extenuating of sins when called to a free confession l Pro. 28. 13. and 30. 20. Gen. 3. 12. 13. Ier 2 35. 2 Kin 5 25 Gen. 4. 9. unnecessary discovering of infirmities m Gen 9. 12 prov 25. 9 10. raising false rumours n Exod. 23. 1. receiving countenancing evil reports o Prov. 29. 12 and stopping our eares against just defence p Acts 7. 56 â—7 Iob 31. 13 14 evil suspition q 1 Cor. 13. 5 1 Tim. 6. 4. envying or grieving at the deserved credit of any r Num. 11. 2â— Mar. 21. 15 endeavouring or desiring to impair it Å¿ Esra 4. 12. 13 rejoycing in their disgrace and infamy t Ier. 48. 27 scornful coÌ„tempt u Psal 35 15 16 21 Mat. 27. 28 29 fond admirations w Iude v. 6 Act. 12. 22 breach of lawfull promises x Rom. 1. 31 â— Tim. 3. 3. neglecting such things as are of good report y 1 Sam. 2. 4 24 and practising or not avoiding our selves or not hindering what we can in others such things as procure an ill name z 2 Sam. 13 1 13 Prov. 5. 8. 9 Prov. 6. 33 Q. Which is the tenth Commandement A. The tenth Commandement is Thou shalt not covet thy neighbours house thou shalt not covet thy neighbours wife nor his man-servant nor his maid-servant nor his or nor his asse nor any thing that is thy neighbours a Exod. 20. 17 Q. What are the duties required in the tenth Commandement A. The duties required in the tenth Commandement are such a full contentment with our own condition b and Heb. 13. 5 1 Tim. 6 6 such a charitable frame of the whole soul toward our neighbour as that all our inward motions and affections touching him tend unto and further all that good which is his c Iob 31 29 Rom. 12 15 Psal 122. â— 8. 9 1 Tim 1. 5 Esth 1 â— 3 1 Cor. 13. 4 5 6 7 Q. What are the sinnes foâ—bidden in the tenth Commandement A. The sins forbidden in the tenth Commandement are discontentment with our own estate d 1 Kin. 2 1. 4 Est 5. 13 1 Cor. 10. 10 envying e Gal. 5. 26 Iam 3. 14. 16 and grieving at the good of our neighbours f Ps 112. 9. 10 Nâ—h 2 10 together with all inordinate motions and affections to any thing that is his g Rom 7. 7 8 Rom. 13. 9 Col. 3. 5 Deut. 5. 21 Q. Is any man perfectly able to keep the Commandements of God A. No man is able either of himself h Iames 3. 2 Iohn 15. 5 Rom. 8. 3 or by any grace received in this life perfectly to keep the Commandements of God i Eccl. 7. 20 1 Ioh. 1. 8. 10 Gal. 5. 17 Ro. 7. 18 19 but doth daily break them in thought k Gen. 65 Gen. 8 21 word and deed l Rom. 3. 9 to 21 Iam. 3. 2. â—0 13 Q. Are all transgressions of the law of God equally hainous in themselves and in the sight of God A. All transgressions of the Law of God are not equally hainous but some sins in themselves and by reason of severall aggravations are more hainous in the sight of God then others m Ioh. 19. 11 Ezek. 8. 6 1â— 15 1 Ioh. 5. 16. Ps 78. 17 32. 56 Q. What are those aggravations that make some sinnes more hainous then others A. Sins receive their aggravations From the persons offending n Ier 2. â— if they be of riper age o Iob 32. 7 9 Eccles 4. 13. greater experience or grace p 1. Kin. 11. 4 9 eminent for profession q 2 Sam. 12. 14 1 Cor. 5. 1 gifts r Iam. 4. 17 Luk. 12. 47 48 place Å¿ Ier. 5. 4 5 office t 2 Sam. 12. 7 8. 9 Ezek. 8. 11. 12. guides to others u Rom. 6. 17. to 25. and whose example is likely to be followed by others w Gal. 2. 11. 12 13 14. 15 Mat. 22 38. 39 From the parties offended x if immediately against God y 1 Sam 2. 25. Act. 5. 4. Psal 51. 4. his attributes z Rom 2. 4. and worship a Mal. 1. 8. 14 against Christ and his grace b Heb. 2. 2 3 Heb. 12. 25 the holy Spirit c Heb. 10. 29. Mat. 12. 31 32 his witnes d Eph. 4. 30 workings e Heb. 6. 4 5 against superiours men of eminency f Iude v. 8 Num. 12. 8 9. Isaiah 3 5 such as we stand especially related engaged unto g Pro. 30. 17 2 Cor. 12 15 Psal 55. 22 13 14 15. against any of the Saints h Zeph. 2. 8. 10 11. Mat â—8 6. 1 Cor. 6 8. Rev. 17. 6 particularly weak brethren i 1 Cor. 8. 11 12. Rom. 24 13 15 21 the souls of them or any other k Ezek. 13. 19 1 Cor. 8. 12 Rev. 18. 13 Mat. 23. 15 and the common good of all or many l 1 Thes 2. 15 16. Iosh 22. 20 From the nature and quality of the offence m Pro. 6. 30 to the end if it be against the express letter of the Law n Ezr. 9. 10 11 12. 1 Kings 11. 9 10 break many Commandements contain in it many sins o Col. 3. 5 1 Tim. 6. 10 Pro. 5. 8 9 10 11 12. Prov 6. 32 33 Iosh 7. 21 if not only conceived in the heart but breaks forth in words and actions p Iam. 1. 14 15. Mat. 5. 22. Mic. 2. 1. scandalize others q Mat. 18. 7. Rom. 2. 23 24. and admit of no reparation r Deut. 22. 22. with v. 28. 29. Pro 6. 32 33 34 35. if against means Å¿ Mat. 11. 21 22 23 24. Ioh. 15. 22. mercies t Isai 13. Deut. 32. 6 judgements u Amos 4. 8 to 12. Ier. 5. 3. light of nature w Rom. 1 26 27. conviction of conscience x Rom. 1. 32. Dan. 5. 22. Tit. 3 10 11. publike or private admonition y Pro. 29. 1. censures of the Church z Tit. 3 10 Mat 18. 17 civill punishments a Pro. 27. 22. Pro. 23. 25. and our own prayers purposes promises b Ps 78. 34 35 36. 37. Ier. 2. 20 Ier. 4â— 5 6 20. 21. vows c Eccl. 5. 4. 5 6. Pro. 20. 25. covenants d Lev. 26. 25. engagements to God or men e Pro. 2. 17 Ezek. 17. 18 19 if done deliberately f Ps 36. 4. wilfully g Ier. 6. 16. presumptiously h Num. 15. 30. Ex. 21. 14. impudently i Ier. 3 3 Pro. 7. 13. boastingly k Psâ—l 52. 1. maliciously l 3 Ioh. v. 10. frequently m Num. 14. 22. obstinately n Zech. 7. 11 12. with delight o Pro. 2. 14. coÌ„tinuaÌ„ce p Isai 57. or relapsing after repeÌ„taÌ„ce q Ier. 34. 8 9 10 11. â— Pet. â— 20 21 22.
13. 9. Deut. 5 21. Q. Is any man able perfectly to keep the Commandments of God A. No meer man since the fall is able in this life perfectly to keep the Commandments of God y Eccl. 7. 20. 1 Joh. 1. 8. 10. Gal. 5. 17 but doth dayly break them in thought word deed z Gen. 6. 5. 8. 21 Rom. 3 9. to 21. â—am 3. 2. to 13 Q. Are all transgressioâ—s of the Law equally heinous A. Some sins in themselves and by reason of several aggravations are more heinous in the sight of God then others a Ezâ—k 8 6 13. 15. 1 Joh. 5. 16. Psa 78 17 32 56. Q. What doth every sin deserve A. Every sin deserveth Gods wrath and curse both in this life and that which is to come b Eph â— 6 Gal. 3. 10 Iam. 3 39 Mat. 25. 41 Q. What doth God require of us that we may escape his wrath and curse due to us for sin A. To escape the wrath and curse of God due to us for sin God requireth of us Faith in Jesus Christ Repentance unto life c Act. 20. 21 with the diligent use of all the outward means wherby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of Redemption d Pro. 2. 1 to 6. 8. 33. to the end Isal 59. 3 Q. What is Faith in Jesus Christ A. Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace e Heb 10 39 whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for Salvation as he is offered to us in the Gospel f Joh. 1. 12 Isa 26. 3 4 Phil. 3. 9 Gal. 2. 16 Q. What is repentance unto life A. Repentance unto life is a saving grace g Act. 11 18 whereby a sinner out of a true sense of his sin h Acts 2 37 38 and apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ i Joel 2. 12 Jer. 3. 22 doth with grief and hatred of his sin turn from it unto God k Jer. 31 18 19 Eze. 36 31 with full purpose of and endeavor after new obedience l 1 Cor. 7 11. Isa 1 16 17 Q. What are the outward means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of Redemption A. The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicateth 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 m Mat. 28 19 20 Acts 2. 42 46 47 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 n Neh 8 8 1 Cor. 14 24 25 Act. 26. 18 Psal 19 8 Act. 20 32 Rom. 15 4 2 Tim. 3. 15 16 17. Ro. 10. 13 14 15 16 17. 1 16 Q. 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 o Prov. 8. 34. preparation p 1 Pet. 2 1 2. and prayer q Psa 119. 18. receive it with faith and love r Heb. 4 2 2 Thes 2. 10. lay it up in our hearts s Psa 119 11. and practise it in our lives t Luk. 8. 15. Jam. 1. 25 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 u 1 Pet. 3. 21. Mat 3. 11. 1 Cor. 3. 6 7 and the working of his Spirit in them that by faith receive them w 1 Cor. 12 23 Q. What is a Sacrament A. A Sacrament is an holy Ordinance instituted by Christ wherein by sensible Signs Christ and the benefits of the New Covenant are represented sealed and applyed to Beleevers x Gen. 17 7 10 Exod. 12. 1 Cor. 11 23 26 Q. Which are the Sacraments of the New Testament A. The Sacraments of the New Testament are Baptism y Mat. 28 19 and the Lords Supper z Mat. 26 26 27 28 Q. VVhat 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 a Mat. 28 19 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 b Ro 6 24 Gal. 2 27 Q. To whom is Baptism to be administred A. 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 c Act. 8 36 37. and 2 38 but the infants of such as are Members of the Visible Church are to be baptized d Acts 2 38 39 Gen. 17 10. with Col. 2 11 12. 1 Cor. 7 14 Q VVhat is the Lords Supper A The Lords Supper is a Sacrament wherein by giving and receiving Bread and Wine 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 e 1 Cor. 11 23 24 25 26. 10 16 Q. What is required to the worthy receiving of the Lords Supper A. It is required of them that would worthily partake of the Lords Supper that they examine themselves of their Knowledg to discern the Lords Body f 1 Cor. 11 28 29 of their Faith to feed upon him g 2 Cor. 13 5 of their Repentance h 1 Cor. 11 31 love i 1 Cor 10 16 17 and new obedience k 1 Cor 5 7 8 lest coming unworthily they eat and drink judgment to themselves l 1 Cor. 11 28. 29 Q. What is Prayer A. Prayer is an offering up of our desires to God m Psa 62. 8 for things agreeable to his will n 1 Ioh 5 14 in the Name of Christ o Ioh. 16 23 with confession of our sins p Psal 32 5 6 Dan. 9 4 and thankful acknowledgment of his mercies q Phil 4 6 Q. What rule hath God given for our direction in Prayer A. The whole Word of God is of use to direct us in Prayer r 1 Ioh 5 14 but the special rule of direction is that form of Prayer which Christ taught his Disciples commonly called The Lords Prayer Å¿ Math. 6 9 10 11 12 13 with Luke 11 2 3 4 Q. What doth the Preface of the Lords Prayer teach us A. The Preface of the Lords Prayer which is Our Father which art in Heaven t Mat 6 9 teacheth us to draw neer to God with all holy reverence and confidence as children to
From circumstances of time r 2 Kin. 5. 26 place Å¿ Ier. 7. 10 Isai 26. 10 if on the Lords day t Ezek. 23. 37. 38 39 or other times of divine worship u Isai 58. 3 4 5 or immediately before w 1 Cor. 11 20 21 or after these x Ier. 7. 8 9 10 Pro. 7. 14 15 Ioh. 13. 27 30 or other helps to prevent or remedy such miscarriages y Ezra 9. 13 14 if in publike or in the presence of others who are thereby likely to be provoked or defiled z 2 Sam. 16 22 1 Sam. 2. 22 23 24 Q. What doth every sinne deserve at the hands of God A. Every sin even the least being against the soveraignty a Iam 2. 10 11 goodnes b Ex. â—0 1 â— holines of God c Hab. 1. 13 Lev. 10. 3 Lev 11. 44 45 against his righteous law d 1 Ioh. 3. 4 Rom. 7. 12 deserveth his wrath curse e Eph. 5. 6 Gal. 3. 10. both in this life f Lam. 3. â—9 Deut. 28. 15 to the end that which is to come g Mat. 25. 41 cannot be expiated but by the blood of Christ h Heb. 9. 22 1 Pet. 1. 18 19 Q. What doth God require of us that we may escape his wrath and curse due to us by reason of the transgression of the Law A. That we may escape the wrath and curse of God due to us by reason of the transgression of the Law be requireth of us repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Iesus Christ i Acts 20. 21 Mat 3. 7 8 Luk 13. 3. 5 Acts 16. 30 31 Ioh. 3. 16. 18 and the diligent use of the outward meanes whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of his mediation k Prov. 21 to 6 Prov. 8. 33. to the end Q. What are the outward means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefiâ— of his mediation A. The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicates to his Church the benefits of his mediation are all his ordinances especially the Word Sacraments and prayer all which are made effectuall to the Elect for their salvation l Mat. 28. 19 20. Acts 2 42 46 47 Q. How is the word made effectuall to salvation A. The Spirit of God maketh the Reading but especially the Preaching of the Word an effectual means of enlightning m Neh. 8. 8 Acts 26. 18 Psal 19. 8 convincing and humbling sinners n 1 Cor. 14 24 25. 2 Chr. 34. 18 19 26 27 28. of driving them out of themselvs and drawing them unto Christ o Acts 2. 37 41. Acts 8 27 to 39 of conforming them to his Image p 1 Cor. 3. 18 and subduing them to his will q 2 Cor. 10. 4 5 6 Rom. 6. 17 of strengthening them against temptations and corruptions r Mat. 4 4. 7. 8 Eph. 6. 16 17 Psal 19. 11 1 Cor. 10. 11 of building them up in grace Å¿ Acts 20 32 2 Tim. 3. 15 16 17 and establishing their hearts in holiness and comfort through faith unto salvation t Rom. 16. 25 1 Thes 3. 2 10 11 13 Rom. 15. 4 Rom. 10. 13 14 15 16 17 Rom. 1. 16 Q. Is the word of God to be read by all A. Although all are not to be permitted to read the Word publikely to the Congregation u Deut. 31. 9 11 12 13 Neh. 8. 2. 3 Neh. 9. 3 4 5 yet all sorts of people are bound to read it apart by themselves w Deut. 17 19. Rev. 1. 3 Ioh. 5. 39 Isa 34. 16 with their families x Deut. 6 6 7. 8 9. Gen. 18 17 19. Psal 78. 5 6 7 to which end the holy Scriptures are to be translated out of the Original into vulgar languages y 1 Cor. 14. 6 9 11 12 15. 16 24. 27 28 Q. How is the Word of God to be read A. The holy Scriptures are to be read with an high and reverent esteem of them z Psaâ— 19. 10 Neh. 8. 3. to 10. Exod. 24. 7. 2 Chr. 34. 27. Isai 66. 2. with a firm perswasion that they are the very Word of God a 2 Pet. 1. 19 20 21 and that he only can enable us to understand them b Luk. 24. 45 2 Cor. 3 13 14 15 16 with desire to know believe and obey the will of God revealed in them c Deut. 17 19 20 with diligence d Acts 17. 11 and attention to the matter and scope of them e Acts 8. 30 34. Luk. 10 26 27 28 with meditation f Psal 1. 2 Psal 119. 97 application g 1 Chr. 34. 21 self-deniall h Pro. 3. 5 Deut. 33. 3 and prayer i Prov. 2. 1 to 7. Ps 119 18 Neh. 8. 6 8 Q. By whom is the Word of God to bee preached A. The Word of God is to be preached only by such as are sufficiently gifted k 1 Tim. 3. 2 6. Eph. 4. 8 9 10 11. Hos 4. 6. Mal. 2. 7 2 Cor. 3. 6 also duly approved called to that office l Ier. 14. 15 Rom. 10. 15 Heb. 5. 4 1 Cor. 12. 28 29. 1 Tim. 3 10. 1 Tim. 4 14. 1 Tim. 5 22 Q. How is the Word of God to be preached by those that are called thereunto A. They that are called to labour in the ministry of the Word are to preach sound doctrine m Tit. 2. 1 8 diligently n Acts 18. 25 in season and out of season o 2 Tim. 4. â— plainly p 1 Cor. 14. 19 not in the enticing words of mans wisdome but in demonstration of the Spirit and power q 1 Cor. 2. 4 faithfully r Ier. 23 28 1 Cor. 4. 1 2 making known the whole counsell of God Å¿ Acts 20. 27 wisely t Col. 1. 28 2 Tim. 2. 15 applying themselves to the necessities and capacities of the hearers u 1 Cor. 3. 2. Heb 5. 12 13. 14. Luk. 12. 42. zealously w Acts 10. 25. with fervent love to God x 2 Cor. 5. 13 14. Phil. 1. 15 16 17. and the souls of his people y Col. 4. 12. 2 Cor. 12. 15. sincerely z 2 Cor. 2. 1â— 2 Cor. 4. 2. ayming at his glory a 1 Thes 2. 4 5 6. Ioh. 7. 18. and their conversion b 1 Cor. 9. 19 20 21 22. edification c 2 Cor. 12 19. Eph. 4. 12. and salvation d 1 Tim. 4. 16 Acts 26. 16 17 18. Q. What is required of those that heare the Word preached A. It is required of those that hear the Word preached that they attend upon it with diligence e Pro. 8. 34 preparation f 1 Pet. 2. 1 2 Luke 8. 18 and prayer g Psal 119. 18 Eph. 6. 18. 19 examine what they hear by the Scriptures h Acts 17. 11 receive the truth with