all malice and all guile and hypocrisies and envies and evil speakings 2. As new-born babes desire the sincere milk of the Word that ye may grow thereby 3. Attend thereunto with Prayer Psal 119.18 Open thou mine eyes that I may behold wonderful things out of thy Law 4. Receive it with Faith Heb. 4.2 The word preached did not profit them not being mixed with faith in them that heard it 5. Receive it with Love 2 Thes 2.10 They received not the love of the truth that they might be saved 6. Lay it up in your hearts Psal 119.11 Thy word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against thee 7. Practise it in our lives Jam. 1.25 Whoso looketh into the perfect law of Liberty and continueth therein he being not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the word this man shall be blessed in his deed 91 Q. How do the Sacraments become effectual means of Salvation A. The Sacraments become effectual means of Salvation not from any vertue in them or in him that doth administer them but only by the blessing of Christ and the working of the Spirit in them that by Faith receive them The Sacraments become effectual means of Salvation 1. Not from any vertue in them or in him that doth administer them 1 Cor. 3.7 Neither is he tha◠〈◊〉 any thing neither he that watereth but God that giveth the increase 2. Only by the blessing of Christ and the working of his spirit in them that by faith receive them 1 Pet. 3.21 The like figure whereunto even Baptism doth also now save us not the putting away the 〈◊〉 of the flesh but the answer of a good Conscience toward God by the Resurrection of Jesus Christ 92 Q. What is a Sacrament A. A Sacrament is an holy Ordinance instituted by Christ wherein by sensible signs Christ and the bâ—â—eâ—â—s of the New Covenant are represented sealed and aported to Believers A Sacrament is an holy Orainance instatuted by Christ wherein by sensible signs Christ and the benefits of the new Covenant are 1. Represented to Believers Gen. 17.10 This is my Covenant which ye shall keep between me and you and thy seed after thee every man child among you shall be circumcised 2. Seal'd and applied to Believers Rom. 4.11 He received the sign of Circumcision a seal of the Righteousness of Faith which he had yet being uncircumcised 93 Q. Which are the Sacraments of the New Testament Twenty-sixth day A. The Sacraments of the New Testament are Baptism and the Lords Supper 1. Baptism is a Sacrament of the New Testament Mar. 16.16 He that believeth and is Baptized shall be saved 2. The Lords Supper is a Sacrament of the New Testament 1 Cor. 11.23 I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you that the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread 94 Q. What is Baptism A. Baptism is a Sacrament wherein the washing with water in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost doth signifie and seal our ingrafting into Christ and partaking of the benefits of the Covenant of Grace and our engagement to be the Lords Baptism 1. Is a Sacrament wherein is the washing with water in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost Mat 28.19 Go ye and teach all Nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost 2. Doth signifie and seal our ingrafting into Christ and partaking of the benefits of the Covenant of grace Rom. 6.3 Know ye not that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death 3. Doth signifie and seal our engagement to be the Lords Rom. 6.4 We are buried with him by Baptism into death that like as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father even so we also should walk in newness of life 95 Q. To whom is Baptism to be administred A. Baptism is not to be administred to any that are out of the visible Church tâ—â— they profess their faith in Christ and obedience to him but the Infants of such as are members of the visible Church are to be baptized 1. Baptism is not to be administred to any that are out of the visible Church till they profess their faith in Christ and obedience to him Acts 2.41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized 2. The infants of such as are members of the visible Church are to be baptized Gen. 17.7 I will establish my Covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an Everlasting Covenant to be a God unto thee and to thy seed after thee 10. This is my Covenant which ye shall keep between me and you and thy seed after thee every Man-child among you shall be circumcised Acts 2.38 Peter said unto them Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for remission of sins and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost 39. For the promise is to you and and to your Children and to all that a far off even as many as the Lord our God shall call 96 Q. What is the Lords Supper Twenty-seventh day A. The Lords Supper is a Sacrament wherein by giving and receiving Bread and VVine according to Christs appointment his death is shewed forth and the worthy Receivers are not after a corporal and carnal manner but by faith made partakers of his body and blood with all his benefits to their spiritual nourishment and growth in grace 1. The Lords Supper is a Sacrament wherein by giving and receiving bread and wine according to Christs appointment his death is shewed forth Luke 22.19 He took bread and gave thanks and brake it and gave unto them saying This is my body which is given for you this do in remembrance of me 20. Likewise also the Cup after Supper saying this cup is the New Testament in my blood which is shed for you 2. The worthy receivers of the Lords Supper are not after a corporal and carnal manner but by faith made partakers of Christs body and blood with all his benefits to their spiritual nourishment and growth in grace 1 Cor. 10.16 The cup of blessing which we bless is it not the communion of the blood of Christ The bread which we break is it not the communion of the body of Christ 97 Q. VVhat is required in the worthy receiving of the Lords Supper A. It is required of them that would worthily partake of the Lords Supper that theâ— examine themselves of their knowledg â— discern the Lords Body of their faith to féed upon him or their renemance love and new obedience lest coming unworthily they eat and drink judgment to themselves It is required of them that would worthily partake of the Lords Supper that they examine themselves of their 1. Knowledg to discern the Lords body 1 Cor.
11.28 Let a man examine himself and so let him eat of that bread and drink of that cup. 29. For he that eaâ—â—th and drinketh unworthily careth and drinketh damnation to himself not discerning the Lords body 2. Faith to feed upon him 2 Cor. 13.5 Examine your selves whether ye be in the faith 3. Repentance 1 Cor. 11.31 If we would judg ourselves we should not be judged 4. Love 1 Cor. 11.18 When you come together in the Church I hear there be divisions among you 20. When ye come together therefore into one place this is not to eat the Lords Supper 5. New obedience 1 Cor. 5.8 Let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth 6. They that come unworthily to the Lords Supper eat and drink judgment to to themselves 1 Cor. 11.27 Whosoever shall eat this Bread or drink this Cup of the Lord unworthily shall be guilty of the Body and Blood of the Lord. 29. He that eateth and drinketh unworthily eateth and drinketh damnation to himself 98 Q. What is Prayer A. Prayer is an offering up of our desires to God for things agreeable to his will in the name of Christ with confession of our sins and thankful acknowledgment of his mercies Prayer 1. Is an offering up of our desires to God Psal 62.8 Trust in him at all times ye people pour out your hearts before him God is a refuge for us 2. Is to be made for things agreeable to Gods will Rom. 8.27 He that searcheth the heart knoweth the mind of the spirit because he maketh intercession for the Saints according to the will of God 3. Is to be made in the name of Christ Joh. 16.23 Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my Name he will give it you 4. Is to be made with confession of our sins Dan. 9.4 I prayed unto the Lord my God and made my confession 5. Is to be made with a thankful acknowledgment of Gods mereies Phil. 4.6 Be careful for nothing but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God 99 Q. VVhat Rule hath God given us for our Direction in Prayer Twenty-eighth day A. The whole word of God is of use to direct us in Prayer but the special Rule of Direction is that Form of Prayer which Christ taught his Disciples commonly called the Lords Prayer 1. The whole word of God is of use to direct us in Prayer 1 Joh. 5.14 This is the considence that we have in him that if we ask any thing according to his will he heareth us The especial Rule of our direction in Prayer is that form of Prayer which Christ taught his Disciples commonly called the Lords Prayer Mat. 6.9 After this manner therefore pray yâ— Our Father which art in Heaven hallowed be thy Name c. 100 Q VVhat doth the Preface of the Lords Prayer teach us A. The Preface of the Lords Prayer which is Our Father which art in Heaven teacheth us to draw near to God with all holy reverence and confidence as children to a Father able and ready to help us and that we should pray with and for others 1. The Preface of the Lords Prayer is Our Father which art in Heaven Mat. 6.9 2. In prayer we are to draw near to God with all holy reverence Isa 64.9 Be not wroth very sore O Lord neither remember iniquity for ever behold see we beseech thee we are all thy people 3. In Prayer we are to draw near to God with all holy confidence Rom. 8.15 Ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear but ye have received the spirit of adoption whereby we cry Abba Father 4. In Prayer we are to draw near to God as Children to a Father able and ready to help us Luke 11 13. If ye being evil know how to give good gifts to your Children how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him 5. We are to pray with and for others Ephes 6.18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the spirit and watching thereuto with all perseverance and surplication for all saints 101 Q. What do we pray for in the first Petition A. In the first Petition which is Hallowed be thy Name 〈…〉 that God would enable us and others to 〈◊〉 him in all that whereby he makes himself â—â—â—â—on and that he would dispose all things to his 〈◊〉 glâ—ry 1. 〈…〉 is Hallowed be thy name Mat. 6 9. 2. We 〈…〉 that God would enable us and others to glori 〈◊〉 in all that whereby he makes himself known Psal 67.1 God be mereiful unto us and bless us and cause his face to shine upon us 2. That thy way may be known upon Farth thy saving health among all Nations 3. Let the people praise thee O God let all the people praise thee 3. We are to pray that God would dispose all things to his own glory Rom. 11.36 Of him and through him and to him are all things to whom be glory for ever Amen 102 Q. Twenty-ninth day 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 that the Kingdom of Grace may be advanced our selves and others brought into it and kept in it and that the Kingdom of Glory may be hastned 1. The second Petition is Thy Kingdom come Mat. 6.10 2. We are to pray that Satans Kingdom may be destrâ—yed Psal 68.1 Let God arise and let his Enemies be scattered let them also that hate him flee before him 3. We are to pray that the Kingdom of Grace may be advanced Psal 51.18 Do gâ—â—d in thy goâ—d pleasure unto Sion build thou the walls of Jerusalem 4. We are to pray that our selves and others may be brought into the Kingdom of Grace and kept in it 2 Thes 3.4 Brethren pray for us that the word of the Lord may have a free course and be glorified even as it is with you Rom. 10.1 My hearts desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they might be saved 5. We are to pray that the Kingdom of Glory may be hastened Rev. 22.20 Surely I come quickly Amen Amen Even so come Lord Jesus 103 Q. What do we pray for in the third Petition A. In the third Petition which is Thy will be done on 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 1. The third Petition is Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven Mat. 6.10 2. We are to pray that God by his grace would make us able and willing to know and obey his will in all things Psal 119.34 Give me understanding and I shall keep thy Law yea I shall
2. 17. But of the Tree of Knowledg of good and evil thou shalt not eat of it for in the day thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die 13 Q. Did our first Parents continue in the estate wherein they were created Fourth Day A. Our first Parents being left to the freéédom of their own will fell from the state wherein they were created by sinning against God Eccles 7.29 God hath made man upright but they have sought out many inventions 14 Q. What is sin Sin is as any want of conformity unto or transgression of the Law of God 1 John 3.4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the Law for sin is the transgression of the Law 15 Q. What was the sin whereby our first Parents fell from the estate wherein they were created A. The sin whereby our first Parents fell from the estate wherein they were creared was their eating the forbidden fruit Gen. 3.6 When the woman saw that the tree was good for food and that it was pleasant to the eyes and a tree to be desired to make one wise he took of the fruit thereof and did eat and gave also to her husband with her and he did eat 16 Q. Did all mankind fall in Adams first transgression A. The Cavenant being made with Adam not only for himself but for his posterity all mankind descending from him by ordinary generation sinned in him and fell with him in his first transgresgression 1. The Covenant was made with Adam not only for himself but for his posterity Gen. 3.28 2.16 17. God blessed them and God said unto them Be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth Gen. 2.16 17. The Lord commanded the man saying Of every tree in the garden thou mayest freely eat V. 17. But of the tree of the knowledg of good and evil thou shalt not eat of it for in the day thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die 2. All mankind descending from Adam by ordinary generation sinned in him and fell with him in his first Transgression Rom. 5.18 By the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation 17 Q. Into what estate did the fall bring mankind Fifth Day A. The fall brought mankind into an estate of sin and misery Rom. 5.12 By one man sin entred into the world and death by sin and so death passed upon all men for that all have sinned 18 Q. Wherein consists the Sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell A. The Sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell consists in the guilt of Adams first Sin the want of Original Righteousness and the corruption of his whole nature which is commonly called Original Sin togéther with all actual transgressions which procéeded from it The sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell consists in 1. The guilt of Adams first sin Rom. 5.19 By one mans disobedience many were made sinners 2. The want of Original Righteousness Rom. 3.10 There is none righteous no not one 3. The Corruption of his whole nature which is commonly call'd Original sin Eph. 2.1 Psal 51.5 You hath he quickned who were dead in trespasses and sins Psal 51.5 Behold I was shapen in iniquity and in sin did my mother conceive me 4. All Actual Transgressions which proceed from Original sin Mat. 15.19 20. Out of the heart proceed evil thoughts murthers adulteries fornications theft false witness blasphemies V. 20. These are the things which defile a man 19 Q. What is the misery of that estate whereinto man fell A. All mankind by their fall lost communion with God are under his wrrath and curse and so made liable to all miseries in this life to death it self and to the pains of Hell for ever All mankind by their fall 1. Lost communion with God Gen. 3.8 24. Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord among the trees of the garden 24. So he drove out the man 2. Are under Gods wrath Eph. 2.3 We were all by nature the children of wrath even as others 3. Are under Gods curse 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 4. Are made liable to all miseries in this life Lam. 3.39 Wherefore doth a living man complain a man for the punishment of his sins 5. Are made liable to death it self Rom. 6.23 The wages of sin is death 6. Are made liable to the pains of Hell for everMar 25.41 Then shall he say to them on the left hand Depart from me ye cursed into everlasting fire prepared for the Devil and his Angels 20 Q. Did God leave all mankind to perish in the estate of sin and misery A. God having out of his meer good pleasure from all eternity elected some to everlasting life did enter into a Covenant of grace to deliver them out of the state of sin and misery andto bring them into an estate of salvation by a Redeemer 1. God out of his meer good pleasure from all eternity elected some to everlasting life Eph. 1.4 He hath chosen us in him before the soundation of the world 2. God did enter into a Covenant of Grace to deliver his Elect out of the estate of sin iand misery and to bring them into an estate of Salvation by a Redeemer Rom. 3.21 22. But now the Righteousness of God without the Law is manifested being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets 22. Even the Righteousness of God which is by Faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe 21 Q. Who is the Redéémer of Gods Elect Sixth Day A. The only Redéémer of Gods 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 The Lord Jesus Christ 1. Is the only Redeemer of Gods elect 1 Tim. 2.5 There is one God and one Mediator between God and man the man Jesus Christ 2. Being the Eternal Son of God became Man Joh. 1.14 The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us 3. Was God and man in two distinct natures and one person Rom. 9.5 Of whom Christ came in the flesh Christ came who is over all God blessed for ever 4. Continues to be God and man for ever 7.24 This man because be continueth ever hath an unchangeable Priesthood 22. Q. How did Christ being the Son of God become Man A. Christ the Son of God became man by taking to himself a true body and a reasonable soul being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost in the womb of the Virgin Mary and born of her and yet without sin Christ the Son of God became man 1. By taking to himself a true body Heb. 1.14 For as much then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood he also himself likewise took part of the same 2. By taking to himself a reasonable soul Mat. 26. 38. Then saith he unto
It is the gift of God 2. By uniting us to Christ by Faith Eph. 3.17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by Faith 3. The Spirit unites us to Christ in our effectual calling 1 Cor. 1.9 God is faithful by whom ye were called into the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ 31 Q. What is Effectual Calling A. Effectual Calling is the work of Gods Spirit whereby convincing us of our sin and misery enlightning our minds in the knowledg of Christ and renewing our Wills he doth perswade and enable us to embrace Iesus Christ freely offered to us in the Gossel 1. Effectual Calling is the work of Gods Spirit 2 Tim. 1.9 Who hath saved us and called us with an holy calling 2. In effectual Calling the Spirit of God convinceth us of sin and misery Act. 2.37 When they heard this they were pricked in their hearts and said unto Peter and the rest of the Apostles Men and brethren what shall we do 3. The Spirit of God enlightneth our minds in the knowledg of Christ Act. 26.18 To open their eyes and to turn them from darkness to light and from the power of Satan unto God 4. The Spirit of God renews our wills Ezek. 36.26 I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh and I will give you an heart of flesh 5. The Spirit of God perswades and enables us to embrace Jesus Christ freely offered to us in the Gospel Joh. 6.44 45. No man can come unto me except the Father who hath sent me draw him 45 Every man that hath heard and learned of the Father cometh unto me 32 Q. What benefits do they that are effectually called partake of in this life A. They that are effectually called do in this life partake of Iustification Adoption Sanctification and the several benefits which in this life do either accompany or flow from them They that are effectually called do in this life partake of 1. Justification Rom. 8.30 Whom he called them he also justified and whom he justified them he also glorified 2. Adoption Eph. 1.5 Having predestinated us to the adoption of children by Jesus Christ unto himself 3. Sanctification and several other benefits which in this life do either accompany or flow from Justification Adoption and Sanctification 1 Cor. 1.30 Of him ye are in Christ Jesus who of God is made unto us wisdom and righteousness and sanctification and redemption 33 Q. What is justification Ninth Day A. Iustification is an Act of Gods free-grace wherein he pardoneth all our sins and accepteth us as righteous in his sight only for the righteousness of Christ imputed to us and received by Faith alone 1. Justification is an Act of Gods free-grace Rom. 3.24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Jesus Christ 2. In Justification God pardoneth all our sins Eph. 1.7 In whom we have redemption through his blood the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of his grace 3. In justification God accepteth us as Righteous in his sight 2 Cor. 5.21 He hath made him sin for us that knew no sin that we might be made the righteousness of God in him 4. We are accepted as Righteous in Gods sight only for the Righteousness of Christ imputed to us Rom. 5.19 As by one mans disobedience many were made sinners so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous 5. The Righteousness of Christ which is imputed to us by God for our Justification is received by Faith alone Gal. 2.26 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the Law but by the Faith of Jesus Christ even we have believed in Jesus Christ that we might be justified by the Faith of Christ 34 Q. What is Adoption A. Adoption is an act of Gods Free-grace whereby we are received into the number and have right to all the priviledges of the Sons of God 1. Adoption is an Act of Gods Free-grace 1 Joh. 3.1 Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us that we should be called the Sons of God! 2. By Adoption we are received into the number of the Sons of God Joh. 1.12 As many as received him to them gave he power to become the Sons of God even to them that believe on his Name 3. By Adoption we have right to all the Priviledges of the Sons of God Rom. 8.17 If children then heirs heirs of God and joynt-heirs with Christ 35 Q. What is Sanctification A. Sanctification is the worrk of Gods frée-grace whereby we are renewed in the whole man after the Image of God and are enabled more and more to die unto sin and to live unto righteousness 1. Sanctification is the work of Gods free-grace 2 Thes 2.13 God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit 2. By Sanctification we are renewed in the whole Man after the Image of God Eph. 4.24 And that ye put on the new man which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness 3. By Sanctification we are enabled more and more to die unto sin and to live unto righteousness Rom. 8.1 There is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit 36 Q. What are the benefits which in this life do either accompany or flow from Iustification Adoption and Sanctification A. The benefits which in this life do accompany or slow from Iustification Adoption and Sanctification are assurance of Gods love peace of Conseience joy in the Holy Ghost increase of Grace and perseverance therein unto the end The benefits which in this life do either accompany or flow from Justification Adoption and Sanctification are 1. Assurance of Gods Love Rom. 5.5 Hope maketh not ashamed because the love of God is shed abroad in our bearts through the Holy Ghost which is given unto us 2. Peace of Conscience Rom. 5.1 Being justified by Faith we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ Phil. 4.7 The peace of God which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus 3. Joy in the Holy Ghost Rom. 5.2 By whom also we have access by Faith into this grace wherein we stand and rejoyce in hope of the glory of God 4. Increase of Grace Prov. 4.18 The path of the just is as the shining light that shineth more and more unto the perfect day 5. Perseverance in Grace unto the end 1 John 5.13 These things have I written unto you that Believe on the Name of the Son of God that ye may know that ye have eternal life 1 Pet. 1.5 Who are kept by the power of God through Faith unto salvation 37 Q. What benefits do Believers receive from Christ at their death Tenth Day A. The souls of Believers are at their death made perfect in holiness and do immediately pass into Glory and their bodies being still unsted to Christ do rest in their Graves till the Resurrection At their
God in Thought Gen. 8.21 The imagination of mans heart is evil from his youth 4. Every meer man since the fall doth daily break the Commandments of God in word Jam. 3.8 The tongue can no man tame it is an unruly evil full of deadly payson 4. Every meer man since the fall doth break the Commandments of God in deed Jam. 3.2 In many things we offend all 83 Q. Are all the transgressions of the Law equally hainous Some sins in themselves and by reason of several aggravations are more hainous in the fight of God than others Joh. 19.11 He that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin 84 Q. What doth every sin deserve Twenty-third Day A. Every sin deserveth Gods wrath and curse both in this life and that which is to come Every sin deserves Gods wrath and curse in 1. This life 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 2. That life which is to come Mat. 25.41 Then shall he say unto them on the left hand depart from me ye cursed into everlasting fire prepared for the Devil and his Angels 85 Q. What doth God requrre of us that we may escape the wrath and curse due unto us for sin A. To escape the wrath and curse of God due to us for sin God requireth of us Faith in Iesus Christ repentance unto life with the diligent use of all outward means whereby Christ communicatrth to us the benefits of Repentance To escape the wrath and curse of God due to us for sin God requireth of us 1. Faith in Jesus Christ Joh. 3.16 God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life 2. Repentance unto life Act. 20.21 Testifying both to the Jews and also to the Greeâ—â— Repentance towards God and faith towards our 〈◊〉 Jesus Christ 3. The diligent use of all outward 〈◊〉 whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of Redemption Prov. 2.1 to 6. My Son if thou wilt receive my words and hide my Commandments with thee 2. So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom and apply thine heart unto understanding 3. Yea if thou criest after knowledg and liftest up thy voice for understanding 4. If thou seekest for her as silver and searchest for her as for hid treasure 5. Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledg of God 86 Q. What is Faith in Iesus Christ A. Faith in Iesus Christ is a saving grace whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for Salvation as he is offered to us in the Gospel 1. Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace Heb. 10.39 We are not of them who draw back unto perdition but of them that believe to the saving of the soul 2. By Faith we receive Jesus Christ Joh. 1.12 As many as received him to them gave he power to become the Sons of God even to them that believe on his Name 3. By Faith we rest upon Jesus Christ alone for Salvation Phil. 3.9 And be found in him not having mine own Righteousness which is of the Law but that which is through the faith of Christ the Righteousness which is of God by Faith 4. By Faith we receive and rest upon Jesus Christ as he is offered to us in the Gospel Isa 33.22 The Lord is our Judg the Lord is our Law-giver the Lord is our King he will save us 87 Q What is repentance unto life Twenty-fourth Day A. Repentance unto life is a saving grace whereby a sinner out of the 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 Repentance unto life 1. Is a saving grace Acts 11.18 Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted Repentance unto life 2. Ariseth out of the true sense of Sin Acts 2.37 When they heard this they were pricked in their hearts and said unto Peter and the rest of the Apostles Men and Brethren what shall we do 3. Ariseth out of the true apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ Joel â— 13 Rent your hearts and not your garments and turn unto the Lord your God for he is gracious and merciful slow to anger and of great kindness and repenteth him of the evil 3. By Repentance unto life a sinner doth with grief and hatred of his sin turn from it unto God Jer. 31.18 19. Turn thou me and I shall be turned for thou art the Lord my God 19. Surely after I was turned I repented and after that I was instructed I smote upon my thigh I was ashamed yea even confounded because I did bear the reproach of my youth 4. Repentance unto life is accompanied with full purpose of and endeavour after new obedience Psal 119.59 I thought on my ways and turned my feet into thy Testimonies 88 Q. What are the outward means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of Redemption A. The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of Redemption are his Ordinances especially the Word Sacraments and Prayer all which are made effectual to the Elect for Salvation Acts 2.41 42. Then they that gladly receiveâ— his word were baptized 42. And thâ—y continued dedfastly in the Apostles Doctrine and fellowship and in breaking of bread and in prayers 89 Q. How is the Word made effectual to Salvation A. The Spirit of God maketh the reading but especially the preaching of the Word an effectual means of convincing and converting sinners and of building them up in holiness and comfort through Faith unto Salvation The spirit of God maketh the reading but especially the preaching of the Word an effectual means of 1. Convincing and converting sinners Psal 19.7 The Law of the Lord is perfect converting the soul the testimony of the Lord is sure making wise the simple 2. Building up Saints in holiness and comfort 1 Thes 1.6 Ye became followers of us and of the Lord having received the Word in much affliction with joy of the Holy Ghost 3. Building up Saints through faith unto salvation Rom. 1.16 I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ for it is the power of God unto Salvation to every one that believeth 90 Q. Twenty-fifth day How is the Word to be read and heard that it may become effectual to Salvation A. That the Word may become effectual to Salvation we must attend thereunto with diligence preparation and prayer receive it with faith and love lay it up in our hearts and practise it in our lives That the word may become effectual to Salvation we must 1. Attend thereunto with diligence Prov. 8.34 Blessed is the man that heareth me watching daily at my gates waiting at the posts of my doors 2. Attend thereunto with Preparation 1 Pet. 2.1 2. Laying aside
observe it with my whole heart 35. Make me to go in the path of thy Commandments for therein do I delight 36. Incline my heart unto thy Testimonies 3. We are to pray that God by his grace would make us able and willing to submit to his will in all things Act. 21.14 When he would not be perswaded we ceased saying the will of the Lord be done 4. We are to 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 Psal 103.20 Bless the Lord ye his Angels that do his Commandments hearkning to the voice of his word 22. Bless the Lord all his works in all places of his Dominions Bless the Lord O my soul 104 Q. What do we pray for in the fourth Petition A. In the fourth Petition which is Give us this day our daily Bread We pray that of Gods free gift we may receive a competent portion of the good things of this life and enjoy his blessing with them 1. The fourth Petition is Give us this day our daily bread Mat. 6.11 2. We are to pray that of Gods free gift we may receive a competent portion of the good things of this life Prov. 30.8 Remove far from me vanity and lies give me neither poverty nor riches feed me with food convenient for me 3. We are to pray that of Gods free gift we may enjoy his blessing with the good things of this life Psal 90.17 Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us and establish the work of our hands upon us yea the work of our hands establish thou it 105 Q. What do we pray for in the fifth Petition Thirtieth day A. In the fifth Petition which is And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors We pray that God for Christs sake would freely pardon all our sins which we are the rather encouraged to ask because 〈◊〉 grace we are enabled from the heart to â—â—â—give others 1. The fifth Petition is And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debters Mat. 6.12 2. We are to pray that God for Christs sake would freely pardon all our sins Psal 51.1 Have mercy upon me O God according to thy loving kindness according to the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my Transgressions Dan. 9.17 Cause thy face to shine for the Lords sake 19. O Lord hear O Lord forgive for thine own sake 3. We are the rather encouraged to ask of God the free pardon of all our sins because by his grace â—e are enabled from the heart to forgive others Mat. 6.14 If ye forgive men their trespasses your heavenly Father will also forgive you 106 Q. What do we pray for in the sixth Petition A. In the sixth Petition which is And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil We pray that God would either kéep us from being tempted to sin or support and dellver us when we are tempted 1. The sixth Petition is And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil Mat. 6.13 2. We are to pray that God would keep us from being tempted to sin Mat. 26.41 Watch and pray that ye enter not into temptation Psal 19.13 Keep back thy servant from presumptuous sins let them not have dominion over me 3. We are to pray that God would support and deliver us when we are tempted Psal 51.10 Create in me a clean heart O God renew a right spirit within me 12. Restore unto me the joy of thy Salvation and uphold me with thy free spirit 107 Q. What doth the Conclusion of the Lords Prayer teach us 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 1. The Conclusion of the Lords Prayer is For thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory for ever Amen Mat. 6.13 2. We are to take our encouragement in Prayer from God only Dan. 9.18 We do not present our Supplications before thee for our righteousnesses but for thy great mercies Iâ— O Lord hearken anâ— do defer not for thine own sake O my God 3. We are in our Prayers to praise God by aâ—â—cribing Kingdom Power and Glory to him 1 Chroâ— 29.11 Thine O Lord is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the Majestyâ— for all that is in Heaven and Earth is thine 13. Nâ—â— therefore O God we thank thee and praise thy gâ—â—â—ous Name 4. In testimony of our desire and assurance to be heard in prayer we say Amen Rev. 22.20 Amen Even so come Lord Jesus FINIS BOOKS Printed for Tho. Parkhurst at the Bible and three Crowns in Cheapside near Mercers-Chappel and at the Bible on London-Bridg THe Childs Delight together with an English Gramer Reading and spelling English made easie wherein all the words of our English Bible are set down in 〈◊〉 Alphabetical order and divided into their distinct â—â—â—llables A Plain and Familier Method of Instructing the â—â—â—unger sort All three by Tho. Lye Minister of 〈◊〉 Gospel A Little Book for Little Children By Tho. White 〈◊〉 A Memento for young and old By Mr. Maynard