us all Isa. 53.6 Q. How did Christ Offer himself for uâ— A. Christ humbled himself and became Obedient unto Death even the Death of the Cross Phil. 2.8 redeeming us from the curse of the Law being made a curse for us Gal. 3.13 Q. VVhat curse do you mean A. It is written curâ—ed is every one that continueth not in all things that are written in the book of the Law to do them Gal. 3.10 Q VVhy would God have Christ to dye for us A. God set forth Christ to be a propitiatiâ—n through Faith in his Blood to declare his Righteousness for the Remission of sins that he might be just and the justifier of him that believeth in Jesus Rom. 3.25 26. Q. Did Christ truly satisfie God's justice for our sins A. Christ is the propitiation for our sins 1 Iohn 2.2 he gave his Life a Ransom for many Mat. 20.28 he was offered to bear the sins of many Heb. 9.28 the chastisement of our peace was upon him and by his stripes we are healed Isa. 53.5.1 Pet. 2.24 Q. For whom did Christ dye A. Câ—rist by the grace of God did taste Death for every man Heb. 2.9 he gave himself a Ransom for all 1 Tim. 2.6 and is the propitiation for the sins of the whole World 1 Iohn 2.2 2 Cor. 5.14 Q. VVhat became of Christ when he dyed A. He was buried and rose again the third day 1 Cor. 15.4 his Soul was not left in Hell neither did his Flesh see Corruption Acts 2 3â— but God raised him up having loosed the pains of Death because it was not possible he should be held of it Acts 2.24 Q. VVas Christ to dye any more A. Christ being raised from the dead dyeth no more Death hath no more dominion over him Rom. 6.9 Q. VVhither went Christ after he rose again A. He was received up into Heaven and sat down on the Right Hand of God Mark 16.19 Q. VVhat mean you by the Right Hand of God A. The Right Hand of Power Luke 22.69 and Majesty Heb. 8.1 Q. Doth Christ anyâ—hing in Heaven for us as an High-Priest A. When he hâ—d by himself purged ouâ—â—ns he sat down on thâ— Riâ—â—t Hand of the Mâ—jesty on High Heb. 1.3 not entring into the Holy places made wâ—th hands which are the Figures of the true but into Heaven it self now to appear in the presence of God for us Heb. 9.24 Q. VVhat doth he do in the presence of God for us A. If any Man sin we have an Advocate with the Father even Jesus Christ the Righteous 1 Iohn 2.1 who is able to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him seeing he ever liveth to make Intercession for them Heb. 7.25 Q. Doth Christ any thing else for us as an High-Priest A. God having raised up his Son Jesus sent him to bless us in turning away every one of us from his Iniquities Acts 3.26 Q. VVhat is the third Office to which Christ was anointed A. Christ is the blessed and onely Potentate King of Kings and Lord of Lords 1 Tim. 6.15 Q. VVhat is Christ's Kingly Power A. All Power is given unto Christ in Hâ—aven and in Earth Mat. 28.18 God hâ—th highly exalted him and given him a Name above every Name that at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow of things in Heaven and things in Earth and things under the Earth Phil. 2.9 10. Q. Is Christ our Law giver A. Christ is that one Law giver who is able to save and to destroy Iames 4.12 Isa. â—3 22 Q. Doth Christ as a King protect his People A. None shall pluck Christ's Sheep out of his hands Iohn 10.28 Q. VVhat Honourable Priviledges doth Christ's Subjects enjoy A. Christ maketh his Subjects a Royal Priest Hood â— Pet. 2.9 Kings and Priests unto God Rev. 1.6 Q. Hath Christ any reward in store for his Subjects A. Christ's reward is with him to give to every Man as his Work shall be Rev. 22.12 If we be faithful unâ—o Death he will give us a Crown of Life Rev. 2.10 Q. VVhat shall be done to Christ's Enemies A. Christ must Reign till he hath put all Enemies under his Feet 1 Cor. 15.15 Q. What are these Enemies of Christ A. The Enemies of Christ are Sin which hath reigned unto Death Rom. 5.21 Sathan the Prince of this World Iohn 12.13 the Children of disobedience Eph. 2.2 and Death which reigned by sin Rom. 5.17 Q. What did Christ do for his People when he went away into Heaven A. When Christ ascended up on High he gave gifts unto men Eph. 4.8 Q. What was the chief gift which Christ then gave A. Christ sent the promise of his Father Luke 24.49 Acts 1.4 even the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost Iohn 14.26 to be with us for ever Iohn 14.16 Q. To what more especial end did Christ send the Holy Ghost A. Christ sent the Holy Ghost to guide his Apostles into all Truth Iohn 16.13 to teach them all things and bring all things to their remembrance whatsoever he had said unto them Iohn 14.26 Q. What other gifts gave Christ to his People A. Christ gave Apostles Prophets Evangelists Pastors and Teachers for the perfecting of the Saints for the work of the Ministry for the edifying of the Body of Christ Eph. 4.11 12. Q. What mean you by the Body of Christ A. God gave Christ to be Head over all things to the Church which is his Body Eph. 1.22 23. Col. 1.18 Q. What mean you by the Church A. The Church is the Flock Acts 20.28 1 Pet. 5.2 and the House of God 1 Tim. 3.15 those that are called to be Sainâ—s Rom. 1.7 the whole Family of Heaven and Earth named of Christ Eph. 3.15 Q. Is there but one Church of Christ A. There is but one Fold and one Shepherd Iohn 10.16 Q. Are there not many Congregation of Christians A. We being many are one Body 1 Cor. 10.17 and every one Members one of another Rom. 12.5 Q. In what respects are all Christians one Church A. We are all built upon the same Foundation of the Apostles and Prophets Jesus Christ himself being the chief Corner-stone Eph. 2.20 21. having one Spirit one Hope one Lord one Faith one Baptism Eph. 4.4 5. all partaking of one Bread 1 Cor. 10.17 bound to keep the Unity of the Spirit in the bond of Peace Eph. 4.3 Q. What doth God require of us in this new Covenant A. God requires of us Repentance toward God and Faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ Acts 20.21 Q. What mean you by Repentance A. Repentance is a turning from all our sins that we have committed Ezek. 18.2 30. unto the Lord Isa. 55.7 amending our wayes and our doings Ier. 7.5 Q. Is not sorrow for sin a part of Repentance A. We must be sorry after a godly manner for godly sorrow worketh Repentance not to be Repented of 2 Cor. 7.9 10. Q. What else must accompany this godly sorrow A. We must hate every
word hear Sermons be frequent both in publick and private prayer and duâ—y receive the Sacrament of the Lords Supper but it is very conventent and uâ—eful to have ever in your hands some larger Catechism or expâ—sition of the Chief Heads of Christian Religion Many of this kind there â—â— already extant yet this one more I have thought fit to adde I shall not now give you thy other reason for my so doing though I have many then only this that I love you and study how I may most contribute to your eternul welfare 1. Thiâ— Catechiâ—m will I hope by it's length prove no burden to the memories of those who can already give an account of the Church Catechism and have been for some years exercised in reading the holy Scriptures out of which the answers are taken almost word for word and unto such I chiefly offer it 2. Though the answers are little else but the very words of Scripture and of such plain texts as are lest subject to dispute or cavil yet have I all along quoted the Chapter and verse whence the words are taken and iâ—clâ—â—ed the quotation between two crooked horns thus ... that in the reading you may pass them over and when you please consult the texts quoted for any clause of the answer without the trouble of having recourse to the margin first 3. The Learner is here at once taught to answer the question and give a proof of his answer whilst he answers in the very words of those texts which are his proofs He thus answers not in the words which mans wisdom but which the holy Ghost â—eacheth and is not put upon the more troublesome and somtimes impossible task of gathering the author's sense out of the texts quoted 4. In these days when strange doctrines abound and Seducers are busy and have learned the Devil's art of quoting Scripture for every wicked conceit it will be some advantage to the learner of this Catechism that he is hence furnished with one or more plain and pertinent texts for every point of his Religion to oppose against the tempter If in any particular I seem too short consider that in the beginning I had â—â—ed my self to the very text of Scripture and therefore could go no farther than that would go along with me The Creed the ten Commandments and the Lord's Prayer I suppose already learned together with those short and useful expositions in the Church-Catechism and what else may be yet required in a Catechism for the fuller understanding of them is not I hope wanting in this I shall only adde that thiâ— Scripture Catechism perfectly learn'd and well digested will be a great help to you in the profitable reading both of the Scriptures and other good books and will teach you to discover the Errors of many unsound Discourses which being industrously suited by a popular way of writing to the humours of such who being ignorantly zealous are aptest to be â—eceived are very likely to be thrust into your hands Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great Shepheard of the Sheep through the bloud of the everlasting Covenant make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ. That ye may be filled with the knowledge of God's will in all wisdome and Spiritual understanding walking worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing being fruitful in every good work and abounding in the knowledge of God that you may hold the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace and having your fruit unto holyness may have your â—nd everlasting life this is the dayly prayer of Your servant in all things wherein he may serve Christ. Q. IS there any such thing as Religion A. All Nations in all Ages of the World have ever professed some Religion Q What mean you by Religion A. By Religion I mean a belief that there is a God joyned with an endeavour to please and honor him a fear to offend him and a hope to bemade happy by him Q. What then is the Foundation of all Religion A. He that cometh to God must believe that he is and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him Heb. 11 6. Q How may a man know that there is a God A. The invisible things of God from the Creation of the world are clearly seen being understood by the things that are made even his eternal Power and Godhead Rom. 1.20 Q Of what Religion are you A. I am one of the Disciples of Christ called Christians Act. 11.26 Q. Why do you chuse to be a disciple or follower of Christ A. To whom should I go Christ hath the words of eternal Life Ioh. 6.68 in him are hid all the treasures of Wisdom and knowledge Col. 2.3 he that followeth him shall not walk in darkness but shall have the Light of Life Ioh 8 12. Q. How do you know that Christ hath the words of Life A. Christ is that Messias of whom Moses in the law and the prophets did write Ioh. 1.41 45. even the Son of God which should come into the world Ioh. 11.27 Q. Why do you believe Christ to be the Messias the Son of God A. In Christ all things are fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and in the Prophets and in the Psalms concerning him Luke 24.44 Hâ— was also approved of God by miracles and wonders and signs which God did by him Act. 2.22 Iob. 3.2.10.25 Q. Let me hear some of those wonders you speak of A. The blind did see the Lame did walk the Lepers were cleansed the Deaf did hear and the Dead were raised Luk. 7.22 hereby are we sure he is that Christ the Son of the Living God Iohn 6.69 for no mâ—â— could do these Miracles which he did except God were with him Iohn 3. â— Q. What kind of Religion did Christ teaâ—h A. The Râ—ligion which Christ hath taught us 〈◊〉 pure Religion and undefiled Iames â— 27 Q. Where may a man learn this Holy Religion A. Christian Religion is to be learnt in the Holy Scriptures 2 Tim. 3.15 especially in the Word of the Truth of the Gospel Col. 1.5 that glorious Gospel of the Blessed God 1 Tim. 1.11 Q. What reason have you to speak so highly of the Gospel A. I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ for it is the power of God unto Salvation to every one that bâ—lieveth Rom. 1.16 Q. How come you to the knowledge of the Gospel A. The Gospel began to be spoken by the Lord and was confirmed to us by them that heard him God also bearing them witness both with Signs and Wonders and divers Miracles and gifts of the Holy Ghost Heb. 2.3 4. Seeing that your Religion is to be learned in the Holy Scriptures Answer me out of them to those Questions which I shall ask you and first tell me Q. Who made the World A.
foolishness of preaching to save them that believe 1 Cor. 1.21 Q. Can men by Preaching beget Faith and other Graces A. Neither is he that Planteth any thing nor he that Watereth but God that giveth the increase 1 Cor. 3.7 and worketh effectually in them Gal. 2.8 opening our hearts to attend to the things that are spoken Acts 16.14 and giving us the spirit of Wisdome in the knowledge of Christ Eph. 1.17 18. Q What must we farther do to obtain that Spirit A. Our heavenly Father will give the holy Spirit to them that ask him Luke 11.13 Q. How did Christ command his Apostles to admit men into his Church A. Christ commanded his Apostles to go teach all Nations baptizing them in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost Mat. 28.19 Q. Did they thus admit Men Members of the Church by Baptism A. They that gladly received the word were baptized and so were added to the Church Acts 2.41 47.8.12 Q. With what matter did they Baptize Men A. They Baptized by washing with water Acts 8.36 38.10.47 Q. Can the washing with water in the Name of the Trinity make Men Living Members of Christ or Heirs of Salvation A. Baptism saveth us not the putting away the filth of the Flesh but the answer of a good Conscience toward God by the Resurrection of Jesus Christ 1 Pet. 3.21 and by one Spirit are we all Baptized into one Body 1 Cor. 12.13 Q. What doth the washing of Water in Baptism signifie A. The washing of water in Baptism signifies the washing of Regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost Tit. 3.5 for except a man be born again of water and of the Holy Spirit he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God Iohn 3.5 Q. In what doth Regeneration or new-birth consist A. Regeneration is a dying unto sin and a living unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord Rom. 6.11 Q. Of whom are we new-born A. We are born not of blood nor of the will of the Flesh nor of the will of Man but of God Iohn 1.13 the Holy Ghost Iohn 3.5 Q. What is the seed of this New-Birth A. We are born not of corruptible Seed but of incorruptible by the Word of God which Liveth and abideth for ever 1 Pet. 1.23 Q. What are the Marks of this New-Birth A. He that is born of God believeth that Jesus is the Christ 1 Iohn 5.1 doth not commit sin 1 Iohn 3.9 loveth his Brethren 1 Iohn 4.7 and overcometh the World 1 Iohn 5.4 Q. Is Baptism the Sacrament of our Regeneration or New-Birth A. We are buried with Christ in Baptism wherein also we are risen with him the Faith of the Operation of God who hath raised him from the dead Col. 2.12 as many as have been Baptized into Christ have put on Christ Gal. 3.27 â—nd if any Man be in Christ he is a New Creature 2 Cor. 5.17 quickned together with him Col. 2.13 Eph. 2.1 5. Q. What did the Apostles call for in those whom they Baptized A. The Apostles commanded those whom they Baptized to Repent Acts 2.38 and believe Acts 8.37 Q. What is the benefit of Baptism rightly received A. We are Baptized for the Remission of sins Acts 2.38.22.16 and he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved Mark 16.16 Q. What doth our baptism bind us to A. We are baptized into Christ's death Rom. 6.4 that the body of sin may be destroyed that henceforth we should not serve sin v. 6. but Crucifie the Flesh with the affections and Lusts Gal. 5.24 and mortifie the deeds of the Body Rom. 8.13 Col. 3.5 Q. What else doth our Baptism teach and bind us to A. That we should walk in newness of Life Rom. 6.4 yielding our selves unto God as those that are alive from the dead and our Members as Instruments of Righteousness unto God v. 13. Q. Seeing you are Baptized into the body of Christ by the Spirit of Christ what is your duty A. We are engaged to keep the Unity of the Spirit in the bond of Peace Eph. 4.3 and not to grieve the Holy Spirit of God whereby we are sealed unto the day of Redemption Eph. 4.30 Q. Seeing you are baptized in the Name of the Father Son and Holy Ghost what is your duty A. It is our duty earnestly to contend for the Faith which was once delivered unto the Saints Iude 3. holding fast the form of sound words 2 Tim. 1.13 and obeying from the Heart that form of Doctrine which was delivered us Rom. 6.17 Q. Seeing you that are baptized are by the Name of Christ called Christians what learn you thence A. Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from Iniquity 2 Tim. 2.19 that the name of God and his Doctrine be not blasphemed 1 Tim. 6.1 but that the name of the Lord Jesus may be glorified in us 2 Thes. 1.12 Q. What Spiritual Food hath Christ provided for those that are New-Born A. As new-born Babes we must desire the sincere Milk of the Word that we may grow thereby 1 Pet. 2.2 Q. What other Food hath Christ provided for those of riper growth A. Christ giveth us Meat which indureth to everlasting Life Iohn 6.27 even the Bread of God which giveth Life unto the Worlâ— v. 33. Q. What is this Bread of Life A. Christ is that Bread of Life Iohn 6.48 even his Flesh which he gave for the Life of the World v. 51. Q. Is it necessary that we eat the Flesh of Christ A. Except we eat the Flesh of the Son oâ— Man and drink his Blood we have no Life in us Iohn 6.53 Q. How can we eat the Flesh and drink the Blood of Christ A. We eat and drink Christ by coming to him and believing on him Iohn 6.35.40.47.64 Q. What benefit have we by eating and drinking Christ A. Whoâ—o eateth Christ's Flesh and drinketh his Blood hath Eternal Life and he will raise him up at the last day Iohn 6.54 Q. What Sacrament hath Christ ordained for our more solemn feeding on him A. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper 1 Cor. 11.20 the Cup of Blessing and the Bread broken 1 Cor. 10.6 Q. When did Christ institute the Sacrament of his Supper A. The Lord Jesus the same Night that he was betrayed took bread and when he had given thanks he brake it and said take eat this is my Body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me After the same manner also he took the Cup saying this Cup is the New Testament in my Blood this do ye as often as ye drink it in remembrance of me 1 Cor. 11.23 24 25. Mat. 26.26 c. Q. What do the Bread and the Wine signifie A. The Body and Blood of Christ 1 Cor. 11.24 25. Q. What do the Bread broken and Wine poured out signifies A. The â—read broken signifies that the Body of Christ was given Luke 22. â—9 and broken 1 Cor. 11.24 wounded and bruised for us Isa.