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A31328 A Catechism containing the substance of the Christian religion in the words and phrases of Scripture. 1693 (1693) Wing C1470; ESTC R26584 19,006 33

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by the Offence of one Judgment came upon all Men to Condemnation even so by the Righteousness of one the free Gift came upon all Men to justification of Life Q. Is there nothing for us to do that we may receive forgiveness of Sin and eternal Life through Christ A. God forbid I should think so for the Scripture telleth us that (a) Acts 3.19 we must repent and be converted that our Sins may be blotted out and (b) Joh. 3.16 that God so loved the World that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting Life (c) Heb. 5.9 And that he is the Author of eternal Salvation to them that obey him Q. Shall that Willingness to obey God's Commandments be accepted which only produceth weak Endeavours A. No but we must strive to enter in at the Strait Gate because many will seek (a) Luke 13.24 in an idle lazy Manner to enter in and shall not be able Q. Then we must repent and believe and obey the Gospel or we shall receive no benefit by the Death of Christ A. (a) Luke 13.3 Except we repent we shall all perish (b) Mark 16.16 And he that believeth not shall be damned (c) Joh. 3.19 And this is the Condemnation that Light is come into the World and Men love Darkness rather than Light because their Deeds are evil Q. Is it not sufficient if we obey some of Christ's Precepts or is it necessary that we obey them all A. Yes verily (a) James 2.10 for he that keepeth the whole Law and yet offends in one Point or allows himself in Disobedience to some one Law is guilty of all or is liable to the same Punishment for kind that is due to the breach of all Q. Will not Faith at all profit us except it be joined with Repentance and Obedience to Christ's Precepts A. No surely (a) Jam. 2.17 20. for Faith without Works is dead being alone And (b) Vers 19. the Devils believe and tremble Q. Seeing that Justification or Pardon of Sin is several times ascribed to Faith and Faith is said to be imputed for Righteousness what kind of Faith do the Scriptures mean A. The Scriptures mean such a Faith as (a) Acts 15.9 purifies the Heart (b) Gal. 5.6 Q. What is that Repentance that shall obtain Mercy A. That Repentance that shall obtain Mercy is (a) Esay 55.7 the forsaking our wicked Ways and Thoughts and returning to the Lord (b) Acts 26.20 and doing Works meet for it Q. Can you by your believing repenting and doing good Works deserve at God's hands the Pardon of your Sins and eternal Life A. No (a) Luke 17.10 but when we have done all those things that are commanded we must say that we are unprofitable Servants (b) Titus 3.5 And not by Works of Righteousness which we have done but according to his Mercy he saved us (c) Eph. 1.6 7. and the Riches of his Grace Q. What is the Substance of those Duties which the Gospel of Christ requires of you A. The Grace of God that bringeth Salvation to all Men hath appeared teaching us that denying Ungodliness and worldly Lusts we should live soberly righteously and godly in this present World Titus 2.11 12. Q. What is it to live Godly A. To live Godly is (a) Ps 100.2 to serve the Lord with Gladness and (b) Heb. 12.28 to worship him with Fear and Reverence (c) Prov. 3.6 and in all our Ways acknowledg him Q. Is God alone to be worshipped or may we also give Religious Worship to Saints and Angels as the Papists do A. It is written Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God and him only shalt thou serve Matth. 4.10 Q. What is it to live Soberly A. To live Soberly is to abstain from these Works of the Flesh (a) Gal. 5.19 20 21. Adultery fornication Uncleanness Lasciviousness Hatred Wrath Strife Seditions Heresies Envyings Drunkenness Revellings and such like and (b) Col. 3.5 Covetousness or setting our Affections upon things below which is Idolatry Q. What is it to live Kighteously A. To live Righteously is Whatsoever I would that Men should do unto me to do even so unto them for this is the Law and the Prophets Mat. 7.12 Q. What is your Duty towards the King and the higher Powers A. My Duty towards the King and the higher Powers is to (a) 1 Tim. 2.2 pray for him and all that are put in Authority under him (b) 1 Pet. 2.17 to honour Him and them (c) Rom. 13.1 and to be subject unto them Q. Why must we be subject to them A. We must needs be subject not only for Wrath or for fear of their Sword but also for Conscience sake Rom. 13.5 Q. How doth Conscience towards God oblige us to be subject A. Because there is no Power but of God the Powers that be are ordained of God whosoever therefore resisteth the Power resisteth the Ordinance of God and they that resist shall receive to themselves Damnation Rom. 13.1 2. Q. But must you yield active Obedience to your Governours if they should require of you what God hath expresly forbidden A. Whether it be right in the Sight of God to hearken unto Men more than unto God judg ye Acts 4.19 Q. What is your Duty towards the Bishops and Spiritual Governours and Teachers which Christ hath set over his Church A. My Duty is to obey them that have the Rule over me and submit my self for they watch for our Souls as those that must give account Heb. 13.17 Q. What other Duties do you owe to them A. I am also to (a) 1 Thess 5.12 13. esteem those that are over us in the Lord and admonish us very highly in love for their Work 's sake And (b) Gal. 6.6 he that is taught in the Word should communicate to him that teacheth in all good things Q. Is it lawful for you to publish the Faults of your Civil or Ecclesiastical Governours A. It is written Thou shalt not speak evil of the Ruler of thy People Acts 23.5 Q. This puts me in mind to ask you Whether that Man can be religious who bridleth not his Tongue A. If any Man among you seemeth to be religious and bridleth not his Tongue but deceiveth his own Heart this Man's Religion is vain James 1.26 Q. What is the Duty of Children towards their Parents A. 'T is the Duty of Children to (a) Eph. 6.2 honour their Father and Mother which is the first Commandment with promise (b) Col. 3.20 And to obey them in all things for this i● well pleasing unto the Lord. Q. What is the Duty of Parents towards their Children A. 'T is the Duty of Parents not to provoke their Children to Wrath but to bring them up in the Nurture and Admonition of the Lord. Eph. 6.4 Q. What is the Duty of Servants towards their