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A61283	Medulla Novi Testamenti: The substance of the New Testament more especially of the historical; with a brief account of the doctrinal part, in each book, by way of dialogue between a divine and his parishioner. Designed for the benefit of private families. By Thomas Stanhope, peacher at the Fleet. Imprimatur, W. Jane.	Stanhope, Thomas.	1680 (1680)	Wing S5233C; ESTC R219674	53,679	148

his Service in allusion to a Man's building a Tower who who would first compute the Charge lest he should be laughed at for his Enterprize and by one King's making War against another of double strength who would certainly overcome him P. What occasion was given to Christ for his next Parables D. The Publicans and Sinners coming to hear him Chap. 15 at which the Scribes and Pharisees found fault P. What Parables did he then make use of D. Four The First was indeed Two in One That of the lost sheep over which the Owner when he finds it rejoyceth more than over the other Ninety nine when he had an Hundred and of the Womans lost Piece of Silver over which when found she joyeth more than over the others which had not been lost at all P. What was the Second Parable D. Of a Prodigal Son who having wasted his Portion in Riotous Living returned to his Father and was kindly received by him at which his Envious Brother being angry the Father pacified him with a Declaration of his Brother 's sad condition the Bettering whereof was a Joy unto him P. What was the Third Parable and to whom spoken D. It was spoken particularly to his Disciples Chap. 16 and it was of a Rich man's Steward who having wasted his Master's Goods and being accused for doing so endeavoured to work Favour for himself with the Debtors by bringing them to Easier Terms P. What Application did Christ make of this Parable D. Partly to inform them That the Children of this World are wiser in their generation than the Children of Light and partly to teach us that we should make to our selves Friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness P. What was the Fourth Parable D. The Historical Parable of the Rich man and Lazarus the Beggar P. What is the Substance of that Parable D. That the Rich man being sumptuously arrayed and deliciously fed every day had a poor man came begging to his Door to whom he denied the Crums from his Table the Dogs licking his Sores but the Beggar dying was carried by Angels into Abraham's Bosom the Rich man dying was buried and went to Hell P. What then happened to this rich man D. Being in Torments he lift up his Eyes and seeing Lazarus in Abraham's Bosom he desired a drop of Water to cool his Tongue because he was tormented in Flames P. Was his Petition granted D. No. Because that rich man had received Blessings in this Life for the miss-improvement whereof he was then tormented P. What was his next Request D. That Lazarus might be sent to his five Brethren lest they should come to the same place of Torment where he was P. What Argument did he use for the obtaining his Desire D. That though Abraham told him they had the Scriptures yet a Message delivered by one from the Dead might work more upon them P. Was this Request of his granted D. It was not Abraham assuring him That if they believed not the Scriptures they would not believe the Relation of One from the Dead P. What Direction did Christ then give to his Disciples D. A Direction to avoid Malice against their Brethren Chap. 17 forgiving them upon a profession of Repentance P. What Miracle followed upon this D. The Cleansing Ten Lepers P. What was considerable in this Miracle D. That though Ten were cleansed yet there was but One that gave Thanks to God for his Cure and he was a Samaritan P. What other Discourse happened D. Upon the Pharisees Question when the Kingdom of God should come Christ admonished his Disciples against Security from the Instance of the Old World in the Dayes of Noah destroyed with a Flood and the People of Sodom in the Dayes of Lot destroyed with Fire and Brimstone P. What other Duty did Christ teach his Disciples D. The Duty of Fervent and Importunate Prayer Chap. 18 P. How did he teach it D. By the Parable of an Vnjust Judge who was wrought upon by the importunity of a poor Widow to revenge her of her Adversary P. How did Christ apply this Parable D. That if a Man could thus be prevailed with much more would God be so to take care of his Elect. P. What else was taught them D. The shaking off all Self-Confidence P. In what manner was this done D. By the Parable of a Pharisee and Publican going to Pray in the Temple the Pharisee boasting of his good Deeds but the Publican humbly confessing his sins whereupon He was justified but the Pharisee was not P. What person do we read of that next entertained Christ D. Zacheus the Publican Chap. 19 P. How did he manifest his inclination to entertain him D. Being Low of Stature he climbed into a Sycamore-Tree to see him as he passed along P. Was this kindly taken by our Saviour D. So kindly that espying him in the Tree he called him to come down and proffered to be a Guest at his House P. What Repentance did Zacheus then shew for his former sins D. Not only the Receiving of Christ joyfully but declaring his Readiness to give Half of his Goods to the Poor and restoring Fourfold to any one whom he had wronged by false Accusation P. What Compassion did Christ shew to Jerusalem whither he was then going D. No sooner did he see the City but he wept lamenting the Desolation which should come upon it P. What Particulars are here recorded concerning Christ's Passion D. The Exhortation which he gave to his Followers Chap. 23 that they should not weep for him but themselves the Praying for his Enemies and the Conversion of the Penitent Malefactor who justified Christ's Innocency when he died with him P. What followed after his Fassion which is not elsewhere declared D. His Discoursing with the Two Disciples going to Emaus Chap. 24 expounding to them the Scriptures concerning himself and being known unto them in Eating with them P. Did he not likewise discover himself to the rest of the Disciples D. Yes for he appeared to them when they were together making them to feel his Body and Eating in their presence P. Did he not at that time give them some Promise D. He gave them the Promise of the Holy Ghost's being sent commanding them to stay at Jerusalem till that Promise was fulfilled P. What was there remarkable in Christ's Ascension D. That leading his Disciples as far as Bethany he Blessed them and while he did so was carried from them into Heaven P. What did the Disciples do after his Ascension D. They worshipped him returning to Jerusalem with great Joy continuing in the Temple and praising God The End of S. LUKE S. JOHN VVHo was the Writer of this Gospel D. S. JOHN Christ's Beloved Disciple P. Doth he write of the same things with the other Evangelists D. No for his principal Business being to convince those of his time concerning Christ's Divinity he purposely relates such things as gave the most evident Proofs of it whereupon he is

themselves in Gravity and Sobriety P. Doth not the Apostle give Timothy some particular Caution D. He cautions Timothy concerning the sins of the latter Times Chap. 4 when Lies would be spoken Marriage and Meats forbidden of which he shews the great crime and exhorts him unto the example of true Godliness diligent Study and taking heed both to Himself and his Doctrine P. Having shewed his Duty as a Preacher how is he taught to behave himself as a Ruler in the Church D. By certain Rules As 1. Chap. 5 Not to reprove an Elder but with great meekness 2. To take care of Widows for their Maintenance if old if young for fear of further Inconveniences appointing them to Marry shewing at what Age they should be taken into the Churches Provision 3. To provide for the support of those Elders who were diligent in their Work for the Churches Good And 4. The not Laying Hands suddenly on any man nor being Partaker of the Sins of others P. What further Directions doth he give D. He teacheth Servants to be obedient to their Masters shews the Danger of immoderately loving the World exhorts Timothy to fight the good fight of Faith to the careful keeping his Commands charging him also to teach Rich men Charity towards the Poor for their own eternal Good and so ends with Advice that he should not concern himself with Nice and Foolish Questions The End of the First Epistle to TIMOTHY II TIMOTHY P. VVHat doth this Second Epistle to TIMOTHY contain D. The Apostle begins it with a Commendation of the excellent Faith in Timothy's Mother and Grandmother exhorting him to stir up the Gift of God which was given him Chap. 2 to bear up under Persecution and to continue in the True Doctrine as a good Souldier of Jesus Christ P. But besides this as a Christian what is he exhorted to as a Preacher D. To Preach well and not to give way to erroneous Opinions such as those of Hymeneus and Philetus concerning the Resurrection as if already past to flee youthful Lusts and exercise the Graces of Meekness and Gentleness P. What Account doth the Apostle give concerning the latter days D. He gives an account of several sins which should then be rife particularly a Pretence of Religion where there is nothing of it in reality P. How is Timothy encouraged to avoid this and other Inconveniences D. By Three Arguments P. What is the First D. S. Paul's Example in the enduring of Afflictions P. What is the Second D. The increase of those wicked men in their Proceedings which should work upon him to continue in the good Doctrine he had learned P. What is the Third D. The Divine Inspiration of the Scriptures designed to render him and every man of God accomplished for all Good Works P. Are there no other Directions given him as a Preacher D. Yes Chap. 4 A Charge as in the presence of God Christ and his Holy Angels to be industrious in Preaching the Gospel P. What Arguments are used to enforce this D. The arising of False Teachers in the Church to whom several persons having itching Ears would be enclined and the drawing near of this Apostle's own Martyrdom upon which he expected a Crown of Righteousness P. What else doth this Epistle contain D. Some things particularly relating to the Apostles own Concern but especially an account of his first deliverance from Nero whereupon he grounded an expectancy of God's delivering him from every evil way and work The End of the Second to TIMOTHY TITUS P. WHat is the Substance of this Epistle D. S. Paul having left Titus to order the affairs of the Church in Crete Chap. 1 gives him the Character of a good Bishop and recommends several things to his Care and Practice P. What is the general Direction D. To speak the things which become Sound Doctrine Chap. 2 P. What are the Particulars D. To teach the Duties of Sobriety Temperance and Soundness of Faith in old men a sober behaviour in Aged Women Obedience in the Younger Women to their Husbands and Care of their Families Discretion in the Younger men Justice in Servants towards their Masters P. What Argument is used for these Duties D. The Grace of God appearing which teacheth us to deny all Wickedness and to live in Holiness Righteousness and Sobriety P. What else doth the Apostle command D. Obedience to Authority Chap. 3 the avoiding in Titus himself foolish Disputes and that he should warn the Christians to Carefulness in good Works The End of the Epist to TITUS PHILEMON P. WHat is the Substance of this Epistle D. S. Paul's Joy to hear of Philemon's good Life whom he desires to encourage Onesiphorus in his Conversion and receive him with all kindness notwithstanding his former faults being willing to repay all things wherein Onesiphorus might have done Philemon injury The End of PHILEMON HEBREWS P. WHy is this called the Epistle to the HEBREWS D. Because it was written to the Jews so called from Heber one of Abraham's Progenitors P. Who was the Author of this Epistle D. Several persons are named but it is generally believed to be S. Paul P. Is there no Difference between this and the rest of his Epistles D. Yes not only in the Matter but in the Form too P. What is the Difference in point of Form D. The omitting that constant Salutation the Beginning with his Name which is used in all the others P. May not this be the reason why it is supposed not to be his D. Most probably it may from a Passage of his own The Salutation of me Paul with mine own Hand 2 Thes 3.17 which is the Token in every Epistle So I write P. Why was that Salutation omitted in this rather than in any other Epistle D. Because the Jews having a grand Prejudice against S. Paul upon the account of his forsaking their Religion might by seeing his Name in the Front give less entertainment to the Doctrines delivered by him P. What is the Subject-Matter of the Epistle D. A Declaration of Christ in his Person and Offices Chap. 1 and thereby proving him to be the true Messias P. Wherewith doth it begin D. With his Person Chap. 1 Asserting plainly his Divinity and his Humanity shewing also the necessity of his being Man for the Good of Mankind P. What follows next D. An Account of his Offices Prophetical Priestly and Kingly P. What Account is there of his Prophetical Office D. He is compared with and preferred before MOSES the Great Prophet of the Jews Moses being but a Servant Christ a Son P. What Duties are hereupon urged D. The great Duty of Faith which the Israelites wanting were not suffered to enter into God's Rest i. e. the Land of Canaan P. What other use doth the Apostle make of this D. Transferring his Argument from the Earthly to the Eternal Rest in Heaven he engageth the Hebrews to Carefulness lest they should fall short of it by quoting a Passage of