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A86559 Brief instructions for children: wherein, the chief grounds of the Christian religion are plainly, though briefly, laid down, as may best sute the capacity of children: though not unusefull for the view and consideration of those that are grown men. The great mysteries of redemption, faith, works, law, gospel; yea and of predestination, election, reprobation, being opened herein, agreeably to scripture, and as most conduces to the promoting of Godlinesse. The second edition, somewhat abreviated, though in some few places altred and augmented, by John Horn, a servant of God in the gospel of his son, at Lin, All-hallows Horn, John. 1656 (1656) Wing H2795A; ESTC R230668 35,133 68

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their children 1 Kin. 11.11 12 13. 2 King 9. Eze. 18.2 3 4 5 6 10 11 Jer. 31.29 30. as parts of themselves in outward things but not in spirituall and eternall things except they walke in their parents good or evill steps to which their parents well or ill doing much conduces Q. 164. What doth God require in the third Commandement A. That we worship him in spirit and truth with such inward reverence to and worthy use of his Name Joh. 4.24 Lev. 19.12 2 Cor. 6.1 2 Doctrine and ordinances as becomes them Q. 165. What is therein forbidden A. All abuse of the Name of God by charmes witchcrafts blasphemies Deut. 18.9 10 11 12. Lev. 24.16 Jam. 5.12 Lev. 19.12 2 Tim. 3.5 perjuries rash swearing by it and the like with all prophanesse and formall profession of the Name and Doctrine of God without life and power Q. 166. Why is it added For the Lord will not hold him guiltlesse that takes his name in vain A. To shew Gods hatred of all such abuses of his Name Deu. 29.19 20. Exo. 34 7. Jude 4. 13. and so to deter men therefrom Q. 167. What is required of us in the fourth Commandement A. To be mindfull to keepe Holy to God the Sabboath day Isa 56.2 58.13 14. Jer. 17.21 22 24 27. with all that are under our charge resting therein from all our own thoughts words and works and wholly actings to God and delighting in him Q. 168. What is therein forbidden A. All neglects and wearinesse of the Sabboath Neh. 13.15 16 17 19. Amos 8.5 6. Isa 58.13 with all wanderings of heart words and actions from God therein Q. 169. What is required of us in the second Table or six last Commandements A. Perfect love to all men as men Mat. 5.44 45 48. 22.39 so as to endeavour their good as our owne from our hearts in their dignity Luc. 10.30 31.37.10 life chastity goods and good name as we have occasion thereto Q. 170. What is forbidden in them A. As all neglect or unsober abuse of our selves so also all undutifulnes to superiors all hatred T it 2.11 12 Ro. 13.1 2 6 7 8 9 10. Gal. 5.19 20 21. Rom 7.7 envy rash-anger fraud or whatever else in thought word gesture or action tends to the prejudice of our Neighbour in their dignity life chastity goods or good name though but in the most secret motion and desire of the hearts Q. 171. Why did God give this morall law A. To discover our sinne and cursednes Rom. 3.20 5.20 7.7 Gal. 3.19 20 21.22 Lev. 1 2 3 c. that so wee might more readily embrace his Son Q. 172. What is the ceremonial law A. The law of Sacrifices and outward rites of worship given by Moses Q. 173. Why was that given A. First to witnesse against men Gal. ● 19 23. Heb. 10.1 that they are sinners and have deserved to dye Secondly To shadow out Christ his death and the benefits that come thereby Q. 174. What callest thou then the Judicial law A. The law of statutes Exo. ●1 〈◊〉 Lev. 29. and 21 22 Deut. 19. 21 22. and ordinances for the commonwealth of the Jews with the penalties to be inflicted by them on offendors Q. 175. Doth the law yet continue in its force A. Not so to us as to the Jewes before Christs comming for the cerimonies are ended in Christ as their body or substance Rom. 6.14 10.4 Gal. 3 25. 4.4.7 Col. 2.15 16 1 Tim. 1.5 6 7. yet the morall and the other laws are of force so far as they are taken up of Christ and held forth to us in his Doctrine who is the end of the law for righteousnes to every one that believeth Q 176 Is not the law abrogatod then by Christ A. No verily Rom. 3.31 1 Tim. 1.7 but it and its lawfull use is established by him Q. 177. VVherein is it established by Christ A. 1. In that he hath fulfilled the truth shadowed out by it Col 2.16 17. Heb. 10 1 2 5 6 7 Gal. 3.10 13 2.21 Rom. 7.12 with 8.3 Rom. 13.9 Gal. 5.14 Tit. 2.11 12. Mat. 5.17 18 c. Rom. 8.3 Gal. 5.16.18 Rom. 3.20 7.7 Jo. 1.8.10 Rom. 5.20 21. 1 Tim. 1 8 9 10 11 15. 2. In that he hath given himselfe to be a curse for us to redeeme us from its curse thereby declaring its curse to be so holy just and firme that no redemption from it otherwise 3. In shewing us that the holy frame and affections it required of us are not lesse but more due from us by his grace toward us 4. In calling us to himself and by his Spirit opening his grace to us fulfilling the righteousnes of the law in us Q. 178. VVhat is the lawfull use of the law A. 1. To shew us what is due from us to God and man and what is sin and so to convince us that we have and doe sin 2. To shew us our need of Christ and his sacrifice and what cause to blesse God for him 3. To shew us what we may expect to be effected by the grace of Christ in us Ps 81.9 10 Rom. 8.4 Jam. 2.8 9 10 11. Rom. 3.21 Heb. 10.1 1 Tim. 1.9 10 11. 1 Tim. 1.5 6. with 2 Tim. 3.15 16 17. Lu. 2.10 11 Rom. 3.22 1.16 17 10.9 15. 2 Cor. 3.7 8 9 10 5.19 20. with Rom. 5.17.20 21 and how short we are yet of it 4. To witnesse to Christ and the grace in him 5. To curbe the unrighteous and rebellious that obey not the Gospell 6. In a word it with all other scripture is profitable to exhort instruct rebuke and so to direct us in the exercise of charity and of all righteousnesse Q. 172. VVhat is the Gospell A. A doctrine of glad tidings to all people discovering the love and grace of God to the world in giving forth his Son to be the Saviour of it and tendering salvation to it through him in which is revealed the Righteousnes of God unto all and upon all that believe and with which God ministereth his holy spirit to beget faith in men and reconcile them to himselfe that his righteousnes might come upon them unto eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Q. 180. VVhy sayest thou its glad tidings to all people Is there any needfulnes or usefullnes of believing that extent of Gods love as you seeme to insinuate A. Yes verily for seeing mans misery is so clearly and generally held forth in the scriptures that any man crediting them may see himselfe miserable it is very behoofeful that the remedy be as plainly and generally held forth too Rom. 3.9 10.19 21 23 24 5.12.18 2 Cor. 3.12 13 with 4.2.4 yea so usefull is this both in respect of a mans selfe and his demeanour to others that none but Sathan and men deceived by him hereabout
be so ☞ Q. 232. Are we bound to use this forme of words in praying A. We may use it but are not tyed to it as to the very forme of words Acts 4.24 25 26 27 28 29 30. for the Apostles did pray after the giving of this form and that by the holy Ghost yet used no one expression of this prayer How be it the things here prayed for and manner of praying are to be the matter and language of all our prayers Mat 6.9 Luc. 11.2 ☜ Q. 233. How is prayer usefull for the begetting and increase of faith 2 Thes 3.1.2 Psal 67.1.2 3 4. Mark 1.35.38 Luc. 17.5 22.32 A. It is usefull for obtainning the blessing of God with his word to those that believe not that they may believe for more grace and spirit to those that doe believe Q. 234. Why are we to be carefull for the preserving and increase of faith A. Because by it we stand in the grace of God and meete with his power to keepe us to salvation of which we must needs faile Rom. 5.2 3 11 20.22 1 Cor. 15.1 2 3. Eph 2.8 1 Pet. 1.5 if we let go faith Q. 235. Is it possible then for a man to fall from his faith so from grace after he hath once believed A. Yes 1 Tim. 1.19 Gal. 1.6 5 1 2 3 4. Mat. 13.19 20 21 22. Joh. 15.2 Psal 15.1 2 2 Pet. 1.5.10 Rev. 2.10 Heb. 11 13. 9.27 Surely if it be not well rooted in the heart and the heart thereby kept single for God fruitfull in good but where these things are no danger of falling Q. 236. How long are we to exercise Faith A. Unto and in death which is appointed to men in common Q. 237. How is it that men dy seeing Christ hath dyed for them A. Because Christ dyed not to prevent mens dying but their perishing in sin and death Ps 68.18.19 20. Rom. 14 9. Rev. 1.18 19.1 Joh. 5.10 11 12. Mat. 11.28 29. Joh. 5 22.27 28 29. Prov. 14.32 Psal 22.26 Joh. 8.51.2 Cor. 4.17 18. 5.1 and therefore obtained power to himself as mediator over men and over all things that he might tak off death and dispose life to men upon his owne tearmes and in his owne time and way only Q. 238. Wherein is the believers condition better then another mans when he comes to dy A. Both in that by faith he hath hope his heart lives in death and in that he shall have after death a better reward Principle VI. Q. 239. Is there any reward then after death A. Yes Both to the believer and unbeliever Q. 240. 2 Cor. 5.10 How can that be A. Very well because all even they that are dead to us live to God Luk. 20.38 Act. 24.15 26.8 who will also raise them up againe Q. 241. How shall the dead be raised A. By the powerfull voice of Christ quickning them and bringing them out of their graves Joh. 5.28 29.1 Thess 4.16 17.1 Co. 15.37 38 42 43 44.53 54. Isa 26 19. Job 19.26 27. Q. 242. With what bodies shall they rise A. With the same that died though not the same for condition and quality Q. 243. How shall they differ in condition and quality A. They shall not be so grosse 1 Cor. 15.42 43 44. Phil. 3.21.1 Thes 4.16 1 Cor. 15.23 24. Rev. 20 4 5. Rev. 20.4.13 Mat. 25.31.32.2 Cor. 5.14 15. Mat. 16.27 Rev. 1.7 1 Thes 4.15 16 17. Jude 1.4 15 earthy corruptable as they are now but incorruptible and spirituall Q. 244. VVhen shall the dead be raised A. They that are Christs at his comming and the rest afterward Q 245. VVhat shall follow the Resurrection A. The Judgement Q. 246. Who shall be Judge A. Christ that died for us Q. 247. How shall he come to judge A. He shall come in the clouds of heaven visible and personall in the glory of his Father and of all his holy Angels Q. 248. What shall the believer be adjudged to A. Hee shall be adjudged to and possessed of eternal life and glory with Jesus Christ Mat. 25.34 Joh. 5.29.1 Cor. 2.9.1 Joh. 3.2 Isa 64.5 such as eye hath not seen ear heard nor can enter into the heart of man to conceive Q. 249. VVhat hints of it do the Scripture gives A. Many as that they shall be fully freed from all sin sorrow and evill Rev. 7.8.17 18 2● 3 4 5 6 7 1 Thes 4.17 2 Pet. 3.13 Rev. 1.6 with 5.10.1 Cor. 6.2 Isa 35.10 Mar. 25645 46.2 Thes 1 7 8. Rev. 14.10 11 ●0 14 15. be ever with Christ made like him possesse the new heaven and the new earth in which dwels righteousnes judg the world and be everlastingly filled with joy and glory Q. 25. What shall the unbeliever be adjudged to A. To everlasting torment and misery in soule body with the Devills and his Angels with whom they here sided Misery surpassing all expression or conception The Conclusion Q. 251. Thou hast largly unfolded the Principles of the faith thou saydst also thou art bound to keep Gods holy will and commandements walk in the same all the days of thy life VVhat is the will and cōmandement of God concerning thee 1 Tim. 2.4.1 The. 4.3 4 A. Gods will and command is my Sanctification and salvation through the acknowledgment of the truth Q. 252. What meanst thou by that canst thousanctify save thy self or would God have thee so do 2 Sa. 14.14 Isa 45.22 55.6 7. Hos 6.3.6 A. No but 1. he would have me learne inbrace his truth as it is in Christ yeild up my selfe to his power therein to sanctifie save me And 2. He would have me in word and conversation expresse shew forth his vertues in all goodnes 2 Joh. 6. Col. 2.6.1 Pet. 2.9 10. Tit. 2.11.12 sobriety righteousnes as his truth would lead me Q. 253. How shouldst thou expresse and shew forth his vertues in godlines A. In abandoning all prophanes in worshipping confessing 1 Tim. 6.11 2 Tim. 2.21 22. Rev. 14 7.1 Thes 5 17 18. Rom 12.1 2 3. Eph. 4.1 2.1 Cor. 4.7 1.29 Phil 4 5 Levit. 21 34 35.1 Pet 2.11 Col. 3 4 5 6 7. praying to praising God in all things as his truth directs me Q. 254. How in sobriety A. In walking in an humble lowly esteem demeanor of my self as one that have nothing in and of my selfe to glory in in a temperate use injoyment of all earthy mercies as one that am called to another world kingdome as the truth instructeth me Q. 255. How in righteousnesse A. In a loving good and just conversation toward all without fraud or injury to any in word or deed Gal. 6.8 9. Tit. 3.1 2 3.8.1 Thes 5.17 Rom. 13 6 7 8 9. or neglect of my duty to any of my Relations Q. 256. What meanest thou by