themselves in Gravity and Sobriety P. Doth not the Apostle give Timothy some particular Caution D. He cautions Timothy concerning the sins of the latter Times Chap. 4 when Lies would be spoken Marriage and Meats forbidden of which he shews the great crime and exhorts him unto the example of true Godliness diligent Study and taking heed both to Himself and his Doctrine P. Having shewed his Duty as a Preacher how is he taught to behave himself as a Ruler in the Church D. By certain Rules As 1. Chap. 5 Not to reprove an Elder but with great meekness 2. To take care of Widows for their Maintenance if old if young for fear of further Inconveniences appointing them to Marry shewing at what Age they should be taken into the Churches Provision 3. To provide for the support of those Elders who were diligent in their Work for the Churches Good And 4. The not Laying Hands suddenly on any man nor being Partaker of the Sins of others P. What further Directions doth he give D. He teacheth Servants to be obedient to their Masters shews the Danger of immoderately loving the World exhorts Timothy to fight the good fight of Faith to the careful keeping his Commands charging him also to teach Rich men Charity towards the Poor for their own eternal Good and so ends with Advice that he should not concern himself with Nice and Foolish Questions The End of the First Epistle to TIMOTHY II TIMOTHY P. VVHat doth this Second Epistle to TIMOTHY contain D. The Apostle begins it with a Commendation of the excellent Faith in Timothy's Mother and Grandmother exhorting him to stir up the Gift of God which was given him Chap. 2 to bear up under Persecution and to continue in the True Doctrine as a good Souldier of Jesus Christ P. But besides this as a Christian what is he exhorted to as a Preacher D. To Preach well and not to give way to erroneous Opinions such as those of Hymeneus and Philetus concerning the Resurrection as if already past to flee youthful Lusts and exercise the Graces of Meekness and Gentleness P. What Account doth the Apostle give concerning the latter days D. He gives an account of several sins which should then be rife particularly a Pretence of Religion where there is nothing of it in reality P. How is Timothy encouraged to avoid this and other Inconveniences D. By Three Arguments P. What is the First D. S. Paul's Example in the enduring of Afflictions P. What is the Second D. The increase of those wicked men in their Proceedings which should work upon him to continue in the good Doctrine he had learned P. What is the Third D. The Divine Inspiration of the Scriptures designed to render him and every man of God accomplished for all Good Works P. Are there no other Directions given him as a Preacher D. Yes Chap. 4 A Charge as in the presence of God Christ and his Holy Angels to be industrious in Preaching the Gospel P. What Arguments are used to enforce this D. The arising of False Teachers in the Church to whom several persons having itching Ears would be enclined and the drawing near of this Apostle's own Martyrdom upon which he expected a Crown of Righteousness P. What else doth this Epistle contain D. Some things particularly relating to the Apostles own Concern but especially an account of his first deliverance from Nero whereupon he grounded an expectancy of God's delivering him from every evil way and work The End of the Second to TIMOTHY TITUS P. WHat is the Substance of this Epistle D. S. Paul having left Titus to order the affairs of the Church in Crete Chap. 1 gives him the Character of a good Bishop and recommends several things to his Care and Practice P. What is the general Direction D. To speak the things which become Sound Doctrine Chap. 2 P. What are the Particulars D. To teach the Duties of Sobriety Temperance and Soundness of Faith in old men a sober behaviour in Aged Women Obedience in the Younger Women to their Husbands and Care of their Families Discretion in the Younger men Justice in Servants towards their Masters P. What Argument is used for these Duties D. The Grace of God appearing which teacheth us to deny all Wickedness and to live in Holiness Righteousness and Sobriety P. What else doth the Apostle command D. Obedience to Authority Chap. 3 the avoiding in Titus himself foolish Disputes and that he should warn the Christians to Carefulness in good Works The End of the Epist to TITUS PHILEMON P. WHat is the Substance of this Epistle D. S. Paul's Joy to hear of Philemon's good Life whom he desires to encourage Onesiphorus in his Conversion and receive him with all kindness notwithstanding his former faults being willing to repay all things wherein Onesiphorus might have done Philemon injury The End of PHILEMON HEBREWS P. WHy is this called the Epistle to the HEBREWS D. Because it was written to the Jews so called from Heber one of Abraham's Progenitors P. Who was the Author of this Epistle D. Several persons are named but it is generally believed to be S. Paul P. Is there no Difference between this and the rest of his Epistles D. Yes not only in the Matter but in the Form too P. What is the Difference in point of Form D. The omitting that constant Salutation the Beginning with his Name which is used in all the others P. May not this be the reason why it is supposed not to be his D. Most probably it may from a Passage of his own The Salutation of me Paul with mine own Hand 2 Thes 3.17 which is the Token in every Epistle So I write P. Why was that Salutation omitted in this rather than in any other Epistle D. Because the Jews having a grand Prejudice against S. Paul upon the account of his forsaking their Religion might by seeing his Name in the Front give less entertainment to the Doctrines delivered by him P. What is the Subject-Matter of the Epistle D. A Declaration of Christ in his Person and Offices Chap. 1 and thereby proving him to be the true Messias P. Wherewith doth it begin D. With his Person Chap. 1 Asserting plainly his Divinity and his Humanity shewing also the necessity of his being Man for the Good of Mankind P. What follows next D. An Account of his Offices Prophetical Priestly and Kingly P. What Account is there of his Prophetical Office D. He is compared with and preferred before MOSES the Great Prophet of the Jews Moses being but a Servant Christ a Son P. What Duties are hereupon urged D. The great Duty of Faith which the Israelites wanting were not suffered to enter into God's Rest i. e. the Land of Canaan P. What other use doth the Apostle make of this D. Transferring his Argument from the Earthly to the Eternal Rest in Heaven he engageth the Hebrews to Carefulness lest they should fall short of it by quoting a Passage of
Afflictions Chap. 1 by the Comforts usually administred to Christians under their Sufferings propounding his own Experience and avowing his sincerity in Preaching among them P. What other Subjects doth he treat of D. The forgiving the Incestuous person Chap. 2 mentioned in the former Epistle Chap. 3 the excellency of the Gospel above the Law as being much more clear and plain Chap. 4 the eternal advantage which comes by Preaching the Gospel Chap. 5 the Hope of everlasting Glory after Judgment which should be a Spur to the Service of God the Dignity of Preachers in being God's Ambassadors Chap. 6 and Helpers with him in the Salvation of Souls P. What particular Directions doth he give in point of Duty D. He disswades from Marriage with Infidels which he calls being unequally yoked perswades to Purity and Holiness Chap. 7 upon a consideration of God's Promises Chap. 8 excites to Charity by the example of the Macedonians and the Advantage which would follow it Chap. 10 arming them against being deluded by the Pride of false Teachers P. What way doth he take to prove himself above those false Teachers D. By the Sufferings which he endured for the Gospel's sake whereof he gives a particular account and the Revelations he had Chap. 11 P. What happened upon those Revelations to keep him humble D. A very great Temptation called a Thorn in the Flesh Chap. 12 and a messenger of Satan to buffet him which upon his Prayer he was assisted against P. How doth this Epistle conclude D. With threatning to be severe against incorrigible offenders Chap. 13 he encourageth them to try the Truth of their Faith prays for the increase of their Strength and Love and so pronounceth a Blessing upon them The End of the Second to the CORINTHIANS GALATIANS P. VVHat is the Substance of this Epistle D. The Apostle reproves the Galatians for being drawn from the True Doctrine of the Gospel Chap. 1 declares the Miraculousness of his Conversion as a proof whereof he mentions his former enmity to the Gospel and afterwards his opposing S. Chap. 2 Peter for not walking according to the Rules thereof that he might the more oblige the Jews P. But what account gives he of his Apostleship to the World D. This That He and Barnabas were designed to Preach unto the Gentiles as Peter James and John were to the Jews P. What Doctrine doth he particularly insist upon in the Epistle D. The Doctrine of Justification by Faith without the Deeds of the Law Chap. 3 proving it by the Promises made to Abraham and shewing that the Law was but a Schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ P. How else doth he prove it D. By Two Allusions P. What is the First D. A comparing the Estate of Man under the Law Chap. 4 to the Estate of an Heir in his Minority whilst under Tutors and Governors which was at an end when God sent his Son into the World P. What is the Second D. A Comparing the Law which contained the Covenant of Works to Hagar the Bond-woman of whom came Ishmael and the Gospel which contains the Covenant of Grace to Sarah the Free-woman of whom came Isaac the Son of the Promise likening us and all Believers unto him P. What Duties doth he urge D. A maintaining that Liberty which Christ hath bestowed upon us Chap. 5 and a walking in the Spirit P. How must that walking in the Spirit be known D. By not fulfilling the Lusts of the Flesh for the better Discovery whereof he sets down particularly what are the Lusts of the Flesh and what the Fruits of the Spirit P. What other Duties are mentioned D. Tenderness towards an offending Brother Chap. 6 Liberality to the Preachers of the Word Unweariedness in doing good particularly in the exercise of Charity and then he declareth how much he Gloried in suffering for Christ The End of the Epistle to the GALATIANS EPHESIANS P. VVHat is the Beginning of this Epistle to the EPHESIANS Chap. 1 D. The Apostle praiseth God for their Election and Adoption exhorting them to endeavour after a sound knowledge of the Christian Faith P. What way doth he propound to bring them to this Knowledge D. He shews them their condition by Nature as Children of wrath and by Grace Chap. 2 as quickned from the Death of sin in Christ teaching that this Blessing was bestowed to make them full of good Works to which they were the more encouraged by being made Fellow-Citizens with the rest of the Saints of the Heavenly Jerusalem P. What else doth he declare unto them Chap. 3 D. The great and mysterious Calling of the Gentiles whereunto he effectually ministred notwithstanding his Troubles and thereupon extols the great Love of Christ towards Mankind P. What doth the Remainder of the Epistle contain D. Duties of Two sorts Personal and Relative P. What are the Personal Duties D. Peace and Love urged upn the account of Christ's Love Chap. 4 in giving Himself and afterwards a constant Ministry for the edification of his Church a putting off the Old man and putting on the New an abstaining from Lying and Corrupt Communication Chap. 5 with all Anger and Maliciousness Fornication Vncleanness and Covetousness the walking circumspectly and avoiding Drunkenness with Thankfulness to God manifested by singing Psalms P. What are the Relative Duties D. The submission of Wives to their Husbands and the Love of Husbands to their Wives by the example of that mutual carriage between Christ and his Church the Obedience of Children to their Parents Chap. 6 and the Kindness of Parents to their Children the Faithfulness of Servants to their Masters and the Gentleness of Masters to their Servants P. What is the Conclusion of all D. That every man in whatsoever capacity should put upon him the whole Armour of God for his Spiritual Defence to enable him to withstand all his enemies and to stand in the evil day The End of the Epistle to the EPHESIANS PHILIPPIANS P. IN what manner begins this Epistle D. With a Profession of S. Chap. 1 Paul's Love to the Philippians manifested by his constant Prayers for them and a desire that they should not be too much concerned at his Sufferings whereby the Gospel of Christ was advantaged complaining of some among them who Preached Christ out of Strife and Contention P. What doth he declare concerning himself D. A readiness to Glorifie God either by Life or Death which should be most sutable to his infinite Wisdom P. What particular Charge doth he lay upon them respecting his own Condition D. That whatsoever happened unto him they should live according to the Rules of the Gospel without being terrified by their Adversaries because it was their especial Priviledge not only to Believe in Christ but likewise to suffer for him P. What Exhortations doth he give them for the leading of their Lives D. He exhorts them to Humility Chap. 2 after the Example of Christ who took our Nature upon him 2. To an industrious
working out their Salvation from God's readiness to assist them And 3. To a Blameless walking considering themselves to be the Children of God P. What other things are mentioned D. A particular Caution against false Teachers Chap. 3 who would draw them to the observation of the Law shewing his own Priviledges above others in that respect which yet signified nothing to him in comparison of the Righteousness of Christ which he endeavoured after and a proposal of his own Example for them to walk by P. How did he urge this Proposal D. By two Arguments One drawn from the evil Lives of those who were Enemies to the Cross of Christ Another from the Heavenliness of his own Conversation assuredly knowing that Christ from Heaven will appear to make even our very Bodies like unto his Glorious Body P. What Duties are drawn from this Consideration D. Five Chap. 4 1. A Stedfastness in the following him 2. A Constant Rejoycing in God 3. A Christian Moderation 4. An avoiding too much Carefulness for the things of this World employing our selves to God by Prayer 5. To close up all a Following those things which are True Honest Just Pure Lovely and of Good Report P. What particular occasion of Thankfulness doth he take towards them D. Upon the account of the Present they sent to him in his Necessities P. Was this done for his own sake or for theirs D. Not for his own want because he had learned in all conditions to be content but because it testified their Fruitfulness under the Gospel P. What Promise doth he make them hereupon D. That God would supply all their Wants to whom he gives Glory and so concludes the Epistle The End of the Epistle to the PHILIPPIANS COLOSSIANS P. WHat is the Substance of the Epistle to the COLOSSIANS D. It begins with a Prayer for their Establishment in Grace a Description of the True Christ as the Head of the Church and an Encouragement thereupon to receive embrace and continue stedfast in him P. What is the best way propounded to do these things D. By being careful to avoid the Heathen Philosophy and the Legal Ordinances of Meats Drinks Days and other Superstitious Rites P. What Duties doth the Apostle urge upon them D. The Duties of Heavenly-mindedness Mortification avoiding such Sins as Anger Wrath and Malice using themselves to the exercise of Meekness Forbearance and Charity to a Familiar conversing with the Word of Christ Whence he proceeds to the Relative Duties between Husbands and Wives Chap. 4 Parents and Children Masters and Servants giving some Directions for Continuance in Prayer and walking wisety toward the unconverted The End of the Epistle to the COLOSSIANS I THESSALONIANS P. WHat are the Contents of this First Epistle D. An Acknowledgment of the Thessalonians Faith and other Graces with an Exhortation to walk worthy of that Grace which was given them and an Expression of that Love which the Apostle did bear to them P. What Instructions doth he give them D. An endeavour to abound in Love Chap. 3 to do what he commands them Chap. 4 to abstain from Fornication that they should not despise the Gifts of God's Spirit in his Teachers and instructs them to Quietness and minding their own Business without intermedling with others Concerns P. What else D. The not sorrowing immoderately for the Dead in Christ because they were sure of a Resurrection and Eternal Life with God P. What doth he take occasion to discourse of from this Subject D. The Vncertainty of the Day of Judgment giving a Caution of Constant Watchfulness for fear they should be taken upon a Surprizal P. What other Duties follow D. To love their Teachers as deserving it upon the account of their Work warning the unruly comforting the feeble supporting the weak carrying patiently towards all rendring Good for Evil constant rejoycing continual Prayer Thankfulness in all things not quenching the Spirit nor despising Prophesies and a retaining among all things that which is good to which he adds the avoiding of all evil P. How doth this Epistle end D. With a Prayer for their Through-Sanctification a Declaration of God's Faithfulness and a Desire of their Prayers for him The End of the First Epist to the THESSALONIANS II THESSALONIANS P. VVHat is the Beginning of this Epistle D. It begins much like the First with giving Thanks for their Graces and comforting them under their Troubles by a consideration of the sure Reward which they should have hereafter and the certain Punishment of their Adversaries at the Coming of Christ in his Power and Glory P. Doth the Apostle give them no particular Caution D. Yes Chap. 2 For helping their stedfastness in the True Religion he cautions that they should not be be drawn aside by the Instruments of the Man of Sin whom he there describes by his Pride and Irreligion P. Is there no Judgment to fall upon those who should be drawn aside D. Such an one that their not receiving the Truth should expose them to the Embracing Lies for their future Condemnanation P. What Particular Directions doth he give them D. The holding fast those Traditions which he he delivered to them the praying to be delivered from wicked men the avoiding those who walked disorderly upon the account of such as were Busie Bodies among them Chap. 3 and a Perseverance in well-doing P. What else doth this Epistle contain D. A Prayer of Peace for them from the God of Peace The End of the Second to the THESSALONIANS I TIMOTHY P. WHo was Timothy to whom this Epistle was directed D. It was the Timothy whom S. Paul took to be his own Son of whom we read that his Mother was a Jewess Chap. 1 but his Father a Greek P. Whereof doth this Epistle consist D. Of certain Directions given to him for the managing his Office of a Preacher P. What is the first thing wherein he was instructed D. The right use and end of the Law which is good if a man use it lawfully P. What occasion doth the Apostle then take to speak of himself D. To recount his own sins as a Blasphemer Persecutor and Injurious whereby he extols the Great Mercy of God in his Conversion and upon that breaks out into a Thanksgiving to God for his Goodness P. What particular Charges doth he give unto Timothy Chap. 2 D. These following 1. The holding Faith and a good Conscience from the evil example of Hymeneus and Alexander who had reliquished them 2. Prayer for all in Authority as a thing acceptable unto God who desires the Salvation of Mankind 3. The Modesty of Women in their Apparel P. What else was charged upon him D. To know that the Office of a Bishop of Souls by giving his Character was to be in every point unblameable Chap. 3 as also that of a Deacon that they might be sober and grave with ability to Teach both publickly and by good example at home and as they so their Wives to behave
us and a sober vigilant Resisting the Devil P. How doth the Epistle End D. With an Holy Prayer for their being strengthened in Faith with some particular Salutations The End of the First Epistle of S. PETER II. S. PETER P. WHat is the beginning of this Epistle D. An exhortation to labour after the Increase of Grace P. With what Argument is that exhortation backed D. With an assertion of the Truth of the Christian Doctrine it being divinely inspired by the Holy Ghost to the Prophets P. Doth not speaking of the true Prophets give occasion to speak of the false ones D. Yes Chap. 2 the Apostle describes what they were by bringing in Damnable Heresies and several other Characters of them shewing the Danger of the adhering to their pernicious principles P. How doth this Epistle End D. With a Caution to Avoid their Tenets and in order thereunto to grow in Grace Chap. 3 and in the Knowledge of Christ Jesus our Saviour The End of the Second Epistle of S. PETER I. S. JOHN P. WHat are the Contents of S. John's first Epistle D. The Apostles assuring believers of their Fellowship with God the Father and the Son Chap. 1.2 c. and the Exhortation he gives to Brotherly Love throughout the whole Epistle as the Argument of our Conversion the Assurance of the Holy Spirit of God dwelling in us in opposition to the false Spirit of Error Reigning throughout the World The End of the First Epistle of S. JOHN II. S. JOHN P. WHat doth this Epistle Contain D. It being written to an Honourable Lady the Apostle exhorts her and her Children to continue stedfast in the Faith for fear of losing the good Work and the reward for them to all that are sound believers and gives a Caution to avoid all seducers The End of the Second Epistle of S. JOHN III. S. JOHN P. WHat are the Contents of this Third Epistle D. It is directed to Gaius an Holy and Hospitable Man for which Vertues he is Commended Diotrephes blamed for his Ambition in the Church and Demetrius Applauded for his kindness The End of the Third Epistle of S. JOHN S. JUDE P. WHat things doth this Epistle Treat of D. It begins with an Exhortation to continue Stedfast in the Faith argued from the entering in of several who endeavoured to Corrupt it by whose untoward Doctrine a great many were led aside whose wickedness the Apostle there Describes encouraging all the Disciples of Christ not to be moved and so concludes with a Thanksgiving to God for his Grace to all believers The End of the Epistle of S. JUDE REVELATION P. VVHat is the last Book of the New Testament D. The Revelation of S. John the Divine P. Why is it so called D. Because it Reveales what God had shewed by an Angel unto S. John concerning things which should come to pass P. To whom was this Book directed D. To the Seven Churches in Asia P. Where and when was this Revelation made to S. John D. It was made in the Isle of Patmos Chap. 1 whither he was Banished and he had it on the Lords Day P. How was it conveyed unto him D. He heard behind him a great Voice as of a Trumpet P. What did that Voice direct him to do D. To write what he should see in a Book and send it to the seven Churches of Asia viz. Ephesus Smirna Pergamus Thyatira Sardis Philadelphia and Laodicea P. What was the first Vision D. The Vision of Seven Golden Candlesticks in the midst whereof walked One like the Son of Man who had in his Right hand Seven Stars P. What were those Golden Candlesticks and Stars D. The seven Golden Candlesticks Represented the seven Churches and the seven Stars the Angels of those Churches P. With which of these Churches doth S. John begin D. With the Church of Ephesus Chap. 2 P. Of what Nature is the Message sent to that Church D. It contains a Commendation for the sufferings she had endured a Reproof for the Abatement of her Zeal and an Exhortation to Repentance with a Promise of Reward to him that should overcome P. What is the Message to the Church of Smyrna D. That to Smyrna and most of the rest are of the same Nature with the former convincing the People of what was blame-worthy Commending them for what was good Exhorting them to Piety and Vertue P. In which Epistles is there a Difference from the rest D. In those two to Philadelphia Chap. 3 and to Laodicea P. What doth that to Philadelphia contain D. Only a Commendation of her Goodness with promises thereupon P. What doth that to Laodicea contain D. A Reproof of her Luke-warmness with a Threatening upon it and good Counsel to turn unto God by Zeal and Repentance P. What else doth this Book inform us of D. Certain Predictions concerning the State of the Church in this World Chap. 4.5 and in the World to come P. What are these concerning the Church in this World A Discovery of things to happen in the several Ages of the World together with the Conquest of the Churches Enemies but the way of this Discovery is very Abstruse and Mysterious P. What concerns the State of the Church in the World to come D. The full Description of the New Jerusalem Chap. 21 where the Saints shall be for ever happy set forth by some Mysterious Resemblances P. How doth this Book conclude D. With a Confirmation of the Truth of this Prophesy Chap. 22 and the Churches earnest desire of Christs second Coming to Judgment The End of the REVELATION FINIS ERRATA PAg. 15. line 7. read Cities P. 26. l. 18. r. of Religion to P. 41. l. 27. dele about P. 42. l. 13. r. he to be P. 64. Marg. add chap. 9. P. 68. l. ult Marg. add chap. 18. P. 69. l. 7. Marg. add chap. 19. P. 70. l. 17. Marg. add chap. 21. P. 74. l. 10. add chap. 3. l. 26. chap. 4. P. 77. l. 17. r. Parmemas P. 80. l. 15. r. Sau P. 122. l. 1. Marg. add chap. 3. l. 12. chap. 4. l. 21 chap. 5. l. 30. chap. 7. P. 126. l. 5. Marg. add chap. 4