all that thou hast And in the New Testament all special good as 2 Thes. 3.16 Now the Lord of peace give you peace always Q. 2. VVhat are the kinds of special Peace A. There is a twofold special peace One without us by reconciliation Rom. 5.1 Therefore being justified by faith we have peace with God And peace within us by way of consolation Col. 3.15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts Q. 3. VVhat did our peace cost Christ A. It cost him bloody Stripes and Sufferings Isa. 53.5 The chastisement of our peace was upon him and by his stripes we are healed Q. 4. Can none have true peace but such as are in him A. No others may have false Peace Luke 11.21 VVhen a strong man armed keepeth his palace his goods are in peace But Believers only have true peace Rom. 5.1 Therefore being justified by faith we have peace with God through our Lord Iesus Christ. Q. 5. Have all Believers peace in their consciences at alâ— times A. No they are always in a state of peace but have not always the sense of peace Isa. 50.10 VVho is among you that feareth the Lord and obeyeth the voice of his servant that walketh in darkness and hath no light let hâ—m trust in the name of the Lord and stay upon his God Q. 6. What is that which hinders the sense of peace in Believers A. Their Sins against the Lord and grieving of his Spirit Isa. 59.2 But your iniquities have separated between you and your God and your sins have hid his face from you that he will not hear Q. 7. What maintains the state of peace when the sense of peace is lost A. Christ's continual and potent Intercession with the Fâ—ther for us 1 Iohn 2.12 My little children these things write I unto you that ye sin not and if any man sin we have an advocate with the father Iesus Christ the righteous Q. 8. What is the best way to maintain our peace with God A. Strict walking by Gospel-Rules Gal. 6.16 And as many as walk according to this rule peace be on them Q. 9. Doth this Peace come and go with outward Peace A. No we may enjoy this when no peace is to be had in the World Iohn 16.33 These things I have spoken unto you that in me ye might have peace in the world ye shall have tribulation but be of good chear I have overcome the world Q. 10. What is the first Instruction from hence A. That the wicked are in a sad case at all times but especially in evil times Isa. 57.20 21. But the wicked are like the troubled Sea when it cannot rest whose waters cast up â—nire and dirt There is no peace saith my God to the wicked Q. 11. What is the second Instruction from hence A. That the chief Care of a Christian should be to keep his peace with God Ier. 17.17 Be not a terror to me Thou art my hope in the day of evil Q. 12. What is the last Instruction A. Let the Saints long to be in Heaven the State of full and perfect Peace Isa. 57.2 He shall enter into peace they shall rest in their beds each one walking in his uprightness Of Ioy in the Holy Ghost Quest 1. HOW many sorts of Ioy are there among men A. There is a Sensitive Joy Acts 14.17 Nevertheless he left not himself without witness in that he did good and gave us rain from Heaven and fruitful Seasons filling our hearts with food and gladness A sinful Joy Prov. 15.21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom And a spiritual Joy Rom. 5.11 And not only so but we also joy in God though our Lord Iesus Christ. Q. 2. Why is spiritual Ioy called Ioy in the Holy Ghost A. Because the Holy Ghost is the Author of it Gal. 5.22 But the fruit of the spirit is love joy peace c. Q. 3. What is the First thing begets joy in the Saints A. The First thing they joy in is their Justification before God Isa. 61.10 I will greatly rejoyce in the Lord my soul shall be joyful in my God for he hath cloathed me with the garments of salvation he hath covered me with the robes of righteousness Q. 4. What is the Second thing that breeds this Ioy A. Hopes of Glory breeds Joy in the Saints Rom. 5.2 And rejoyce in hopes of the glory of God Q. 5. What is the instrument by which the spirit conveys this Ioy A. Faith is the instrument of it Phil. 1.25 And baving this confidence I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith Q. 6. What is the first Property of this Ioy A. 'T is Joy unspeakable and full of Glory 1 Pet. 1. 8. Believing ye rejoyce with joy unspeakable and full of glory Q. 7. What is the second Property of it A. That it is not in the power of men to deprive the Saints of it Iohn 16.22 And your joy no man taketh from you Q. 8. What is the third Property of it A. It makes the Soul free and chearful in the ways of Obedience Psal. 119.32 I will run the ways of thy commandments when thou shalt enlarge my heart Q. 9. What is most destructive to a Christian's Ioy A. Sin especially sin against light Psal. 51.8 Make me to hear joy and gladness that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoyce Q. 10. What should be the main Care of a Christian in this World A. To maintain his joy in God to the last Acts 20.24 But none of these things move me neither count I my life dear unto my self so that I might finish my course with joy Q. 11. Have not Hypocrites their joys as well as real Christians A. Yes but the Joy of the Hypocrite is not grounded upon Scripture-warrant and will vanish away and will come to nothing at last Iohn 5.35 He was a burning and a shining light and ye were willing for a season to rejoyce in his light Q. 12. Whas is the first Inference from hence A. Let all that expect joy in the Holy Ghost see that they preserve purity of Conscience and Conversation 2 Cor. 1.12 Grace be to you and peace from God our Father and from the Lord Iesus Christ. Q. 13. What is the last Inference A. That Religion is no melancholy thing but the fountain of all Joy and Pleasure Prov. 3.17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths are peace Of the Increase of Grace Quest. 1. DOTH all true Grace increase and grow A. Yes it doth like the Morning light Prov. 4.18 The path of the just is as the shining light that shineth more and more unto the perfect day And for that end God hath appointed Ministers and Ordinances Eph. 4.11 12. And he gave some Apostles and some Prophets and some Evangelists and some Pastors aud Teachers for the perfecting of the Saints for the work of the Ministry for the edifying of
Author of Sanctification A. God only Iude ver 1. To them that are sanctified by God the Father Q. 3. What is the instrument of it A. The Word of God Iohn 17.17 Sanctify them througâ— thy truth thy word is truth Q. 4 What part of man is sanctified A. Every part both of the Soul and Body 1 Thes. 5.23 And the very God of peace sanctâ—â—y you wâ—olly and I pray God your whole spirit soul and body be prâ—served blameless unto the coming of our Lord Iesus Christ Q. 5. Is Sanctification perfected at once A. No but by degrees 2 Pet. 3.18 But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Iesus Christ. Q. 6. VVhen will it be made perfect A. When we come to Heaven and not before 1 Cor. 13.10 11. But when that which is perfect is come then that which is in part shall be done away Q. 7. What are the signs of true Sanctification A. When it runs into all parts of our Conversation 1 Pet. 1.15 But as he which hath called you is holy so be ye holy in all manner of conversation Secondly And continues to the end Rev. 22.11 Let him that is holy be holy still Q. 8. What is the inseparable companion of Sanctification A. Righteousness towards men Luke 1.74 75. That he would grant unto us that we being delivered out of the hands of our enemies might serve him without fear in holiness and righteousness before him all the days of our life Q. 9. What is opposite to Sanctification A. All filthiness of Flesh and Spirit 2 Cor. 7.1 Having therefore these promises dearly beloved let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit Q. 10. What is the priviledge of the sanctified A. They are all elected and shall be glorified 1 Pet. 1. 2 4 Elect according to the fore-knowledge of God the father through sanctification of the spirit to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that fadeth not away reserved in heaven for you Q. 11. What is the case of them who live and die unsanctified A. They shall never see God Heb. 12.14 Follow peace with all men and boliness without which no man shall see the Lord. Q. 12. What differenceth true from pretended Sanctification A. True Sanctification purgeth the heart from the love of sin Rom. 7.15 For that which I do I allow not And the life from the dominion of sin â—om â—â— 19. As ye have yielded your members servants to 〈◊〉 and to iniquity unto iniquity even so now yield youâ— members servants to righteousness unto holiness Q. 13. May great sinners be sanctâ—fied A. Yes the Spirit of God can sanctify the vilest heart 1 Cor. 6.11 And such were some of you but ye are washed but ye are sanctified Of Assurance the fruit of Iustification Quest. 36. WHAT are the benefits which in this life do either accompany or â—low from Iustification Adoption and Sanctification A. The benefits which in this life do either accompany or flow from Iustification Adoption and Sanctification are assurance of God's love peace of Conscience joy in the Holy Ghost increase of Grace and perseverance therein to the end Q. 1. Is Assurance possible to be attained in this Life A. Yes for fome have had it Cant. 6.3 I am my beloveds and my beloved is mine And all Christians are commanded to strive for it 2 Pet. 1.10 Wherefore the rather â—rethren give diligence to make your calling and election sure Q. 2. How many sorts of assurance are there A. There is an objective Assurance 2 Tim. 2.19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure having this seal The Lord knoweth them that are his And a subjective or personal Assurance Gal. 2.20 Who loved me and gave himself for me Q. 3. Is personal Assurance perfect in this Life A. No it admits of doubts and fears which interrupts it and it is not always at one height 1 Cor. 13.10 When that which is psrfect is come then that which is in part shall be done away Q. 4. On what Testimony is personal Assurance built A. Upon the Testimony of God's Spirit witnessing with ours Rom. â— 16 The spirit it self beareth witness with our spirit that we are the children of God Q. 5. Doth the Spirit make use of signs in us to 〈◊〉 us A. Yes Ordinarily he doth 1 Iohn 3.14 We know thâ—â— we are passed from death to life because we love the brethren Aâ— ver 24. Hereby we know that he abideth in us by the spirit whicâ— he hath given us Q. 6. How is true assurance discerned from presumption A. True assurance humbles the Soul Gal. 2.20 I 〈◊〉 crucified with Christ nevertheless I live yet not I but Chriâ—â— liveth in me And makes the Soul afraid of Sin 2 Cor. 7.1 Having therefore these promises dearly beloved let us cleanse 〈◊〉 selves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit perfecting holiness iâ— the fear of God Q. 7. What is the usual season of Assurance A. The time of greatest sufferings for Christ. 1 Pet. 4.14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ happy 〈◊〉 ye for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you Q. 8. Is personal Assurance absolutely necessary to Salvation A. No a man may be saved and in Christ without it Isa. 50.10 Who is among you that feareth the Lord that obeyeth the voice of his servant that walketh in darkness and hath no light Let him trust in the name of the Lord and stay upâ—â— his God Q. 9. What is the fruit of Assurance A. Joy unspeakable amidst outward Troubles Rom. 5.11 And not only so but we also joy in God through our Lord Iesus Christ by whom we have now received the atonement Q. 10. What sins usually eclipse our Assurance A. Negligence in duty starves it 2 Pet. 1.10 Give diligence to make your calling and election sure For if ye do these things ye shall never fall And sinning against light stabs it Psal. 51.8 Make me to hear joy and gladness that the bonâ— which thou hast broken may rejoyce Q. 11. What is the first Inference from this Doctrine A. That no unregenerate Person can have any Assurance for it is the fruit of Justification Adoption and Sanctification Q. 12. What is the second inference A. That all the Joys of Heaven are not to come buâ— â—ome communicated in this life 1 Pet. 1.8 Whom having not seen ye love in whom though now ye see him not yet believing ye rejoyce with joy unspeakable and full of glory Q. 13. What is the third inference A. That assured Believers need to be circumspect persons that they grieve not the Spirit Eph. 4.30 And grieve not the holy spirit of God whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption Of Peace of Conscience Quest. 1. WHat doth the word Peace signify in Scripture A. In the Language of the Old Testament it signifies all temporal good 1 Sam. 25.6 Peace be both to thee and peace be to thine house and peace be unto
profession of our faith without wavering for he is faithful that hath promised Heb. 6.18 That by two immutable things in which it was impossibâ—e for God to lye we might have a strong consolation who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us Q. 5. What encourages the Faith of the Saints A. The manifold sweet and sensible experiences of others Psal. 74.14 Thou brakest the heads of Leviathan in pieces and gavest him to be meat for the people inhabiting the wilderness And especially their own experiences Joshua 23.14 Ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the Lord your God spake concerning you all are come to pass unto you and not one thing hath failed thereof Q. 6. What 's the first sign of a weak Faith A. Staggerings in our assent to Divine Truths argue the weakness of Faith Rom. 4.20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief but was strong in faith c. Q. 7. What 's the second sign of weak Faith A. Inability to trust God in time of danger evidenced by sinful haste to avoid it Isa. 28.16 He that believeth shall not make haste Q. 8. What 's the third sign of a weak Faith A. When we cannot live purely by Faith except we have some sensible encouragement John 20.25 Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails and put my finger into the print of the nails and thrust my hand into his side I will not believe Q. 9. What 's the fourth sign of a weak Faith A. When a new temptation makes us easily let go our former confidence Luke 24.21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel and besides all this to day is the third day since these things were done Q. 10. What 's the fifth sign of a weak Faith A. The prevalence of carnal fears in times of trouble argues weak Faith Matth. 8.26 And he faith unto them why are ye fearful O ye of little faith c. Q. 11. What 's the sixth sign of a weak Faith A. Too much carefulness and anxiety about the things of this Life Matth. 6.30 Wherefore if God so clothe the grass of the field which to day is and to morrow is cast into the oven shall he not much more cloath you O ye of little faith Q. 12. What 's the first benefit of a strong Faith A. A strong Faith gives much Glory to God Rom. 4.19 20. And being not weak in faith he considered not his own body now dead when he was about an hundred years old neither yet the deadness of Sarahs womb He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief but was strong in faith giving glory to God Q. 13. What 's the second benefit of a strong Faith A. It gives the Soul the ravishing foresight and foretasts of Heaven upon Earth 1 Pet. 1.8 Whom having not seen ye love in whom though now ye see him not yet believing ye rejoyce with joy unspeakable and full of glory Q. 14. What 's the last office Faith doth for a Believer in this World A. It supports and encourages him at Death by the Promises when all other Comforts fail Heb. 11.13 These all dyed in faith not having received the promises but having seen them aâ—ar off and were perswaded of them and embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth Of Saving Repentance Quest. 87. WHat is Repentance unto Life A. Repentance unto Life is a saving Grace whereby a Sinner out of a true sense of his sin and apprehension of the Mercy of God in Christ doth with grief and hatred of his sin turn from it unto God with full purpose of and endeavour after new obedience Q. 1. Who is the Author of saving Repentance A. The Spirit of God is the Author of it the Heart by Nature is so hard that none but the Spirit can break it Ezek. 36.26 27. A new heart also will I give and a new spirit will I put within you and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh and I will give you an heart of flesh And I will put my spirit within you c. Q. 2. In what act doth all true Repentance begin A. It begins in a true sight and sense of sin and the danger and misery we are in by sin Acts 2.37 Now when they heard this they were pricked in their hearts c. Q. 3. Why doth God work such a sense of sin and misery A. He doth it to make Christ desirable in the sinners eyes that he may fly to him Matth. 9.12 13. But when Jesus heard that he said unto them they that â—e whole need not a Physitian â—ut they that are sick But go ye and learn what that meaneth I will have mercy and not sacrifice for I am not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance Q. 4. Is the â—ight of sin sufficient to Repentance A. No there must be apprehension of Mercy and forgiveness with God or else no man can sincerely repent Rom. 2.4 Not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance And this Mercy must be discerned in and through Christ Zech. 12.10 And they shall look upon me whom they have pierced and they shall mourn for him as one mourneth for his only son and shall be in bitterness for him as one that is in bitterness for his first-born Q. 5. Wherein doth Repentance chiefly consist A. It consists in real inward sorrow for sin as committed against God Psal. 51.3 4. For I acknowledge my transgressions and my sin is ever before me Against thee thee only have I sinned and done this evil in thy sight c. A loathing of our selves for it Ezek. 36.31 And shall loath your selves in your own sight for your iniquities and for your abominations And of our best Duties as sinful and insufficient things Isa. 64.5 6. We are all as an unclean thing and all our righteousness are as filthy rags c. Q. 6. Wherein else doth it consist A. In turning from sin as well as grieving for it Isa. 55.7 Let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts c. Prov. 28.13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy Q. 7. Is turning from sin sufficient A. No that is but the negative part of Religion there must be also a sincere turning to God Psal. 119.59 I thought â—n my wayes and turned my feet unto thy testimonies Acts 11.23 And exhorted them all that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord. Q. 8. Is all sorrow for sin saving A. No there is a Repentance that doth no good Matth. 27.3 Then Iudas which had betrayed him when he saw that he was condemned repented himself c. And a Repentance unto Life Acts 11.18 Then hath God also to the
An Essential property of his Nature whereby he can do all things that he pleases to have done Ier. 32.17 Ah Lord God behold thou hast made the Heavens and the Earth by thy great power and stretched-out arm and there is nothing too hard for thee Q. 2. What evidences have we before our eyes of the Almighty Power of God A. It appears in the Creation of the World Rom. 1.20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen being understood by the things that are made even his eternal Power and Godhead And its Sustentation Heb. 1.3 VVho upholdeth all things by the word of his power Q. 3. Did God's power ever act its utmost A. No he can do more than ever he did or ever will do Mat. 3.9 God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham Mat. 26.53 Q. 4. Are there not some things which God cannot do A. Yes there are but they are such things as are inconsistent with his truth and holiness Tit. 1.2 which God that cannot lye 2 Tim. 2.13 He cannot deny himself Q. 5. What is the first thing inferred from God's power A. That all the creatures necessarily depend on him for what ability they have and without the permission of the supreme Power they can do us no hurt Ioh. 19.11 Thou couldest have no power against me except it were given thee from above Q 6. What is the second Inference from hence A. That the difficulties which lie in the way of the promises need be no stumbling-blocks to our Faith Rom. 4.20 21. He staggered not at the promises through unbelief being fully persuaded that what he had promised he was able also to perform Q. 7. What is the third Inference from this Attribute A. The Saints need not be scared at the greatness of their sufferings their God can carry them through Dan. 3.17 Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace Q 8. What is the Fourth Inference A. That the salvation of God's people is certain whatever their dangers be Being kept by this mighty power 1 Pet. 1.5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith to salvation Q. 9. What is the last Inference hence A. That the state of the damned is unconceiveably miserable Their punishment proceeding from the glory of the Almighty 2 Thes. 1.9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and the glory of his power Of God's Holiness Quest. 1 HOW manifold is the Holiness of God The Holiness of God is twofold Communicable or incommunicable â—f his communicable holiness the Apostle speaks Heb. 12.10 But he for our profit that we might be partakers of his holiness Of his incommunicable holiness that Scripture speaks 1 Sam. 2.2 There is none holy as the Lord. Q. 2. What 〈◊〉 the essential and incommunicable Holiness of God A. It is the Infinite purity of his Nature whereby he delights in his own holiness and the resemblance of it in his creatures and hates all impurity Hab. 1.13 Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil and canst not look on iniquity Q. 3. What is the first property of God's Holiness A. He is essentially holy Holiness is not a separable quality in God as it is in Angels and Men but his Being and his Holiness are one thing Q. 4. What is the second property of God's Holiness A. God is essentially Holy the author and fountain of all communicated Holiness Lev. 20.8 I am the Lord which sanctifieth you Q. 5. What is ehe third property A. That the Holiness of God is the perfect rule and pattern of holiness to all creatures 1 Pet. 1.16 Be ye holy for I am holy Q. 6. What is the first Instruction A. That the holiest of men have cause to be ashamed and humbled when they come before God Isa. 6.3 5. And one cried unto another saying Holy holy holy is the Lord of Host the whole earth is full of his glory Then said I VVoe is me for I am undone because I am a man of unclean lips c. Q. 7. What is the second Instruction from God's Holiness A. That there is no coming near to God without a Mediator for our God is a consuming fire Q. 8. What is the third Instruction from God's Holiness A. That Holiness is indispensibly necessary to all those which shall dwell with him in Heaven Heb. 12.14 And holiness without which no man shall see the Lord. Q. 9. What is the fourth Instruction from hence A. That the Gospel is of inestimable value as it is the instrument of conveighing the Holiness of God to us 2 Cor. 3.18 But we all with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord are changed into the same image from glory to glory even as by the spirit of the Lord. Joh. 17.17 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth Q. 10. What is the last Instruction from God's Holiness A. That all the despisers and scoffers of Holiness are despisers of God for Holiness is the very nature of God and in the creature it is his represented Image Of God's Iustice. Quest. 1. WHat is the Iustice of God A. The Justice of God is the perfect rectitude and equity of his Nature whereby he is just in himself and in all his ways towards the Creatures Deut. 32.4 He is the rock his work is perfect for all his ways are judgment a God of truth and without iniquity just and right is he Q. 2. What is the first Property of God's Iustice A. That it infinitely excels all humane Justice in the perfection of it No creature can compare in Justice with God Iob 9.2 How shall man be just with God Q. 3. What is the second property of God's Iustice A. That he is universally righteous in all his administrations in the world Psal. 145.17 The Lord is righteous in all his ways and holy in all his works Q. 4. What was the greatest demonstration of the Iustice of God that ever was given to the world A. The greatest evidence that ever was given of the Justice of God was in his exacting full satisfaction for our sins upon Christ. Rom. 3.25 26. Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past through the forbearance of God To declare I say at this time his righteousness that he might be just and the justifier of him which believeth in Iesus Rom. 8.32 He spared uot his own Son but delivered him up for us all Q. 5. What is the Secoâ—d Discovery of God's Iustice A. The Second Discovery of the Justice of God is in the eternal punishment of Sin in Hell upon all that do not repent and come to Christ by Faith in this World Rom. 2.5 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasureth up unto thy self wrath against the day of wrath and revelation