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
David's and from the particular Text declaring the Powerfulness of God's Word and the Comfort we have in our Saviour P. What Account is given of his Priestly Office D. In General That he was not a Priest after the Order of Aaron but of Melchizedek P. How is this Melchizedek described D. By his being King of Salem and Priest of the most High God where Christ's Kingly Office is suggested as also by his Relation in point of Time without Father without Mother c. and that He was the person to whom Abraham gave Tithes P. What is the particular Argument which the Apostle draws from this D. That Perfection could not come by the Levitical Priesthood 1. Because then there had been no need of another Priest after the Order of Melchizedek which he confirms by our Saviour's being of another Tribe viz. of Judah 2. Because those Priests died but He according to the Oath of God endureth for ever 3. Because those Priests were Many he was but One. 4. Because they were Imperfect he was Perfect P. What Inference is drawn from hence D. A Conviction to the Jews Chap. 8 That the Levitical Priesthood was abrogated and the First Covenant come to an end which is proved by an Instance in several Rites and Ceremonies of the Law which could signifie nothing of themselves but as Types were made good in Christ P. In what things doth the Apostle especially instance D. In the Priest's accomplishing the Service of God by entring into the Holy Place with Blood Chap. 9 which Christ after his Bloody Sacrifice had compleated entring then into Heaven the Holy Place made without Hands and in their daily offering Sacrifices for themselves and the People which he did at once when he made himself a Sacrifice for Sin P. What doth he then take occasion to shew D. The Weakness of the Law Chap. 10 and all its Services in respect of those which are ordained under the Gospel with the necessity of Obedience to Christ as being above Moses by the dreadful Punishments inflicted upon those who would not comply with Moses his Institution P. What is the Result of all he had delivered D. The real need and excellency of Faith encouraging all men unto it P. How doth he prosecute that Subject D. By a Description of Faith Chap. 11 as The Substance of things hoped for the Evidence of things not seen the great Commendation it procured those who exercised it and how necessary it was for the pleasing God P. What Persons doth he name eminent for Faith D. Abel Enoch Noah Abraham Jacob Joseph Moses Rahab Gideon Barak Jephthah Samson David Samuel and the Prophets P. What did they do by their Faith D. They did wonderful things and endured great Sufferings P. What doth the rest of the Epistle contain D. Some especial Duties to be performed by all who profess themselves Christians P. What Duties doth he mention D. 1. Chap. 12 The following the Pattern of those Worthies in suffering considering above all the Example of Christ Jesus and then that this suffering is designed for the Portion of God's Children 2. The following Peace and Holiness 3. The not failing of the Grace of God P. What other Duties D. 1. Chap. 13 The Continuance of Brotherly Love 2. Hospitality 3. The Sympathizing with our Brethren in Affliction 4. Contentedness in their Condition 5. Obedience to their Spiritual Guides and Rulers 6. Offering up the Sacrifice of Praise And lastly Not omitting charitably to dispense towards the Necessities of their Christian Brethren P. How doth this Epistle conclude D. With an Hearty Prayer that God through Christ would make them perfect in every good Work to do his Will The End of the Epistle to the HEBREWS S. JAMES P. WHat are the Principal Parts of this Epistle D. The Apostle beginning with an Exhortation to Patience under Crosses Chap. 1 and an Application to God for Spiritual Wisdom where it is wanting proceeds to clear God's Innocency from them who would make him the Author of Sin by declaring that the Prevalency of Temptations is from our selves P. What Duties doth he urge D. Carefnlness to Practise the Word of God delivered unto them by the unprofitableness of meer hearing without doing comparing it to a man's beholding himself in a Glass and presently forgetting his own Face P. What is the Second Duty D. A not respecting Rich men more than the Poor Chap. 2 and proving the Law to command an Obedience to it in its full extent P. What Doctrine doth he then insist upon D. The unprofitableness of a pretended Faith without Works cleared by the Instances in Abraham and Rahab P. What else doth he instruct us in D. Several things in the Three following Chapters P. What Particulars in the Third Chapter D. The Vanity of arrogant reproving others Chap. 3 shewing the guilty excesses of the Tongue and the peaceableness of a true heavenly Wisdom P. What in the Fourth Chapter D. The Danger of loving the World and of Envy and Pride the necessity of Submission to God Repentance and Humiliation the evil of Backbiting and promising our selves long Life P. What in the Fifth Chapter D. The Danger of Covetousness Chap. 5 Grudging against one another the Good of Patience under Afflictions by the Example of Job a charge to forbear all Prophane Swearing a Direction for Sick Persons to have the PRAYERS OF THE CHVRCH and make a Mutual Confession of their Sins and the great Charity of Reducing a Straying Brother from his Errors The End of the Epistle of S. JAMES I. S. PETER P. VVHat are the Contents of this Epistle D. S. Peter after a Salutation to the Converted Jews Chap. 1 and acknowledging Gods mercy in providing them an Eternal Inheritance in Heaven Propounds the Excellency of the GOSPEL MYSTERIES and thence takes occasion to press several Duties upon them P. What are these Duties D. Some Personal some Relative intermingled with one another P. What are the Personal Duties D. 1. Chap. 2 The laying aside all things of Malice and whatsoever is a Breach of Charity 2. The Abstaining from Fleshly Lusts with the leading an Honest Life towards the Gentiles for Gods Glory 3. The Submission to Authority P. What follow after these D. Relative Duties between Servants and Masters between Husbands and Wives P. How doth the Epistle return to the former Sort D. By teaching the Duties of Vnity and Patience under Sufferings from the Example of Christ suffering for Sinners the avoiding a prophane Conversation Chap. 4 whatsoever Offence our care to do so gives to the World and the maintaining Hospitality P. What particular Advice is given as to the Preaching of the word D. That they should diligently feed the flock of God Chap. 5 Promising them an Incorruptible Crown of Glory for their reward P. What other Dutie is urged as Relative D. The Respective carriage of Youngers towards their Elders P. What more in General D. Humility Confidence in God for his care 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
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