And David said to Abishai and to all his servants Behold my son which came forth of my bowels seeketh my life how much more now may this Benjamite do it let him alone and let him curse for the Lord hath bidden him Q. 12. VVhat is the last Instruction from God's Decrees A. That we ought to be thankful to God for all the good and patient under all the evils that befall us Iob 2.10 Shall we receive good at the hand of God and shall we not receive evil Of the Creation Quest. 9. WHAT are the Works of Creation A. The Work of Creation is God's making all things of nothing by the Word of his Power in the space of Six Days and all very good Q 1. VVhat is it to create A. To create is to give a Being to that which had no Being or to bring something out of nothing Heb. 11.3 Through Faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God so that things which are seen were not made of things that do appear Q. 2. How did God create the world A. By his infinite Power executed in his Word of Command Psalm 33.6.9 By the word of the Lord were the heavens made and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth for he spake and it was done he commanded and it stood fast Q. 3. What Attributes of God shine forth in the Creation A. The Wisdom of God shines forth gloriously not only in their formation but dependance one upon another Psalm 104.24 O Lord how manifold are thy works in wisdom hast thou made them all the earth is full of thy riches Q. 4. What may we learn from the Creation A. That God perfectly knows all that is in the Creature be it never so secret Psalm 94.8 9. Understand O ye brutish among the people and ye fools when will ye be wise He that planted the ear shall he not hear he that formed the eye shall he not see Q. 2. What 's the Second Instruction from the Creation A. That God is the rightful owner of us all and may do what he will with us Rom. 9.20 Nay but O man who art thou that repliest against God! Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it why hast thou made me thus Hath not the porter power over the clay of the same lump to make one vessel to honour and another to dishonour Q. 6. What is the Third Instruction from the Creation A. That God only is the proper Object of Worship Ier. 10. 11. Thus shall he say unto them The Gods that have not made the heavens and the earth even they shall perish from the earth and from under these heavens Q. 7. What is the Fourth Instruction from hence A. That Christians should not fear the power of Creatures since they derive their Being and Power from God Isa. 54.16 17. Behold I have created the Smith that bloweth the coals in the fire that bringeth forth an instrument for his work and I have created the waster to destroy no weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper Q. 8. What is the Fifth Instruction hence A. That Atheism is a sin against Natural Light and Reason 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 so that they are without excuse Q 9. What is the Sixth Instruction hence A. That God's Glory is the end of all Being Col. 1.16 For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him Q. 10. What is the Seventh Instruction hence A. That there is an unnatural rebellion in sin smiting at him that made and preserves our Being Isa. 1.2 I have nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against me Q. 11. What is the Eighth Instruction from hence A. That God can in a moment revive and save the Church when at the lowest ebb Isa. 65.18 Behold I create Ierusalem a rejoycing and her people a joy Q 12 What is the last Instruction from hence A. That it is easy with God to revive a dejected Soul Isa. 57.19 I create the fruit of the lips Peace peace to him that is far off and tâ— him that is near saith the Lord and I will heal him Of Man's Creation Quest. 10. HOW did God create Man A. God created Man Male and Female after his own Image in Knowledge Righteousness and Holiness wiâ—h dominion over the Creatures Q. 1. How did God create Man A. God created man in his own Image Gen. 1.27 So God created man in his own image in the image of God created he him male and female created he them Q. 2. What is meant by the Image of God A. Not a resemblance of God in any bodily Shape or Figure but in holiness Eph. 4.24 And that ye put on that new man which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness Q. 3. In what Graces did Man resemble God A. In such a knowledge of God himself and the Creatures which made him happy Col. 3.10 And have put on the new man which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him Q. 4. In what other Graces did this Image consist A. In Righteousness as well as Holiness Eph. 4.24 And that ye put on that new man which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness Q. 5. What is the First Inference from hence A. The deplorable misery of the Fall Rom. 5.12 Wherefore as by one man sin entred into the world and death by sin and so death passed upon all men for that all have sinned Q 6. VVhat is the Second Instruction hence A. The beauty of Holiness which is the Image of God and the Excellency of Man Psalm 16.3 But to the saints that are in the earth and to the excellent in whom is all my delight Q 7. VVhat is the Third Instruction from hence A. We have infinite cause to bless God for Christ who repairs this lost Image in his people Eph. 4.23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind Q 8. VVhat is the Fourth Instruction from hence A. That the despisers of Holiness are the despisers of God for Holiness is God's Image Q 9 VVhat 's the Fifth Instruction from hence A The excellency of Sanctification which defaces the Image of Satan and draws the Image of God upon the Soul of maâ— Of Divine Providence Qest. 1 WHAT are God's Works of Providence A. God's Works of Providence are his just holy wise and powerful preserving and governing all his Creatures and all their Actions Q 1 How doth it appear there is a Divine Providence A. It appears by plain Scripture Testimonies Heb. 1.3 Upholding all things by the word of his power Col. 1.17 By him all things consist Luke 12.6 7.
Prayer by pleasing the Spirit of God by looking to Jesus c. Of the Conclusion Quest. 107. WHat doth the Conclusion of the Lords A. The Conclusion of the Lords Prayer which is For thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory for ever Amen teacheth us to take our encouragement in Prayer from God only and in our Prayers to praise him ascribing Kingdom Power and Glory to him and in testimony of our desire and assurance to be heard we say Amen Q. 1. Why is the Conclusion joyned to the particle For A. To teach us that therein are included arguments or reasons to press God withal and to prevail with him for audience Q. 2. But is it lawful to argue with God and to urge him with Reasons in Prayer A. 'T is not only lawful but expedient yea highly commendable as is seen in the Sains Prayers In Moses 's Numb 14.13 And Moses said unto the Lord then the Egyptians shall hear it for thou broughtest up this people in thy might from among them Ver. 19. Pardon I beseech thee the iniquity of this people according unto the greatness of thy mercy and as thou hast forgiven this people from Egypt even until now In Ioshua 's chap. 7.7 And Ioshua said Alas O Lord God wherefore hast thou at all brought this people over Iordan to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites to destroy us would to God we had been content and dwelt on the other side Iordan Ver. 9. For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land shall hear of it and shall environ us round and cut off our name from the earth and what wilt thou do unto thy great name In Asa 's 2 Chron. 14.11 And Asa câ—yed unto the Lord his God and said Lord it is nothing with thee to help whether with many or with them that have no power Help us O Lord our God for we rest on thee and in thy name we go against this great multitude O Lord thou art our God let not man prevail against thee In Iehosaphat 's 2 Chron. 20.6 And said O Lord God of our fathers art not thou God in heaven and rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen and in thine hand is there not power and might so that none is able to withstand thee And Hezekiahs 2 Kin. 19.15 And Hezekiah prayed before the Lord and said O Lord God of Israel which dwellest between the cherubims thou art the God even thou alone of all the kingdoms of the earth thou hast made heaven and earth Ver. 19. Now therefore O Lord our God c. Q. 3. But to what purpose can we think to prevail with God by our Arguments and Importunity A. They are not used as though we would put God in remembrance of any thing or would prevail with God to do that for us which he is unwilling to give Q. 4. Why then A. For our own profit for the enlarging of our own hearts for the exciting of our fervency for the exerting of Faith Hope Zeal Charity c. in Prayer and so to prepare our selves for the Mercy that we may the more gratefully receive it and the more fruitfully imploy it Q. 5. How many Arguments are in this Conclusion A. Three Q. 6. From whence are they taken A. From Gods Kingdom from his Law and from his Glory Q. 7. What Kingdom is here meant A. Gods universal essential and absolute Kingdom wherein may be and is involved his special Kingdom over the Church Q. 8. What are the Arguments from hence A. Because all that we can pray for in this Prayer is for the advancement and perfecting of this his Kingdom by the destruction of all persons and things that oppose it and the completion of his dominion over all his Subjects therefore he would grant all these requests Q. 9. What is another 2. Because he being such an absolute Lord and Soveraign has an undeniable Right and unquestionable Authority to give and grant all we ask and to effect and bring to pass all we beg for all persons and things are his own and at his disposal Mat. 20.15 Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with my own Q. 10. What is meant by Power A. Gods essential infinite irresistible power whereby he can do what he pleases Ps. 135.6 Whatsoever the Lord pleased c. Q. 11. What is the Argument from hence A. That we ask nothing from God but what he can do with infinite ease in despite of all the opposition that Hell Earth and Heart can make to the contrary Phil. 3. ult According to the working c. Eph. 3.20 Now unto him that is able c. Q 12. What is meant by Glory A. Not his essential Glory which no Man or Angel can ever apprehend Q. 13. What Glory then A His declared and acknowledged Glory even the accomplishment of all his Decrees by his Providence and then the love the adoration and the praises the self-dedications of Angels and Saints returned to him for the same Q. 14. What is the Argument or Motive from hence A. That seeing the substance of every request does directly tend to and will perfectly end in this Glory of God when they are fully answered therefore he would gradually answer them while we are here and perfectly at last to the advancement of his Glory now and the completion of it then 1 Chron. 29.11 Thine O Lord is the greatness and the power and the glory c. Jos. 7.9 And what wilt thou do unto thy great name Isa. 42.8 I am the Lord that is my name c. Isa. 48.11 For my own sake even for my own sake will I do it c. Q. 15. Why is Amen added A. Because 't is the usual Conclusion of Prayers and Praises Psal. 41.13 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel c. Psal. 72.19 And blessed be his glorious name for ever c. 2 Cor 13. ult The grace of the Lord Iesus and the love of God c. Rom. 16.20 The grace of our Lord Iesus Christ be with you Amen Q. 16. But what doth this word here signifie A. It signifies 1. the reality and ardency of our desire to be granted in what we pray for Rev. 22.20 He which testifieth these things saith surely I come quickly Amen Even so come Lord Jesus Q. 17. And what besides A. Our trust and firm confidence that we shall be heard and answered in all these our requests Rev. 1.7 Even so Amen Rev. 7.12 Saying Amen Blessing and glory and wisdom c. Q. 18. What are the Inferences from hence A. That we ought to use in Prayer all such Arguments as may most and best affect our Hearts towards God excite our Graces and succeed with God Q. 19. What 's another A. That all we pray for must be in a subserviency to Gods Kingdom and with a desire of his Glory Q. 20. What is the nâ—xt A. That we must act according to our Prayers do all we can for the advancement of Gods Kingdom and the exaltation of his Glory as subjects and votaries thereto Ps. 116.16 1 Cor. 10.31 Q. 21. What may more be gathered hence A. That we ought to begin so to continue and conclude our Prayers in lowest Adorations of God and acknowledgments of his Glory and Attributes Q. 22. What more doth this Conclusion teach A. That in Prayer we must be fervent in our desires and longing for what we pray Jam. 5.16 Q. 23 Is there any thing besides A. That praying for things agreeable to Gods Will we ought to be confident that we shall succeed in our requests praying for 〈…〉 and after the manner of this Prayer Jam. 1. â—â—
the workâ— of thy hands thou hast put all things under his feet Q. 2. What then is to be thought of those men who being wholly intent upon inferior things forget and neglect their principal End A. They are dead whilst they live 1 Tim. 5.6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead whilst she liveth They have their Portion in this Life Psal. 17.14 From men of the world which have their Portion in this Life and their end is destruction Phil. 3.19 Whose end is destruction Q. 3. How can man glorifie God seeing he is perfectly glorious in himself A. Man cannot glorifie God by adding any new degree of glory to him Iob. 35.7 If thou be righteous what givest thou him but by manifesting his glory with the Lips Psal. 50.23 Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me or with the life Mat. 5.16 Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorifie your Father which is in Heaven Q. 4. Wherein consists the enjoyment of God A. It consists first In the facial vision of him in Heaven Secondly In full conformity to him 1 Ioh. 3.2 But we know that when he shall appear we shall be like him for we shall see him as he is Thirdly In that full satisfaction which results from both the former Psal. 17.15 I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness Q 5. Can none enjoy him in Heaven who do not glorifie him on Earth A. No adult person can Scripturally expect happiness in Heaven without holiness on Earth Heb. 12.14 And holiness without which no man shall see the Lord. Rom. 8.30 Whom he justified them he also glorified Q. 6. How comes the glory and enjoyment of God our Chief End A. He is our Master and rightful Owner and Benefactor we receive our Being and Preservation from him Of him and through him and therefore to him be all Things Rom. 11.36 Q. 7. Do all men make God their chief End A. No they do not some make their sensual Pleasure their chief End Phil. 3.19 Whose God is their Belly and some the World Col. 3.5 Mortifie therefore your members which are upon the Earth and Covetousness which is Idolatry Q. 8. What are the Signs of a man's making himself his chief End A. Those make themselves their chief End who ascribe the glory of what they have or do to themselves and not to God Dan. 4.30 The King spake and said Is not this great Babylon which I have built Isa. 10.18 For he saith By the strength of my hand have I done it and by my wisdom for I am prudent therefore they sacrifice to their own net and burn Incense unto their Drag Hab. 1.16 Q. 9. Why are the glorifying and enjoying of God put together as making up our chief End A. Because no man can glorifie God that takes him not for his God and none takes him for his God that takes him not for his Supream Good and both these being essentially included in this Notion of the chief End are therefore justly put together Q. 10. What is the first Truth inferr'd from hence A. That God hath dignified Man above all other Creatures on Earth in giving him a capacity of glorifying God here and of enjoying him hereafter Q. 11. What is the second truth inferr'd hence A. That the Soul of man is not annihilated by Death but advanced by it Phil. 1.21 To die is gain V. 23. Having a desire to depart and to be with Christ which is far better Q. 12. What is the third truth inferr'd hence A. That it is the duty and wisdom of every Christian to renounce deny and forsake all inferior Interests and Enjoyments when they come in competition with the glory of God and our enjoyment of him Luke 14.33 So likewise whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath cannot be my Disciple Q. 13. What is the fourth Inferrence hence A. That we are to abhor and renounce all those Doctrines and Practices that debase the glory of God and exalt and magnifie the Creature Of the Scriptures as our Rule Quest. 2. WHat Rule hath God given â—o direct us how we may glorifie and enjoy him A. The Word of God which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him Q. 1. How can the Scriptures be called the Word of God seeing the things contained therein were spoken and written by men A. They are truly and properly called the Word of God because they came not by the Will of Man but holy Men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Ghost 2 Pet. 1.21 Q. 2. What are the principal Arguments to persuade us that the Scriptures are of Divine Authority and Inspiration A. Three things especially convince us First The Holiness of the Doctrine therein contained Secondly The awful efficacy thereof on the Soul Thirdly The uncontroulable Miracles by which they are sealed put it beyond all rational doubt that they are the very Word of God Q. 3. What is the Holiness of the Scriptures and how doth that prove them to be God's Word A. The Holiness of the Scriptures doth appear in two things First In commanding and encouraging whatsoever is pure and holy Phil. 4.8 Whatsoever things are pure Secondly In forbidding all unholiness under pain of Damnation 1 Cor. 6.9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God c. This shews that they came not from Satan being cross to his design nor from men it being against his corrupt nature and therefore from God only Q. 4. What is their Authority and Efficacy on the Soul and how doth that prove them Divine A. Their Authority and Efficacy on the Soul consists in three Things First In the power they have to search and discover the secrets of men Heb. 4.12 The Word of God is quick and powerful and sharper than any two-edged Sword piercing even to the dividing asunder of Soul and Spirit of the Ioynts and Marrow and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart Secondly In their converting Efficacy changing and renewing the Soul Psal. 19.7 The Law of the Lord is perfect converting the Soul Thirdly In their chearing and restoring Efficacy when the Soul is cast down under any inward or outward trouble Psal. 19.8 The Statutes of the Lord are right rejoycing the Heart No humane Power can do such things as these Iohn 17 17. Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth Q. 5. How do Miracles confirm it A. Because all proper Miracles are wrought only by the hand of God Iohn 3.2 And no man can do these miracles that thou doest except God be with him and so are his seal to whatsoever he affixes them and it consists not with his truth and holiness to set it to a forgery Q. 6. VVhat was the end of writing the word A. That the Church to the end of the
Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings and not one of them is forgotten before God but even the very hairs of your head are all numbred Q 2 How else is Providence evidenced A. By Scripture Emblems as Iacob 's Ladder Gen. 28.12 13. Ana he dreamed and behold a ladder set upon the earth and the top of it reached to heaven behold the Angels of God ascended and descended on it And Ezekiel 's wheels Ezek 1.20 VVhithersoever the spirit was to go they went thither was their spirit to go and the wheels were lifted up over against them for the spirit of the liviâ—g creature was in the wheels Q. 3. VVhat further Scripture evidence is there A The sure accomplishment of Scripture Predictions as Israel 's Captivity and Deliverance from Egypt and Babylon Christ's Incarnation the Rise and Ruin of the Four Monarchies Dan. 2.31 Thou O King sawest and behold a great Image whose brightnest was excellent stood before thee and the form thereof was terrible Dan. 7.3 And four great beasts came up from the Sea diverse one from the other Q 4. VVhat is it's first Act about the Creatures A. It sustains preserves provides for them Psalm 145.15 16. The eyes of all wait upon thee and thou givest them their meat in due season thou openest thine hand and satisfiest the desire of every living thing and defendest them from danger Psalm 36. 6. Thy righteousness is like the great mountains thy judgments are a great deep O Lord thou preservest man and beast Q. 5. VVhat is the Second Act of Providence about the Creatures A. It rules and governs the Creatures and their Actions Psalm 66.7 He ruleth by his power for ever his eyes behold the nations let not the rebellions exalt themselves Q. 6. How manifold is Divine Providence A. It is common and general over all or special and peculiar to some men 1 Tim 4.10 VVho is the saviour of all men especially of those that believe Q. 7. How is Providence exercised about sinful Actions A. In permitting them Acts 4.16 In restraining them Psalm 76.10 Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee and the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain And over-ruling them to good Gen. 50.20 But as for you ye thought evil against me but God meant it unto good to bring to pass as it is this day to save much people alive Q. 8. VVhat are the Properties of Providence A. It is 1 holy Psalm 145.17 The Lord is righteous in all his ways and holy in all his works 2 Wise. Psalm 104.24 O Lord how manifold are thy works in wisdom hast thou made them all 3. Powerful Dan. 4.35 And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing and he doth according to his will in the army of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth and none can stay his hand or say unto him what dost thou Q. 9. VVhat is the First Instruction from it A. That God's people are safe amidst all their enemies and dangers 2 Chron. 16.9 For the eyes of the Lords run to and fro throughout the whole earth to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose hearts are perfect towards him Q. 10. VVhat is the Second Instruction A. That Prayer is the best expedient to prosperity and success of our lawful affairs Psalm 145.18 The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him to all that call upon him in truth Q. 11. VVhat is the Third Instruction from it A. That God's people should rest quietly in the care of his providence for them in all their straits Matt. 6.26 Behold the fowls of the air for they sow not neither do they reap nor gather into barns yet our heavenly father feedeth them are ye not much better than they Q. 12. VVhat is the last Instruction from it A. That it is no small priviledge to be adopted Children of God and the Members of Christ for all is ordered for their eternal Good Eph. 1.22 23. And hath put all things under his feet and gave him to be head over all things to the Church which is his body the fulness of him that filleth all in all Of the Covenant of Works Quest. 12. WHAT special Art of Providence did God exercise towards Man in the estate wherein he was created A. When God had created Man he entred into a Covenant of Life with him upon condition of perfect obedience forbidding him to eat of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil upon pain of Deaâ—h Q. 1. What was God's Covenant with Adam before the Fall A. It was to give Life and Happiness upon condition of perfect personal Obedience Gal. 3.12 The law is not of faith but the man that doth them shall live in them Q. 2. Was this Covenant made only with Adam or with him and his Posterity A. It was made with him and all his natural Posterity descending in the ordinary way of Generation from him Rom. 4.12 Wherefore as by one man sin entred into the world and death by sin and so death passed upon all men for that all have sinned v. 14 and 18. Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adams transgression who is the figure of him that was to come Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life Q. 3. Was Adam able to preform the obedience required of him in that Covenant A. Yes for he was made upright Eccles. 7.29 God made man upright but they have sought out themselves many inventions Q. 4. Had this Covenant any Mediator A. No he neither had nor needed any Mediator for satisfaction because no sin was in him nor intercession for he wanted nothing Q. 5. Did this Covenant admit of no repentance nor accept any short Endeavours A. No it did not but sentenceth and curseth the Transgressors of it for the least breach Gal. 3.10 Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them Q. 6. How was the threatning fulfilled of dying in the day he eat seeing he lived 930 years A. He died spiritually that day and though the sentence on his body was respited in order to posterity yet then his body received the death wound of which afterward he died Q. 7. What is the first Inference from Adam's Covenant A. Miserable are all they that grow on the natural root of the first Adam Gal. 4.21.22 Tell me ye that desire to be under the law Do ye not hear the law for it is wrrtten That Abraham had two sons the one by a Bond-maid the other by a Free-woman Q. 8. VVhat is the second Inference A. That God is just in all the punishments and miseries that came upon Man yea Infants that never sinned after his similitude Rom. 5.14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam
By Christ the only Redeemer Tit. 3.4 5 6. But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour towards man appeared not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to his mercy he saved us by washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost which he shed on us abundantly through Iesus Christ our Saviour Q. 6. Is there no other way of Salvation but by Christ A. No no other way is revealed in Scripture Acts 4.12 Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved Q 7. What learn you from God's Election A. What cause we have to admire Free-grace in our choice who were no better than others Eph. 2.3 And were by nature children of wrath even as others Q. 8. What is the second Instructâ—on A It teaches us humility we made not our selves to differ but the free grace of God made the difference 1 Cor. 4.7 For who maketh thee to differ from another Q. 9. What is the third Instruction A. It teaches us diligence to make our Election sure to our selves by our calling 2 Pet. 1.10 Wherefore the rather brethren give diligence to make your calling and election sure Q. 10. What is the fourth Instruction A. It is matter of comfort to God's Elect amidst all dangers in the world 2 Tim. 2.19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure having this seal The Lord knoweth them that are his Of the Covenant of Grace Quest. 1. WHat is the Covenant of Grace A. It is a new compact or agreement made with Sinners out of meer grace wherein God promiseth to be our God and that we shall be his people and to give everlasting life to all that believe in Christ. Ier. 31.33 But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days saith the Lord I will put my law in their inward parts and write it in their hearts and will be their God and thâ—y shall be my people Q 2. How doth this covenant differ from the Covenant of works A. They differ many ways but principally in three things First The Covenant of works had no Mediator the Covenant of Grace hath a Mediator Heb. 12.24 And to Iesus the Mediator of the new Covenant Secondly In the former no place was found for repentance In the Second God admits it Heb. 8.10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the House of Israel after those days saith the Lord I will put my laws in their minds and write them in their hearts and I will be to them a God and they shall be to me a people Ver. 12. For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness and their sins will I remember no more Thirdly In their condition the former requires exact Obedience the latter Faith and sincere Obedience Mark 16.16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved Q. 3. May a Sinner that hath no worthiness at all of his own be taken into the Covenant of Grace A. Yes he may Isa. 43 25. I even I am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake and will not remember thy sins This Covenant is not of Works but of Grace Rom. 11.5 6. And if by grace then it is no more of works otherwise grace is no more grace but if it be of works then it is no more grace otherwise work is no more work Q 4. Is this Covenant changeable or an unchangeable Covenant A. No it is not changeable but everlasting and unchangeable forever Isa. 54.10 For the mountains shall depart and the hills be removed but my kindness shall not depart from thee neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed saith the Lâ—rd that hath mercy on thee Q. 5. What are the principal things bestowed in this Covenant A. God himself and in and with him pardon and salvation Ier. 31.33 I will be their God and they shall be my people Q. 6. Can no Sin be forgiven out of this Covenant A. No God pardons none out of this Covenant Iob 3.18 But he that believeth not is condemned already Q. 7. What is the first Instruction hence A. Humbled and believing Sinners have singular support from this New Covenant 1 Iohn 2.12 I write unto you little children because your sins are forgiven you for his name sake Q. 8. What is the second Instruction from hence A. That 't is the great concern of all men to examine whether they be in this Covenant or no. 2 Cor. 13.5 Examine your selves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves know ye not your own selves how that Iesus Christ is in you except yâ— be reprobates Q. 9. What is the third Instruction A. See here the miserable State of the wicked which have no interest in it Psal. 50.16 But unto the wicked God saith What hast thou to do to declare my Statutes or that thou shouldst take my covenant in thy mouth Q. 10. What is the last Instruction A. That Christians are obliged to walk as people in Covenant with God 1 Pet. 2.9 But ye are a chosen generation a royal priesthood an holy nation a peculiar people that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light Of the only Redeemer Quest. 21. WHo is the Redeemer of God's Elect A. The only Redeemer of God's Elect is the Lord Iesus Christ who being the Eternal Son of God became man and so was and continueth to be God and Man in two distinct natures and one person for ever Q. 1. What doth the name Redeemer signify A. It signifies one that frees another out of Captivity and Bondage as Christ did Matt. 20.28 And to give his life a ransome for many Q. 2. What was the misery from which Christ delivered us A. A twofold misery vis Sin and Hell First Sin Mat. 1.21 Thou shalt call his name Iesus for he shall save his people from their sins Secondly Hell 1 Thes. 1.10 Even Iesus who delivered us from the wrath to come Q. 3. How did Christ deliver us from this Misery A. First By Price Secâ—udly By Power By Price 1 Pet. 1.18 19. Ye are not redeemed with silver and gold from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers but with the precious blood of Christ as of a lamb without blemish and without spot By power Col. 1.13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness and hath translated us into the Kingdom of his dear son Q. 4. When was the Redemption wrought by Christ A. It was decreed from Eternity it was actually wrought on the Cross. Col. 1.20 And having made peace through the blood of his cross by him to reconcile all things unto him self by him I say whether they be things in earth or things in heaven Q. 5. How then could they be redeemed that died before A. Though Christ's Blood was actually shed after
appointed to be the weekly Sabbath A. From the beginning of the World to the Resurrection of Christ God hath appointed the seventh day of the week to be the weekly Sabbath and the first day of the week ever since to continue to the end of the World which is the Christian Sabbath Q. 1. What special marks of honour hath God set upon this fourth Commandment A. God hath set four peculiar marks of honour on it 1. It is the largest of all the Commands 2. It hath a solemn Memento prefixed to it 3. It is delivered both positively and negatively which the rest are not And 4. It is enforced with more Arguments to strengthen the Command on us than any other Q. 2. Wâ—y will God have a Sabbath observed on Earth A. God will have a Sabbath on Earth to give us therein an Emblem of that Eternal Sabbath in Heaven wherein his people shall be serving him and praising him without interruption or mixture of any other business throughout Eternity Hâ—b 4.9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God Q 3. For what other Reasons will God have a Sabbath A. He will have a Sabbath for the honour of his name Isa. 58.13 If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath from doing thy pâ—easure on my holy day and call the sabbath a delight the holy of the Lord honourable and shalt honour him not doing thine own ways nor finding thine own pleasure nor speaking thine own words For the good of Mens Souls Mark 2.27 And he said unto them the sabbath was made for man not man for the sabbath And in mercy to the Bodies of Men and Beasts Q. 4. Is this Commandment Moral and Perpetual or Ceremonial and Temporary A. It is and must needs be Moral and not Ceremonial because all the Reasons that enforce it are perpetual and the Sabbath continued when the Ceremonial Law ceased and was vanished Matth. 24.20 But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter neither on the sabbath day Q. 5. What day of the seven is the Christian Sabbath A. The first day of the Week is our Sabbath since the Resurrection of Christ. This is the day which was foretold to be our Sabbath Psal. 118.24 This is the day which the Lord hath made we will rejoyce and be glad in it The Lord hath marked it for himself by setting his own Name on it Rev. 1.10 I was in the Spirit on the Lords day And the Apostles and Primitive Church constantly set it apart to Religious uses and ends Acts 20.7 And upon the first day of the week when the disciples came together to break bread Paul preached unto them c. 1 Cor. 16.2 Vpon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store as God hath prospered him that there be no gatherings when I come Q. 6. When doth the Christian Sabbath begin A. It appears that this day is not to be reckoned from evening to evening but from morning to morning because the Christian Sabbath must begin when the Jewish Sabbath ended but that ended towards the morning Matth. 28.1 In the end of the sabbath as it began to dawn towards the first day of the week came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre Q. 7. What is the ground of changing the day A. The solemn commemoration of our Redemption by the Resurrection of Christ from the dead is the ground of translating the Sabbath from the seventh to the first day of the Week Psal. 118.24 This is the day which the Lord hath made we will rejoyce and be glad in it Mark 16.9 Now when Iesus was risen early the first day of the week he appeared first to Mary Magdalene out of whom he had cast seven devils Q. 8. Is it the whole day or only some hours of the day that are set apart for God A. Not a part but the whole day is the Lords and it is as dangerous to halve it with God in point of time as it was for Annanias and Sapphira to halve their dedicated Goods and bring in but a part Remember that thou keep holy the sabbath day is the Command Q. 9. Is there any other day holy besides this A. No day but this is holy by Institution of the Lord yet dayes of Humiliation and Thanksgiving may be lawfully set apart by men on a Call of Providence but Popish Holy-dayes are not warrantable nor to be observed Gal. 4.10 Ye observe dayes and months and times and years Q. 10. But seeing every day should be a Sabbath to a Christian what needs any other set time A. Though Christians must walk every day with God yet every day cannot be a Sabbath because God calls us to other Duties on those dayes but will have this to be a solemn and entire day to himself Q. 11. But if a man scruple the change of the Sabbath may he not keep both dayes weekly A. No for then by doing more than God requires he breaks a plain Command Six days shalt thou labour Q. 12. At what time should Christians be up and at their Duties on the Lords day A. As early in the morning as their strength will permit to prepare by private for publick Duties yet the publick are not to be entrenched on by private Duties Acts 10.33 Now therefore are we all here present before God to hear all things that are commanded thee of God Of the Sabbath Quest. 60. HOw is the Sabbath to be Sanctified A. The Sabbath is to be Sanctified by an holy reâ—ting all that day even from such worldly employments and recreations as are lawful on other days and spending the whole time in the publick and private exercises of Gods Worship except so much as is to be taken up in the works of necessity and mercy Quest. 61. What are the Sins forbidden in the fourth Commandment A. The fourth Commandment forbiddeth the omission or careless performance of the Duties required and the profaning the day by Idleness or doing that which is in it self sinful or by unnecessary thoughts words or works about our worldly employments or recreations Quest. 62. What are the Reasons annexed to the fourth Commandment A. The Reasons annexed to the fourth Commandment are Gods allowing us six days of the week for our own employment his challenging a special propriety in the seventh his own example and his blessing the Sabbath day Q. 1. VVhat is the Rest which God requires on the Sabbath A. It is not a meer natural or civil but an holy rest resembling the rest in Heaven wherein the Mind is most active and busie in the work of God though the Body be at rest and the Spirit not wearied with its work Rev. 4.8 And the four beaâ—â—s had each of them six wings about him and they were full of eyes within and they rest not day and night saying holy holy holy Lord God Almighty which was and is and is to come Q. 2. May
Christian what condition God puts him into so that he may but be useful to Sanctifie and exalt the name of God therein Phil. 1.20 as always so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body whether it be by life or by death Q. 14. What 's the last Inference hence A. That it 's an high and dreadful provocation of God to prophane and abuse his worship whereon his Name is called and wherein it is to be Sanctified Levit. 10.1 2 3. And Nadab and Abihu the Sons of Araon took either of them his Censer and put fire therein and put incense thereon and offered strange fire before the Lord which he commanded them not And there went out fire from the Lord and devoured them and they died before the Lord. Then Moses said unto Aaron This is it that the Lord spake saying I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me and before all the people will I be glorified Of Gods Kingdom Quest. 102 WHat do we pray for in the Second petition A. In the second Petition which is Thy Kingdom come we pray that Satans Kingdom may be destroyed and that the Kingdom of Grace may he advanced our selves and others brought into it and kept in it and that the Kingdom of Glory may be hastened Q. 1. What is the first Thing Signified by the Kingdom of God here A. The Gospel is here intended by the Kingdom of God Matth. 13.47 Again the Kingdom of Heaven is like unto a net that was cast into the sea and gathered of every kind Q. 2. What 's the thing Signified by the coming of this Kingdom of God A. It signifies the removal of all impediments that hinder its propagation in the world 2 Thess. 3.1 Finally brethren pray for us that the word of the Lord may have free course and be glorified even as it is with you Q. 3. Who and what hinders the propagation of it A. Antichrist that man of sin hinders it externally 2 Thess. 2.4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God or that is worshipped so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God shewing himself that he is God The Devil and Mens Lusts internally 1 Thess. 2.18 Wherefore we would have come unto you even I Paul once and again but Satan hindered Luke 19.14 But his citizens hated him and sent a messenger after him saying We will not have this man to reign over us Q. 4. What then is the desire of all good men with respect to the coming of the Gospel-Kingdom A. That all Nations may be brought to Christ by the preaching of it and so Christs Kingdom be greatly exalted and enlarged Isa. 2.2 And it shall come to pass in the last days that the mountain of the Lords house shall be established in the top of the mountains and shall be exalted above the hills and all nations shall flow unto it Q. 5. What 's the second thing here meant by the Kingdom of God A. It signifies and intends the work of saving Grace wrought in Mens Souls Luke 17.21 Behold the kingdom of God is within you Q. 6. Why is this work of Grace called the Kingdom of God A. Because wherever saving Grace comes it subdues the Soul to Christs Sceptre 2 Cor. 10.5 Casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalteth it self against the knowledge of God and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. Q. 7. Wherein consists the Kingdom of Grace A. It consists not in external Rites and Observances but in Righteousness and Peace and Joy in the Holy Ghost Rom. 14.17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost Q. 8. What do we ask of God in this Petition with respect to this Kingdom of Grace A. Herein we desire not only our own personal progressive Sanctification but the Sanctification of others all the World over Acts 26.29 And Paul said I would to God that not only thou but also all that hear me this day were both almost and altogether such as I am except these bonds Q. 9. What 's the third thing here meant by the Kingdom of God A. By it is here meant the future state of Glory and Blessedness 1 Cor. 15.50 Now this I say brethren that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God c. Q. 10. Why is the Heavenly state called the Kingdom of God A. This is called the Kingdom of God because in that state God reigns over his people gloriously there being no rebellion in them in the least degree Luke 20.36 For they are equal unto the angels and are the children of God being the children of the resurrection And they reign with Christ. Rev. 3.21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne c. Q. 11. What do we desire in Prayer for the coming of this Kingdom A. We desire not only our preservation in our passage to that state of Glory 1 Pet. 5.10 But the God of all grace who hath called us into his eternal glory by Christ Iesus after that ye have suffered a while make you perfect stablish strengthen settle you But the hastening of it to our selves and others Rev. 22.20 Amen even so come Lord Iesus Q 12. What 's the first Instruction hence A. That the Gospel is an invaluable Mercy as it is the instrument of bringing us into Christs Gracious and Glorious Kingdom Asts 26.18 To open their eyes and to turn them from darkness to light and from the power of satan unto God that they may receive forgiveness of sins and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me Q. 13. What 's the second Inference from hence A. That many men really hate and oppose the very thing they pray for Q. 14. What 's the last Instruction hence A. That how firmly soever Satans and Antichrists Kingdom seem to be founded in the World they must and shall fall before the dayly Prayers of the Saints Concerning the doing of Gods Will. Quest. 103. WHat do we pray for in the third Petition A. In the third Petition which is Thy Will be done in Earth as it is in Heaven we pray that God by his Grace would make us able and willing to know obey and submit to his Will in all things as the Angels do in Heaven Q. 1. What Will of God is here intended A. Not the Will of his Decree for that is in himself alone 1 Cor. 2.11 The things of God knoweth no man but the spirit of God Q. 2. What Will then is here meant A. The Will of his Providence may be here meant Psal. 125.6 Whatsoever the Lord pleased that did he in heaven and in earth in the seas and all deep places And Psal. 119.89 For ever O Lord thy word is setled in heaven Ver. 91. They continue this day according to tâ—â—ne ordinances for all are thy servants Q 3. How are we to understand