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A89734	A brief and excellent treatise containing the doctrine of godliness, or living unto God. Wherein the body of divinity is substantially proposed, and methodically digested, by way of question and answer. And, wherein sundry difficult points, much controverted in these times, are briefly and solidly determined, by that reverend and learned divine, Mr. John Norton, teacher of the church of God at Ipswich in New-England. Feb. 4. 1647. Imprimatur Joseph Caryl.	Norton, John, 1606-1663.	1648 (1648)	Wing N1315; Thomason E1178_5; ESTC R204872	25,055	63

of Levi as the High Priest the rest Priests Levites Q. What are the kindes of the Church-Officers under the New Testament A. Some are 1. Extraordinary Eph. 4.11 1 Cor. 12.28 2 Tim. 4.5 Rom. 12.7 8. 1 Tim. 5.17 Mat. 28.18 19. Acts 6. 1 Tim. 3.8 5.9 as Apostles immediately called by Christ Evangelists mediately called by the Apostles 2. Ordinary Officers taking care of the Spiritual things of the Church teaching and ruling as Pastors and Teachers or ruling onely as Ruling-Elders 2. Such that take care of the bodily good things of the Church as Deacons and widows Q. What is meant by the exercise of the power of the Church A. The form of the administration thereof Q. In whose hands remains the administration A. In an Organick Church this administration in matters of Government Matth. 18.17 1 Cor. 5.2 4 5 12. 2 Cor. 2.6 Acts 14.23 Acts 6. 2 Cor. 8.19 is in the hands of the Elders onely the power of Judgement in matters of Censure and the power of Liberty in matters of Liberty remains in the hands of the Fraternity In an Inorganick Church all power that is not official i.e. not proper to the Elders remains in the hands of the Fraternity the first subject of Church-power as before Q. What is Communion A. Church-communion is the performance of such services as are due from the Church to God and in him unto other Churches but especially such as the Members of each special Congregation do mutually owe one unto another Q. What is order A. It is the conscientious practice of the will of God concerning the Church in such a way as is prescribed in the word to the Church whether they be members and officers Col. 2.5 1 Tim. 3.15 1 Cor. 14.40 or members onely Q. In case of incorrigibleness in the Eldership whether doth the power return A. Unto the Brotherhood or Fraternity the first subject thereof yet orderly and according to councel Q. When is there use of a councel A. When such material doubts do arise in in a Church or Churches Act. 15.2 concerning matters of Government or Doctrine as cannot otherwise conveniently be determined Q. What is a councel A. A publique free and lawful meeting of godly and learned men orderly sent from divers Churches in which cases that concern the Churches either in respect of Doctrine or Government are examined and the truth therein determined Q. What are the principal conditions requisite in such a Councel A. 1. That it be lawfully called 2. That there be a president of the counsel principal Jesus Christ Ministerial 1. Political viz. The Magistrate that sees peace be kept 2. Ecclesiastical who seeth to ordering of the disputation 3. Fit persons orderly called 4. The orderly examination and determination of the truth in the matters controverted according to the word of God Q. What is the power of the sentence of a Councel A. Not Juridical as the Judicial sentence of a Court or Church is but decisive and limited binding no farther then it hath conformity with the Scriptures the question is onely carryed to the Councel the cause remains with the Church CHAP. IX Hitherto of the Subject to which Redemption is applyed 1 Cor. 3.5 Rom. 10.17 Dan. 10.21 Matth. 28.19 1 Cor. 11.25 26. Mat. 7.7 Matth. 21.22 Matt. 18.15 16. 1 Cor. 5.5 now follow The external means by which Redemption is applyed to the end of the world Q. VVHat are the external means by which Redemption is applyed to the Church A. There are four 1 By the Ministery of the word which word being contained in the Scriptures order calls to speak of them in this place 2. By Prayer 3. By the Ministery of the Sacraments 4. By Discipline Q. What are the Scriptures A. The Scriptures are the revealed wil of God contained in the books of the old new Testament written by holy men Rev. 22.18 2 Pet. 1.19 Isa 8.20 Ioh. 5.39 Deu. 4.2 as they were moved by the spirit of God to remain a constant real and unalterable rule of Faith and maners unto the end of the world Q. What are you to consider concerning the Scriptures Gal. 6.16 2 Tim. 3.16 Iob 33.12 Iohn 20.30 Mat. 5.18 Rev. 1.3 Neh. 8.8 1 Cor. 14.19 Ioh. 5.39 Col. 3.16 Psal 19.7 2 Tim. 3.16 17. A. Six things Authority Necessity Edition or Translation Interpretation Reading and Plainness Perfection Of the second means of the Application of Redemption Q. What is Prayer A. It is an act of worship Rom. 8.23 26. Iohn 14.13 14. wherein we do religiously represent our desires unto God in the name of Christ Q. Where have you the substance of things to be desired A. In the Lords prayer Matth. 6.9 Q. How many parts are there of Prayer A. Three Neh. 9.3 Dan. 9.20 Phil. 4 6. Confession Petition Thanksgiving Q. What other acts of worship may fall out here sometimes A. A Vow an Oath a Lot Ps 76.11 Heb. 6.15 16. Act. 1.26 Matth. 21.25 Matth. 28.19 1 Cor. 11.23 Matth. 3.11 1 Cor. 10.16 Rom. 4.11 Matth. 26.26 1 Cor. 11.23 Matth. 26.26 26.29 Matth. 26.28 1 Cor. 11.23 The third means of Application of Redemption Q. What is a Sacrament A. It is an ordinance instituted by the Lord Jesus wherein by certain visible figures duely administred and received he doth signifie to the receiver though unworthy signifie apply confirm unto the worthy all the good of the Covenant of Grace and receiveth a reciprocal seal from the receivers of their covenant with God in him Q. What is the efficient cause of a Sacrament A. The institution of the Lord Jesus Q. What is the matter A. External viz. the element as bread and wine Internal all the good of the Covenant of Grace Q. What is the form A. It is twofold External viz. That maner of administration both of the Ministers and receivers part which is prescribed in the word Internal Matth. 26.26 28. 1 Cor. 10.16 Rom. 4.11 with Gen. 17.9 viz. The relative union between the element and the grace signified Q. What is the end of a Sacrament A. It hath two special ends Gods renewing and sealing covenant with us 2. Our renewing and sealing covenant with him Q. Whether do the unbelivers and unworthy receive the Sacrament A. They receive the Sacrament as an external ordinance but they receive not the good of the Sacrament they receive the external but not the internal part of it Q. How many Sacraments are there in the new Testament A. Two Baptism and the Supper of the Lord. Q. What is Baptism A. The first Sacrament of the Gospel Matth. 28.19 Rom. 4.11 with Col. 2.11 12. wherein by water duly applied and received the baptized receive a seal of their ingrafting into Christ and of the whole good of the Covenant of Grace seasonably to be applied and renew their covenant with God in Christ Jesus Q. What is the efficient cause thereof A. The Lord Jesus

Iohn 1.33 Q. What is the Matter A. Twofold Matth. 3.11 Eternal viz. Water Internal The good of the Covenant of Grace Q. What is the form A. Twofold Matth. 28 16 18 19. 1. External viz. The outward action of the Minister and the person baptized 2 Internal the union between the sign and the thing signified i. e. The water and the grace of the covenant Q. What is the end A. To seal unto the baptized their ingrafting into Christ together with the whole good of the Covenant of Grace partly being already the rest in Gods time and way to be wholly conferred upon them 2. To take a pledge of the baptized persons renewing Covenant with God Q. Who is to be baptized A. A believer who is a member of a visible Church Q. What is the Supper of the Lord A. The second Sacrament of the New Testament instituted by the Lord Jesus Mat. 28.19 Ioh. 4.1 Gen. 17. Mat. 26.26 Mar. 14.22 23. Luk. 22.17 19. Matt. 26.28 wherein by bread and wine duly administred and received he doth offer and signifie unto the receiver though unworthy offer signifie and apply un-unto the worthy receiver all the good of the Covenant of Grace for the sealing of him up in the safety and growth of the same and receiveth a reciprocal seal from the receiver of the covenant with God in him Q. What is the efficient cause thereof A. The institution of the Lord Jesus Christ 1 Cor. 11.23 Q. What is the matter A. T is twofold External viz. bread and wine Matt. 26.26 27 28. Luk. 22.20 1 Cor. 11.23 24 25. Internal is the good of the Covenant of Grace Q. What is the form A. T is twofold External viz. The whole outward action of the Minister and receiver prescribed in the Word Internal the union between the elements viz. bread and wine and the thing signified viz. The good of the Covenant of Grace called the Sacramental union Q. What is the end of the Supper A. T is chiefly twofold Matt. 26.28 1 Cor. 11.25 1. The sealing unto the receiver his safety and growth in the Covenant of Grace 2. The renewing of the covenant on our parts with God in Christ Jesus and in him one with another Of Discipline the fourth means c. Q. What is discipline A. A personal application of the correction and censures of the Church in case of offence Matt. 16.19 Matt. 18.15 16. according to the rule of the Gospel Q. After what order is this discipline to be exercised A. In private offences Matt. 18.15 16 17. according to the rule prescribed Q. Are we in the exercise of discipline bound to observe the order prescribed Matth. 18. A. Yes Except the offence be publique 1 Tim. 5.20 then the proceeding is to be publique Q. After all the good of Redemption applied 2 Cor. 5.10 Dan i2 2 Heb. 10.35 Iohn 5.28 29. which God intended his Elect in this life in the use of outward means what do you further believe A. The Resurrection of the dead and the last Judgement Q. What do you believe concerning the last Judgement Rom. 2.16 2 Cor 5.10 Matt. 25.46 A. That Jesus Christ shall come in person to judge both quick and dead according to their deeds when the wicked shall go into everlasting punishment but the righteous into life eternal Q. When shall these things be A. At the end of the world Matt. 13.40 CHAP. X. Hitherto of Faith in God now followeth Of obedience unto God Q. VVHat is the second part of the Doctrine of godliness 1 Pet 1.2 1.14 15. Rom. 6.16 18. A. Obedience unto God Q. What is obedience A. A habit wrought in us by the holy Ghost Mic. 6 8. Gal. 2.20 1 Cor. 15.10 whence through the help of the same Spirit working in us we do in a way of Faith Evangelically fulfil the revealed and commanded will of God Q. What is required to the performing of an act of obedience Isa 29.13 Mat. 15 9 12.33 Rom. 14.23 1 Cor. 10.31 which is commonly called a good work A. Three things 1. That it be commanded 2. That it be done in Faith in respect of the habit and act 3. That it be done to the glory of God Q. What is the rule of obedience A. The Decalogue or the ten commandments Deut. 4.13 Mica 6 8 Mat. 22.37 38 39 40. unto which whatsoever is commanded in Scripture may be reduced Q. What general rules are there which may be as helps for the better understanding of the Decalogue A. These 1. The Decalogue must be understood to comprehend as well internal as external duties 2. Every Negative includeth an Affirmative and on the contrary 3. Negative commands binde us at all times there is never any time to do any evil Affirmative commands binde us not at all times for we are not to do this or that particular good duty at all times 4. The commandments of the second Table must give place to the commandments of the first if the commands of the one and other be compared in the same degree but the greatest duties of the second Table must not give way to the least in the first Mat. 12.7 5. Whatsoever is commanded in the Scriptures may directly or indirectly be reduced to the Decalogue those commands Mat. 22.37 39. are reduced to the Decalogue as principles to their conclusions other commands are reduced as conclusions to their principles some of which we yet must remember cannot be referred to any one command onely but in divers respects are to be referred unto divers Q. How is the Decalogue which is the rule of obedience divided Exod. 31.18 Deut. 9.10 Exod. 32 16. A. Into two Tables according to the two general parts of obedience Q. Which are those two parts of obedience A. 1. Religion shewing our duty towards God the sum of the first Table Matt. 22.32 Rom. 1.18 Tit. 2.12 2. Righteousness shewing our duty towards our Neighbor the sum of the second Table Q. What is Religion A. 'T is a vertue wrought by the holy Ghost Rom. 1.21 Acts 26.5 James 1.26 27. by which together with the exercise thereof believers do rightly acknowledge and worship God Q. What is worship A. The immediate service of God whereby in Jesus Christ we give unto him the honor of the supreme onely and absolute Lord and exercise a holy communion with him as with our God Q. How many kindes of religious worship are there A. Two 1. Natural called otherwise primary or properly moral worship 2. Instituted called otherwise secondary Exod. 20.6 positive temporal by some ceremonial worship Q. What is natural worship A. The perpetual and eternal service of God commanded in the first Table thus they worship God which are in heaven Heb. 1.6 Rev. 5.14 Q. What is instituted worship A. 'T is the temporary service of God commanded in the first Table Matt. 16.19