20 21. Luk. 22. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20. 1 Cor. 11. 23 24. b Luk. 22. 19. 1 Cor. 11. 25 26. c Mark 14. 22 23 24. 1 Cor. 11. 24. 25. Joh. 6. 63. d 1 Cor. 11. 23. 25. e 1 Cor. 11. 24. Mat. 26. 26. f Mat. 26. 26. Mark 14. 22. Luk. 22. 19. Q 2. When did Christ appoint this Sacrament A. On the night wherein he was betrayed to suffer 1 Cor. 11. 23. Q 3. Whence is the right use of it to be learned A. From the Word 3 Whatever is more than these is of our own practice and actions of our Saviour as its institution Q. 4. What were the actions of our Saviour to be imitated by us A. First blessing the elements by Prayer secondly breaking the bread and powring out the Wine thirdly distributing them to the receivers sitting in a Table gesture Matth. 26. 26. Mark 14. 22. Luk. 22. 19 20. 1 Cor. 11. 23 24. Q. 5. What were the words of Christ A. First of command Take eat Secondly of Promise This is my Body Thirdly of Institution for perpetual use This do c. 1 Cor. 11. 24 25 26. Q. 6. Who are to be 4 Faith in Gods promises which it doth confirm union with Christ whereof it is a Seal and obedience to the right use of the Ordinance it self is required of all Receivers 5 There is not any one Action pertaining to the Spiritual Nature of this Sacrament not any end put upon it by Christ as first the partaking of his Body and Blood Secondly setting forth of his Death for us Thirdly declaring of our Union with him and his but require Faith Grace and Holiness in the Receivers receivers of this Sacrament A. Those onely have a true right to the Signs who by Faith have an holy interest in Christ the thing signified 1 Cor. 11. 27 28 29. Joh. 6. 63. Q. 7. Do the elements remain Bread and wine still after the blessing of them A. Yes all the spiritual change is wrought by the Faith of the Receiver not the words of the Giver to them that Believe they are the Body and Blood of Christ Joh. 6. 63. 1 Cor. 10. 4. and 11. 29. CHAP. XXV Of the Communion of Saints the fifth priviledge of Believers Q. 1. What is the Communion of Saints A. An holy conjunction 1 By Vertue of this we partake in all the good and evil of the People of God throout the World between all God's People wrought by their participation of the same Spirit whereby we are all made Members of that one Body whereof Christ is the head Cant. 6. 9. Jer. 32. 39. Joh. 17. 22. 1 Cor. 12. 12. Ephes. 4. 3 4 5 6. 13. 1 Joh. 1. 3. 6 7. Q. 2. Of what sort is this Union A. First a spiritual and internal in the injoyment of the same Spirit and Graces which is the union of the Church Catholick Secondly b external and ecclesiastical in the same outward Ordinances which is the Union of particular Congregations a 1 Cor. 12. 12 13. Ephes. 2. 16. 19 20 21 22. 1 Cor. 10. 17. Joh. 17. 11. 21 22. Joh. 10. 16. Heb. 2. 11. b 1 Cor. 1. 10 11. Rom. 12. 5. 1 Cor. 12. 27 28. Ephes. 4. 11 12 13. Phil. 2. 2. Col. 3. 15. 1 Pet. 3. 8. CHAP. XXVI Of particular Churches Q. 1. What are particular Churches A. Peculiar a Assemblies 1 Every corruption doth not presently unchurch a People 2 Unholiness of fellow worshippers defileth not Gods Ordinances of Professors in one Place b under Officers of Christs Institution c enjoying the Ordinances of God d and leading Lives beseeming their holy Calling a Act. 11. 26. 1 Cor. 4. 17 11. 22. 2 Cor. 1. 1. b Act. 20. 17. 28. 14. 23. 2 Cor. 8. 23. Heb. 13. 17. c 1 Cor. 1. 5. Revel 2. 1 2 3. d 2 Thess. 3. 5. 6. 11. Gal. 6. 16. Phil. 3. 18. 1 Thes. 2. 12. Q. 2. What are the ordinary Officers of such Churches A. First a Pastors or Doctors 3 Ministers are the Bishops of the Lord Lord-bishops came from Rome to teach and exhort secondly b Elders to assist in Rule and Government thirdly c Deacons to provide for the poor 4 Rom. 12. 7 8. Ephes. 4. 10. 1 Cor. 12. 28. b Rom. 12. 8. 1 Tim. 5. 17. c Act. 6. 2 3. Q. 3. What is required of these Officers especially the chiefest or Ministers A. a That they be faithful in the Ministry committed unto them b sedulous in dispensing the Word c watching for the good of the Souls committed to them d going before them in an Example of all godliness and holiness of Life a 1 Cor. 4. 2. Act. 20. 18 19 20. b 2 Tim. 2. 15. and 4. 1 2 3 4 5. c Tit. 1. 13. 1 Tim. 4. 15 16. d Tit. 2. 7. 1 Tim. 4. 12. Matth. 5. 16. Act. 25. Q. 4. What is required in the People unto them A. Obedience a to their Message and Ministery b honour and love to their Persons c maintenance to them and their Families a 2 Cor. 5. 20. Rom. 6. 17. Heb. 13. 17. 2 Thess. 3. 14. Rom. 16. 19. 2 Cor. 10. 4 5 6. b 1 Cor. 4. 1. Gal. 4. 14. 1 Tim. 5. 17 18. c Luk. 10. 7. Jam. 5. 4. 1 Tim. 5. 17 18. 1 Cor. 9. 9 10 11 12 13. CHAP. XXVII Of the last Priviledge of Believers being the Door of entrance into Glory Q. 1. What is the Resurrection of the Flesh A. An Act of the 1 The Resurrection of the Flesh hereafter is a powerful motive to live after the Spirit here mighty power of Gods holy Spirit applying unto us the vertue of Christs resurrection whereby at the last day he will raise our whole Bodies from the Dust to be united again into our Souls in everlasting Happiness Job 19. 25 26 27. Psal. 16. 9 10 11. Esa. 26. 19. Ezek. 37. 2 3. Dan. 12. 2. 1 Cor. 15 16. c. Revet 20. 12 13. Q. 2. What is the end of this whole Dispensation A. The Glory of God in our eternal Salvation To him be all Glory and Honour for evermore Amen FINIS Imprimatur John Downame
Humanity to be born and dye of Scripture speaking of the great God Jehovah in the Old Testament applyed to our Saviour in the New as Numb 21. 5 6. in 1 Cor. 10. 9. Psal. 102. 24 25. in Heb. 1. 10. Esa. 6. 2 3 4. in Joh. 12. 40 41. Esa. 8. 13 14. in Luk. 2. 34. Rom. 9. 33. Esa. 40. 3 4. in Joh. 1. Esa. 45. 22 23. in Rom. 14. 11. Phil. 2. 8. Mal. 3. 1. in Matth. 11. 10. Secondly By the works of the Deity ascribed unto him as first of Creation Joh. 1. 3. 1 Cor. 8. 6. Heb. 1. 21. secondly of preservation in providence Heb. 1. 3. Joh. 5. 17. thirdly 4 4 What ever may be said of either Nature may be said of his whole Person So God may be said to die but not the God-head the man Christ to be every where but not his humanity for his one Person is all this Miracles Thirdly By the essential attributes of God being ascribed unto him as first immensity Mat. 28. 20. Joh. 14. 23. Ephes. 3. 17. secondly Eternity Joh. 1. 1. Revel 1. 11. Mich. 5. 2. thirdly Immutability Heb. 1. 11 12 fourthly Omniscience Joh. 21. 17. Revel 2. 23. fifthly Majesty and Glory equal to his Father Joh. 5. 23. Revel 5. 13. Phil. 1. 2. 6. 9 10. Fourthly By the Names given unto him as first of God expresly Joh. 1. 1. 20. 28. Act. 20. 28. Rom. 9. 5. Phil. 2. 6. Heb. 1. 8. 1 Tim. 3. 16. secondly of the Son of God Joh. 1. 18. Rom. 8. 3. c. Q. 4. Was it necessary that our Redeemer should be God A. Yes that he might be able to save to the uttermost and to satisfie the wrath of his Father which no creature could perform Esa. 43. 25. 53. 6. Dan. 9. 17. 19. Q. 5. How prove you that he was a perfect man A. First by the Prophesies that went before that so he should be 5 The monstrous figment of transubstantiation or Christs corporal presence in the Sacrament fully overthrows our Saviours humane nature and makes him a meer shadow Gen. 3. 15. 18. 18. Secondly by the relation of their accomplishment Mat. 1. 1. Rom. 1. 4. Gal. 4. 4. Thirdly by the Scriptures assigning to him those things which are required to a perfect man as first a Body Luk. 24. 39. Heb. 2. 17. 10. 5. 1 Joh. 1. 1. secondly a Soul Matth. 26. 39. Mark 14. 34. and 6 All natural properties are double in Christ as will c. still distinct all personal as subsistence single therein first a Will Mat. 26. 39. secondly Affections Mat. 3. 5. Luk. 10. 21. thirdly Indowments Luk. 2. 52. Fourthly general infirmities of nature Mat. 4. 2. Joh. 4. 6. Heb. 2. 18. Q. 6. Wherefore was our Redeemer to be Man A. That the nature which had offended might suffer and make satisfaction and so he might be every way a fit and sufficient Saviour for men Heb. 2. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17. CHAP. XI Of the Offices of Christ and First of his Kingly Q 1. How many are the Offices of Jesus Christ A. Three first of a a King Secondly b a 1 In the exercise of these Offices Christ is also the sole head husband and first-born of the Church 2 Papal usurpation upon these Offices of Christ manifest the Pope to be the man of Sin Priest Thirdly a c Prophet a Psal. 2. 6. b Psal. 110. 4. c Deut. 18. 15. Q. 2. Hath he these Offices peculiar by Nature A. No he onely received them for the present Dispensation until the work of Redemtion be perfected Psal. 110. 1. Act. 2. 36. 10. 42. 1 Cor. 13. 12. 15. 27 28. Phil. 2. 9. Heb. 3. 2. 6. 2. 7 8 9. Q. 3. Wherein doth the Kingly Office of Christ consist A. In a two-fold power First his power of ruling in and over his Church Secondly his power of subduing his Enemies Psal. 110. 3 4 5 6 7. Q. 4. What is his ruling power in and over his People A. That supream Authority which 3 Christs subjects are all born Rebels are stubborn until he make them obedient by his word and Spirit 4 Christ hath not delegated his Kingly power of Law-making for his Church to any here below for their everlasting good he useth towards them whereof in general there be two acts first a internal and spiritual in converting their Souls unto him making them unto himself a willing obedient persevering People secondly b external and ecclesiastical in giving perfect Laws and Rules for their Government as gathered into holy Societies under him a Esa. 53. 12. 59. 20 21. with Heb. 8. 10 11 12. Esa. 61. 1. 2. Joh. 1. 16. 12. 32. Mark 1. 15. Mat. 28. 20. 2 Cor. 10. 4 5. b Mat. 16. 19. 1 Cor. 12. 28. Ephes. 4. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14. 2 Tim. 3. 16 17. Revel 22. 18 19. Q. 5. How many are the acts of his Kingly power towards his Enemies A. Two also first a internal by the 5 The end of Christ in exercising his kingly power over his Enemies is the glory of his Gospel and the good of his People mighty working of his Word and the spirit of Bondage upon their hearts convincing amazing terrifying their Consciences hardning their spirits for ruine Secondly b external in Judgements and Vengeance which oft times he beginneth in this Life and will continue unto Eternity a Psal. 110. Joh. 6. 46. 8. 59. 9. 41. 12. 40. 2 Cor. 10. 4 5 6. 1 Cor. 5. 6. 1 Tim. 1. 20. b Mark 16. 16. Luk. 19. 21. Act. 13. 11. Revel 17. 14. CHAP. XII Of Christ's Priestly Office Q. 1. By what means did Jesus Christ undertake the Office of an eternal Priest A. By a the Decree Ordination and will of God his Father b whereunto he yielded voluntary obedience so c that concerning this there was a Compact and Covenant between them a Psal. 110. 4. Heb. 4. 5 6. 7. 17 18. b Esa. 50. 4 5 6. Heb. 10. 5 6 7 8 9 10. c Psal. 2. 7 8. Esa. 53. 8. 10 11 12 Phil. 2. 7. 9. Heb. 12. 2. Joh. 17. 2. 4. Q. 2. Wherein doth his execution of this Office consist A. In bringing his People unto God Heb. 2. 10. and 4. 15. and 7. 25. Q. 3. What are the parts of it A. First a oblation secondly b intercession 1 Against both these the Papists are exceedingly blasphemous against the one by making their Mass a sacrifice for Sins the other by making Saints mediators of Intercession a Heb. 9. 13. b Heb. 7. 25. Q. 4. What is the oblation of Christ A. The a offering up of himself upon the Altar of the Cross an holy propitiatory sacrifice for the sins of all the Elect throughout the World as b also the presentation of himself for us in Heaven sprinkled with the blood of the Covenant a Esa. 53. 10 12. Joh. 3. 16.
repent A. First Union with Christ secondly Adoption of Children thirdly Christian Liberty fourthly a Spiritual holy right to the Seals of the new Covenant fifthly communion with all Saints sixthly Resurrection of the Body unto Life Eternal Q. 2. What is our Union with Christ A. An a holy spiritual 1 By vertue of this Union Christ suffereth in our Afflictions and we fill up in our Bodies what remaineth as his 2 From Christ as head of the Church we have spiritual Life Sense and Motion or growth in Grace secondly as the Husband of the Church Love and Redemption thirdly as the Foundation thereof Stability and Perseverance Conjunction unto him as our b Head c Husband and d Foundation e whereby we are made Partakers of the same Spirit with him f and derive all good things from him a 1 Cor. 12. 12. Joh. 15 1 2. 5 6 7. 17. 23. b Ephes. 4. 15. 5. 23. Col. 1. 18. c 2 Cor. 11. 2. Ephes. 5. 25 26 27. Revel 21. 9. d Matth. 16. 18. Ephes. 2. 20 21 22. 1 Pet. 2. 4 5 6 7. e Rom. 8. 9. 11. Gal. 4. 6. Phil. 1. 19. f Joh. 1. 12. 16. Ephes. 1. 3. Q. 3. What is our adoption A. Our gracious Reception into the family of God as his Children and co heirs with Christ Joh. 1. 12. Rom. 8. 15. 17. Gal. 4. 5. Ephes. 1. 5. Q. 4. How came we to know this A. By the especial working of the holy 3 This is that great honour dignity of believers which exalts them to despising all earthly thrones Spirit in our hearts sealing unto us the promises of God and raising up our Souls to an assured expectation of the promised Inheritance Rom. 8. 15. 17. Ephes. 4. 30. 1 Joh. 3. 1. Rom. 8. 19. 23. Titus 2. 12. Q. 5. What is our Christian liberty A. An 4 Our liberty is our Inheritance here below which we ought to contend for against all opposers holy and spiritual a freedom from the b slavery of Sin the c bondage of Death and Hell the d curse of the Law e Jewish Ceremonies and f thraldom of Conscience purchased for us by Jesus Christ and g revealed to us by the holy Spirit a Gal. 5. 1. b Joh. 8. 32 34 36. Rom. 6. 17 18. Esa. 61. 1. 1 Joh. 1. 7. 2 Cor. 5. 21. c Rom. 8. 15. Heb. 2. 15. 1 Cor. 15. 55 57. d Gal. 3. 13. Ephes. 2. 15 16. Gal 4 5. Rom. 8. 1. e Act. 15. 10 11. Gal. 3. 4 5 Chapters f 2 Cor. 1. 24. 1 Cor. 7. 23. 1 Pet. 2. 16. g 1 Cor 2. 12. Q. 6. Are we then wholly freed from the Moral Law A. Yes as a a Covenant 5 Nothing makes men condemn the Law as a rule but hatred of that universal holiness which it doth require or as it hath any thing in it bringing into bondage as the curse power dominion and rigid exaction of obedience b but not as it is a rule of Life and Holiness a Jer. 31. 31 32 33. Rom. 7. 1 2 3. Rom. 6. 14. Gal. 3. 19. 24. Rom. 8. 2. Gal. 5. 18. b Mat. 5. 17. Rom. 3. 31. 7. 13. 22 25. Q. 7. Are we not freed by Christ from the Magistrates Power and humane Authority A. No being ordained of 6 Rule and Authority are as necessary for humane society as Fire and Water for our Lives God and commanding for him we owe them all lawful obedience Rom. 13. 1 2 3 4. 1 Tim. 2. 1 2. 1 Pet. 2. 13 14 15. CHAP. XXII Of the Sacraments of the new Covenant in particular a holy right whereunto is the fourth priviledge of Believers Q. 1. What are the Seals of the new Testament A. Sacraments instituted of Christ to be visible Seals and Pledges whereby God in him confirmeth the Promises of the Covenant to all Believers restipulating of them growth in Faith and Obedience Mark 16. 16. Joh. 3. 5. Act. 2. 38. 22. 16. Rom. 4. 11. 1 Cor. 10. 2 3 4. 1 Cor. 11. 26 27 28 29. Q. 2. How doth God by these Sacraments bestow Grace upon us A. Not by any 1 This is one of the greatest mysteries of the Roman Magick and jugling that corporal elements should have a power to forgive sins and confer spiritual Grace real essential conveying of spiritual Grace by corporeal means but by the way of Promise Obsignation and Covenant confirming the Grace wrought in us by the Word and Spirit Heb. 4. 2. 1. Cor. 10. Rom. 4. 11. 1. 17. Mark 16. 16. Ephes. 5. 26. Q. 3. How do our Sacraments differ from the Sacraments of the Jews A. Accidentally onely in things concerning the outward matter and form as their number quality clearness of signification and the like not essentially in the things signified or Grace confirmed 1 Cor. 10. 1 2 3. c. Joh. 6. 35. 1 Cor. 5. 7. Phil. 3. 3. Col. 2. 11. CHAP. XXIII Of Baptism Q. 1. Which are these Sacraments A. Baptism and the Lord's Supper Q. 2. What is Baptism A. An a holy action appointed 1 Not the want but the contempt of this Sacrament is damnable 2 It is hard to say whether the Errour of the Papists requiring Baptism of absolute indispensable necessity to the Salvation of every Infant or that of the Anabaptists debarring them from it altogether be the most uncharitable of Christ whereby being sprinkled with water in the Name of the whole Trinity by a lawful Minister of the Church b we are admitted into the Family of God c and have the benefits of the blood of Christ confirmed unto us a Matth. 28. 19. Mark 16. 15 16. b Act. 2. 41. 8. 37. c Act. 2. 38 39. Joh. 3. 5. Rom. 6. 3 4 5. 1 Cor. 12. 13. Q. 3. To whom doth this Sacrament belong A. Unto all to whom the promise of the Covenant is made that is to Believers and to their Seed Act. 2. 39. Gen. 17. 11 12. Act. 16. 15. Rom. 4. 10 11. 1 Cor. 7. 14. Q. 4. How can Baptisme seal the pardon of all Sins to us all our personal Sins following it A. In as much as it is a Seal of that promise which gives pardon of all to Believers Act. 2. 39. Rom. 4. 11 12. CHAP. XXIV Of the Lords Supper Q 1. What is the Lord Supper A. An a holy action instituted and 1 Baptisme is the Sacrament of our new Birth this of our further growth in Christ. appointed by Christ b to set forth his Death c and communicate unto us spiritually his Body and Blood by Faith being d represented by Bread and Wine e blessed by his Word and Prayer f broken 2 No part of Christian Religion was ever so vilely contaminated and abused by profane wretches as this pure holy plain action and institution of our Saviour witness the Popish horrid monster of transubstantiation and their Idolatrous Mass. powred out and received of Believers a Mat. 26.