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A31334	Catechistical guide to sinners, and to such converts that are babes in Christ wherein all the necessary points of religion are methodically proposed in Scripture-language, abundantly confirmed by the Holy Scriptures, and in some places concisely expounded : in the whole, all controversies are warily shunn'd, so that all true Christians, of what persuassion soever, may (if they need the help of others) use this catechism for their children, or others that are under their power and card / written upon request, by a lover of truth and peace.	Norton, John, 1606-1663.	1680 (1680)	Wing C1480; ESTC R9600	51,156	148

because they do the Works of the Devil and may expect to go into everlasting Fire with the Devil his Angels Rom. 6.16 19 21 23. Joh. 8.41 44. 1 Joh. 3.8 Mat. 25.41 Q. Now tell me What is the Work of God by Jesus Christ for the saving of Sinners A. The Work of God by Jesus Christ for the saving of Sinners does respect their Repentance and upon Repentance the forgiveness of their Sins and their becoming the Children of God This Work does respect the change of their Hearts by Repentance whereby of evil Men they become good like unto good Trees which are fit to bring forth good Fruit Mat. 12.33 This Work also respects the change of their State in that by Repentance they obtain that Justification and Adoption which are here attainable Of these things see afterwards Q. It will be convenient to inquire after the Design of this Work before we speak of the Work it self and therefore I shall first ask you this Question What is Repentance A. This Repentance we are speaking of Is a turning to God with the whole Heart in order to the serving of him all the days of our Life Repentance is declared to be a turning to God and as that which foregoes our living in his Service Act. 26.20 I Paul shewed first to them of Damascus and at Jerusalem and throughout all the Coasts of Judea and then to the Gentiles that they should repent and turn to God and do Works meet for Repentance 1 Thess 1.9 Ye turned to God from Idols to serve the living and true God and to wait for his Son from Heaven c. See Acts 15.19 This turning must be with the whole Heart 1 Sam. 12.3 Joel 2.12 Q. But wherein does this turning to God with the whole Heart consist A. Turning to God with the whole Heart does consist in that exercise of the Heart whereby a Man from a due apprehension of his Sins and Danger also of God's Will and Promise and from a due consideration thereof does suitably thereunto confess or acknowledg his Sins unto God and purpose or resolve to serve God and keep his Commandments This turning to G●d or this Repentance does lie in a confession of Sin and in a resolution of serving God that is of forsaking Sin The Parable of the Prodigal in Luke 15.17 c. speaks forth this Add Prov. 28.13 He that covereth his Sins shall not prosper but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have Mercy See Hos 14.1 2 3. Sometimes the whole is set forth by one of these Thus it is by this confession and acknowledgment of sins 1 John 1.9 Psal 32.5 5.3 Jer. 3.13 Thus also by this resolution of serving God Jer. 5.24 30.21 2 Chron. 11.16 This Repentance or turning to God ariseth from that apprehension and consideration mentioned See for this Prov. 1.23 1 King 8.37 38. Ezek. 18 32. Matth. 13.15 Act. 11.21 1 King 8.47 Luk. 15.17 Deut. 32.29 Psalm 50.22 Ezek. 12.3 Hos 7.2 Hag. 1.5 7. Ezek. 18.14 28. Prov. 2.5 Q. When is Confession in Repentance such as it ought to be A. This Confession is then such as it ought to be when in confessing we are humbled abhorring and condemning our selves for our Sins with shame and sorrow and when we make supplication to God with earnestness and hope for Pardon and Acceptance This Confession must be with humiliation and supplication 2 Chron. 7.14 33.12 Repentance is sometimes set forth by Humiliation 2 Chron. 33.19 Jam. 4.10 by a contrite broken and humble Heart Psal 51.17 Isa 57.15 This Humiliation is an abhorring of our selves and condemning of our selves with shame and sorrow for our Sins Job 42.6 Ezek. 20.43 36.31 1 Cor. 11.31 Ezra 9.13 Luk. 15.19 21. Jer. 6.15 8.12 Rom. 6.21 Isa 44.9 Ezek. 16.61 63. 43.10 11. 36.32 Psalm 38.18 2 Cor. 7.9 10. Jam. 4.9 Ezra 10.6 Isa 22.12 Mat. 5.4 Isa 58.5 There must also be supplication to God for Pardon and Acceptance and it must be done with an earnest desire and hope to attain the same 1 King 8.47 c. Jer. 14.20 21. Hos 5.15 14.2 2 Chron. 11.14 33.12 Act. 9.11 Luk. 15.19 Ephes 1.12.13 Isa 55.13 Q. When is Resolution of Amendment such as it ought to be A. Resolution of Amendment or of serving God is then such as it ought to be when trusting in God we purpose to forsake all Sin and to observe all God's Commandments to the end of our Lives and that with the utmost of Self-denial in all worldly Pleasure Profit Honour and Safety The Purpose of the Heart in Repentance must be according to the true nature of serving God and therefore such as hath been described It must be a purpose of leaving Sin in the General and of known Sins in special and of doing the Will of God fully 1 Pet. 4.1 2. Hos 14.3 Isa 1.16 c. And this must be a Purpose of serving God to the end with the utmost of Self-denial Mat. 16.24 Then said Jesus unto his Disciples If any Man will come after me let him deny himself and take up his Cross and follow me Read Luke 14.25 to the end of the 33 verse And Men in this purposing must hope and trust in God for help and assistance that they may do according to their Intent and Purpose Isa 51.5 Mat. 12.21 Rom. 15.12 Psal 37.3 5. Isa 57.13 Q. You having declar'd what Repentance is I shall next enquire concerning the Privileges which they have that repent namely the forgiveness of their Sins and their being the Children of God Tell me What is this forgiveness A. The forgiveness of Sin which they that repent obtain from God is that pardon of their Sins whence they have peace with God as one who by Promise hath delivered them from the Wrath to come Rom. 5.1 Heb. 9.12 Q. And what is it for these repenting Souls to become the Children of God A. They become the Children of God in that they come to be as Children to God having access into a state of Grace or Favour wherein they may boast in hope of the Glory of God Rom. 5.2 Q. But is Repentance necessary and sufficient for obtaining this good and blessed condition A. It is so as the Holy Scriptures plentifully teach us See Luke 13.3 Rom. 2.5 Mat. 11.20 c. Act. 11.18 Mat. 13.15 James 3.20 Ezek. 18.30 Prov. 1.23 Q. If so How must we understand those Scriptures which shew that Faith or Believing is necessary and sufficient for obtaining the fore-mentioned Benefits See Rom. 5.1 2. Act. 13.39 and elsewhere A. In such Scriptures where only Faith or only Repentance is mentioned there Faith and Repentance are the same for there Repentance is implied in Faith or Faith in Repentance These words Faith and Repentance or Believing and Repenting in the business of our Salvation are used in the Holy Scriptures either alone or together When alone they signity one and the same thing but when together as in Act.