving at the good of our neighbor w Gal. 5. 26 Jam. 3. 14 16. all inordinate motions affections to any thing that is his x Rom. 77. 8 and 13 9 Q. Is any man able perfectly to keep the Commandments of God A. No meer man since the fall is able in this life perfectly to keep the Commandments of God y but doth daily break them in thought word and deed z Gen. 6. 5. and 8. 11. Rom. 3. 6 to 21. Jam. 3 to 13 Q. Are all transgressions of the Law equally heinous A. Some sinnes in themselves and by reason of several aggravations are more heinous in the sight of God then others a Ezek 8 6 13. 15 1 John 16 Q. What doth every sinne deserve A Every sin deserveth Gods wrath and curse both in this life and that which is to come b Eph 56 Gal 3 10 Lam 3 39 Q What doth God require of us that we may escape his wrath and curse due to us for sin Mat 24 4● A. To escape the wrath and curse of God due to us for sin God requireth of us faith in Jesus Christ Repentance unto life c Acts 20 21 with the dilligent use of all the outward means whereby Christ communicateth to us the g Heb 10 39 Acts 11 18. benefits of Redemption d Ps 21 10 6 and 8 30 to the end Isa 55 3 Q. What is Faith in Jesus Christ A. Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace whereby we receive rest upon him alone for Salvation as he is offered to us in the Gospell f. Q. What is Repentance unto life A. Repentance unto life is a saving grace g Act 11 18 whereby a sinner out of a true sence of his sin h Acts 2 37 38. apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ i Joel 2 12. doth with grief hatred of his sin turn from it unto God k Jer 31 18 19. Ezek. 36 31 with full purpose of endeavor after new obedience l 1 Cor 7 11 Isa 16 17 Q What are the outward meanes whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption A. The outward and ordinary meanes whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of Redemption are his ordinances especially the Word Sacraments and Prayer all which are made effectuall to the Elect for Salvation m Mat 2 19 20 Acts 1 4● 47. Q Is the Word made effectuall to salvation A. The Spirit of God maketh the Reading but especially the preaching of the word an effectual meanes of convincing converting sinners of building them up in holinies and comfort through faith unto salvation n Neh. 8. 8. ● Cor. 14. 24 24. 25. Act 26. 18. Ps 19. 8 Acts 20. ●2 Rom. 15. 14. Rom. 10. 13 14 15. 16 17 and 2 16. Q How is the Word to be read and heard A. That the Word may become effectual to salvation we must attend thereunto with dilligence o Prov 8. 34 preparation p 1 Pet. 21. and prayer q Ps 119. 18 receive it with faith and love r Heb 4 2. lay it upin our hearts s Ps 119. 11. and practise it in our lives Q. How do the Sacraments become effectual means of salvation A. The Sacraments become effectual means of salvation not from any vertue in them or in him that doth administer them but only by the blessing of Christ u and the working of his spirit in them that by faith t Luk. 8. 15. Jam. 1. 25. 1 Pet. 3. 21 1 Cor. 3 6 7 receive them w 1 Cor. 12. Q. What is a Sacrament A. A Sacrament is an holy Ordinance instituted by Christ wherein by sensible Signs Christ the benefits of the new Covenant are represented sealed and applied to Believers x Gen 17. 10. Exod. 12. 1 Cor. 11. 23 26 27 28. Q. What are the Sacraments of the New Testament A. The Sacraments of the New Testament are Baptism y the Lords Supper z. Q. What is baptism A. Baptism is a Sacrament wherein the Washing with Water in the Name of the Father and of the Son of the holy Ghost a Ma. 28. 19 doth signifie and seal our ingraftings into Christ and pertaking of the benefits of the Covenant of Grace and our engagement to be the Lord b Rom. 9. 4. Gal. 3. 27. Q. To whom is baptism to be administred A. Baptism is not to be administred to any that are out of the Visible Church till they professe their faith in Christ obedience to him c Acts 8. 26 27 23. 8. but the infants of such as are members of the Visible Church are to be baptized d Acts 2. 38 39. Gen. 15. 10. with Col. 2. 11 12. 1 Cor. 7. 14. Q. What is the Lords Supper A. The Lords Supper is a Sacrament wherin by giving and receiving Bread and Wine according to Christs appointment his death is shewed forth and the worthy