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A96801 Childrens bread or, A briefe forme of Christian doctrine, necessary for the instruction of such as are ignorant; and for the edification of such as have attained some measure of knowledge. By Tho: Wolfall minister of the Gospel, and pastour of Stanerton in Northumberland. Wolfall, Thomas. 1646 (1646) Wing W3248; Thomason E1186_11; ESTC R208229 7,851 18

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Tables the first containe our duty towards God in the foure first and our duty towards others in the six last Q. What are the speciall duties required in the first Commandement Thou shalt have no other gods before me A. It teacheth that we ought to know worship and obey the only true God 2. Precept Thou shalt not make to thy selfe c. Q What teacheth the second A. That we worship the true God with such meanes and gestures as hee hath prescribed 3. Precept Thou shalt not take c. Q What teacheth the third A. That we use the titles word and ordinances of God with reverence and godly feare Q. What teacheth the fourth Remember that thou keep c. A. That we set apart the Lords Sabbath as from our ordinary labours so from all prophane sports as a holy time to be spent in hearing the word reading the Scriptures meditation conference and prayer Q. What are the speciall duties taught in the second Table 1. Honour thy Father A. The first teacheth that we honour persons according to their lawfull dignity 2. Thou shalt not kill The second that wee preserve the life The third the chastity The fourth the goods 3 Thou shalt not commit adultery The fifth the good name of our neighbour 4. Thou shalt not steale Q What teacheth the sixth 5. Thou shalt not bear false witnes c. A. That we be content with our owne condition and heartily desire the prosperity of others 6. Thou shalt not cover c. Q What are the speciall vices forbidden in these ten Commandements A. Whatsoever any Commandement affirmeth the contrary thereunto is a sin and therefore forbidden Q Were the Iewes unto whom the morall law was given on Mount Sinai partakers of the same new Covenant that Christians are now partakers of A. They were for it was the same Conant for substance they had the same Christ the same spirit and the same faith Iohn 19.25 Gen. 49.10 Ezek. 36.26 1 Cor. 10.4 But secondly There was a graduall distinction they saw Christ in the shadow and but darkly but we with open face and in the light they beleeved in the Messiah to come and we in Christ already come Heb 13.8 1 Cor. 3.18 Q. What are those gifts that Christ as King bestowes upon his Church A. Some are common as ministeriall and miraculous gifts and some are speciall as saving and sanctifying gifts 1 Cor. 12.4 5 6 7. Rom. 8.9 Q Vpon whom are these speciall gifts bestowed A. Upon his elect Rom. 11.5 Tit. 1.1 1 Pet. 1.2 1 Thes 5.9 2 Thes 2.13 Q. What is election A. It is the eternall decree of God whereby he maketh choice of certain persons out of the lost race of mankinde to be vessels of honour to the praise of his glorious grace Ephes 1.4 6. Rom. 8.29 30. Rom 11.7 Q Are we in Covenant so soon as we are elected A. No because the Covenant is in time and upon conditions but election is eternall and absolute yet it doth infallibly make way for the Covenant Rom 9.13 Iam. 1.17 Ephes 1.6 Q. Then being elected we may live as we list A. No because election ordaining the end Salvation ordains also our making and keeping Covenant with God Rom. 8.29 CHHAP IV. Of the observation and termes of the Covenant Qu. VVHat is it to keep Covenant A. It is to stand to those Articles contained in the Covenant with faith and a good conscience Ier. 30.11 1 Tim. 1.10 Q. What then is it to sin A. Sin is every breach of Gods Covenant Levit. 26.15 Iere. 11.10 Isa 24. 1 Mal. 2.8 10. Rom. 1.31 Q Why so A. Because he that breaks Covenant sins both against Law and Gospel Q. What are those great sins against the Covenant A. Infidelity impenitency hypocrisie and apostasie Marke 16.16 Luke 13.23 Rom. 2.4 1 Tim. 4.1 2 Tim. 3.1 Rev. 2.4 Marke 3.28 29. Q. How is infidelity a sin against the Covenant A. In that it refuseth Christ and neglecteth and contemneth the means Iohn 1.11 13. Mat. 21.33 Q. How is impenitency a sin against the Covenant A. In that neither the discovery of our misery nor the tender of mercy will soften impenitent hearts Mat. 11.17 Q How is hypocrisie a sin against the Covenant A. In that men professe Christ in words and deny him in their deeds Tit. 1.16 Q How is apostasie a sin against the Covenant A. Either when we fall partially and leave our first love or finally and never return Rev. 2.5 2 Pet 2.20 21. Q. What are the termes of the Covenant A. On Gods part his taking the redeemed in Christ to be his people On mans part a Christians taking of God by faith in Christ to be his God Hos 2.19 Isa 54.10 Isa 61.8 Ier. 32.40 41. Iohn 3.33 Q What flowes from hence A. Our union with Christ and our communion with his Church Q What flowes from our union with Christ A. Sanctification and Adoption 2 Cor. 5.17 Ioh. 1.12 13 Q. What is Sanctification A. It is a new impression of the Image of God whereby our natures and purposes are universally changed from the state of nature to the state of grace Rom. 12.2 Eph. 4.24 2 Cor. 4.16 Q. What are the parts of Sanctification A. Mortification whereby the power of sin is destroyed that it rules not over us and Renovation whereby we become new creatures Col 3.3 5. and 10. Rom. 8.13 Q. By what means are these graces wrought in us A. By the faithfull preaching of the word the power of the holy Ghost serious consideration godly sorrow and fervent prayer Iohn 17.17 Acts 10.34 2 Cor. 3.9 Psal 119.59 2 Cor. 7.10 Iam. 1.5 Q. What is adoption A. It is Gods taking of strangers from the wombe to be his children of his free grace Isa 43.6 and 56.45 and 61.5 6. Q. What are the priviledges of our adoption A. A spirit of prayer whereby we cry Abba Father assurance of Gods love in perseverance and glorification Rom 8.16 and 26. Gal. 4.4 Q. What is Prayer A. It is an act of the spirit of adoption craving supply of our wants in the name of Christ giving thanks for mercies received Q When doth the Spirit teach us to pray right A. When we pray according to the form prescribed by Christ Matth 6.9 Q But if we have the Spirit teaching us to pray what need we a forme A Because the Spirit teacheth by the word and by the word we try the Spirit 1 Ioh 4.1 Q. Into how many parts is the Lords prayer divided A. Into three First a Preface Secondly six Petitions Thirdly the conclusion Q Our Father which art c. What doth the preface contain A. That we pray to God as his Sons and for others aswell as for our selves and with hearts lifted up towards Heaven Q What doth the first Petition contain A. Hallowed be thy Name We crave that God would honour and advance his glory worship and