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the nanie of the Lord shall be saved. Ver. 14. How then shall they call on him in whom they have- not believed ? and how sliall they believe in him of whom thty have not heard .' and how shall they hear without a preacher? Ver. 15. And how shall they preach except P 6 they
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A Although ail are riot to be permitted to read the word piiblickly to the congregation ", yet all sorts of people are bound to read it ap'^art by themselves '% and with their
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they be sent ? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things ! Vcr, ] G. But they have not all obey- ed the gospel ; for Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? Ver. 17. So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Rom. i. 16. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ : for -t is the power of God unto salvation to every one that belie veth, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
156. "Deut. xxxi. 9. And Moses v.Tote this law, and delivered it unto the priests, the sons of Levi, which bare the ark of the covenant of Israel. Ver. 11. When all Israel i5 come to appear before the Lord fhy God in the place which he shall choose, thou shah read this law be- fore all Israel in their hearing. Ver. 1 2. Gather the people together, men, and women, and children, and thy stranger that is within thy gates, that they may hear, and that they may learn, and fear the Lord your God, and observe to do all the words of this law: Ver. 13. And that their children, which have not known any thing, may hear, and learn to fear the Lord your God, as long as ye live in the land, whither ye go over Jordan to possess it, Neh. viii. 2. And Ezra the priest brought the law before the congre- ir;nion, both of m.en and women, and I that cdnld hear with understand- _;, upon the first day of the se-
venth month. Ver. 3. And he read therein before the street that was before the water-gate, from the morning until mid-day, before the men, and the women, and those that could understand ; and the ears of all the people were attentive unto the book of the law. Neh. ix. 3. And they stood up in their place, and read in the book of the law of the Lord their God one fourth part of the day, and another fourth part they confessed, and worshipped the Lord their God. Ver. 4. 'I'hen stood up upon the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, ^c. and cried with a loud voice unto the Lord their God. Ver. ,5. "^fhen the Levites, Joshua, and Kadmiel, l^c. said. Stand up, and bless the Lord your God for ever and ever ; and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.
^Deut. xvii. 19. And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life : that he may learn to fear the Lord his God, to keep all the words of this law, and these statutes, to do them. Rev. i. 3. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein : for the time is at hand. John v. 39. Search the scriptures, for in them ye think yi huve eternal life, and they are -they which testify of me. Isa. xxxiv. 16. Seek ye out of the book of the Lord, and read : no one of these shall fail, —
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^ Dent. vi. 6. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart : Ver. 7. And thou shale teach theni diligjently un- to thy children; and shah talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the -way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. Ver. 8. And thou shait bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes. Ver. 9. And thou shall write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates. Gen. xviii. 17. And the J^ord said, Shall I hide from Abra- ham that thing which I do? Ver. J 9. I know him, that he will com- d his children and his household r him, and they shall keep the
way of the Lord, Psal. Ixxviii. 5.
For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, vhich he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children; Ver. G. That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born, who should arise and declare them to their children : Ver. 7. That they might s«t their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his com-
auiments.
^' I Cor. xiv. 6. Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine i Ver. 9.
So h'kewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be under- stood, hmv shall it be known what is spoken ? for ye shall speak into the air. Ver. 11. Therefore, if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me. Ver. 12. Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. Ver. 1.6. What is it then .' I will pray with the spirit, and I will prjy with the understand- ing also ; I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understand- ing also. Ver. 16. Else, when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, s€ei>ig he understandeth not what thou sayest .'Ver. 5^1. But if all prophesy, and there come in one that beiieveth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all. Ver. 27. If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by thrde, and that by course ; and let oi^e in- terpret. Ver. 28. But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church ; and let him speak to himself, and to God.
157. ^Psal. xix. 10. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold : sweeter also than honey, and the honey-comb. Neh. viii. 3. And he read therein before the street that was before the water- gate.
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gate, from the morning until mid- day, before the men and the women, and those that could understand ; and the ears of all the people were atten- tive unto the book of the law. Ver. 4. And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had
made for the purpose; Ver. 5.
And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people ; (for he was above all the people ;) and, when he opened it, all the people stood up : Ver. 6. And Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, amen, with lifting up their hands : and they bowed their heads, and worshipped the Lord ■with their faces to the ground, \ffc. io Verse 10. Exod. xxiv. 7. And he (Moses) took the book of the cove- nant, and read in the audience of the people ; and they said, All that the Lord hath said will we do, and be obedient. 2 Chron. xxxiv. 27. Be- cause thine heart was tender, and thou didst humble thyself before God, when thou heardest his words against this place, and against the in- habitants thereof, and humbledst thyself before me, and didst rend thy clothes, and weep before me ; I have even heard thee also, saith the Lord. Isa. Ixvi. 2.— —But to this man will I look, even to him that is poor, and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.
^2 Pet. i. 19- We have also a more sure word of prophecy ; where- unto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts. Ver. 20.
Knowing this first, that no prophe- cy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. Ver. 21. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man ; but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
b Luke xxiv. 45. Then opened he tlieir understanding, that they might understand the scriptures. 2 Cor. iii. 13. And not as Moses, whick put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished. Ver. 14. But their minds were blinded : for until this day re- maineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament ; which vail is done away in Christ, Ver. 15. But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart. Ver. 16. Nevertheless, when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away.
*^ Deut. xvii, 19. And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his lite ; that he may learn to fear the Lord his God, ts keep all the words of this law, and these statutes, to do them : Ver. 20. That his heart be not lifted up above his brethren, and that he turn not aside from the commandment to the right hand or to the left ; to the end that he may prolong his days,—
'dActs xvii. 11. These (Bereans) were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
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tention to the matter and scope of them * ; with medita- tion ^ appHcationS self-denial'', and prayer*.
Q. 158. By whom is the word of God to be preached ?
A. The word of God is to be preached only by such as are sufficiently gifted ^, and also duly approved and called to that office*..
Q. 159. How
* Acts viii. 30. And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Under- atandest thou what thou readest? Ver. 34. And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this ? of himself, or of some other man ? Luke T. 26. He said unto him, What is written in the law ? how readest thou ? Ver. 27. And he answering, said. Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. Ver. 28. And he said unto him. Thou hast an- swered right : this do, and thou shalt live.
f Psal. i. 2. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in his law doth he meditate day and night. Psal. cxix. 97. O how love I thy law ! it is my meditation all the day.
^ 2 Chron. xxxiv. 21. Go, enquire of the Lord for me, and for them that are left in Israel, and in Judnh, concerning the words of the book that is found ; for great is the wrath of the Lord that is poured out upon us, because our fathers have not kept the word of the Lord, to do after all that is written in this book.
h Prov. iii. 5. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart ; and lean not unto thine own understanding. Deut. xxxiii. 3. Yea, he loved the people ; all his saints are in thy hand ; and
they sat down at thy feet ; every one shall receive of thy words,
i Prov. ii. 1. My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my com- mandments with thee; Ver. 2. So that thou incline thine ear unto wis- dom, and apply thine heart to under- standing : Ver. 3. Yea, if tho« criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding: Ver. 4. If thou seekest her as silver, and search- est for her as for hid treasures ; Ver. 5. Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God. Ver. 6. For the Lord giveth wisdom ; out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. Psal. cxix. 18. Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Neh. viii. a. And Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God- And all the people answered. Amen, amen, with lifting up their hands : and they bowed their heads, and worshipped the I^ord with their faces to the ground. Ver. 8. So they read in the book, in the law of God dis- tinctly,—
158. Jt 1 Tim. iii. 2. A bi*hop then mu&t be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good be- haviour, given to hospiulity, apt to teach ; Ver. 6. Not a novice, lest, being lifted up with pride, he fall into the condemnation of the devil. Eph. iv. 8. Wherefore he saith. When he ascended up en high, he
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A. They that are called to labour in the mmistry of the word, are to preach sound doctrine"", diligently", in season and out of season ° ; plainly p, not in the enticing words of man*'s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit, and of power*!;
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led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. Ver. 9. (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth ? Ver. 10. He that de- scended is the same also that ascend- ed up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) Ver. 1 1. And he gave some apostles, and some prophets, and some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers. Hosea iv. 6. My people are destroyed for lack of knovf'ledge : because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me ; seeing thou hast for- gotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. Mai. ii. 7. For the priest's lips should keep knowledoe, and they should seek the law at his mouth : for he is the messenger of the Lord of hosts. 2 Cor. iii. 6. Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testa- ment, not of the letter, but of the spirit : for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
1 Jer. xiv. 15. Therefore thtis saith the Lord concerning the prophets that prophesy in my came, and I sent them not, — Rom. x. 15. And how shall they preach except they he sent ? — Heb. v. 4. And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron. 1 Cor. xii. 28. And God hath set some in the church ; first, apostles ; secondarily, prophets ; thirdly, teachers; after that miracles; then gifts of healings, helps, go-
vernments, diversities of tongues. Ver. 29. Are all apostles ? are all prophets ? are all teachers ? are all workers of miracles ? 1 Tim. iii, 10. And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being fouhd blameless. 1 Tim. iv. 14. Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. 1 Tim. V. 22. Lay hands suddenly on no man; neither be partaker of other men's sins : keep thyaelf pure.
159. ""Tit. ii. 1. But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine. Ver. 8. Sound speech that cannot be condemned ; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.
" Acts xviii. 25. This man was In- structed in the way of the Lord; and, being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, —
" 2 Tim. iv. 2. Preach the word, be instant in season, out of season ; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and doctrine.
^ 1 Cor. xiv. 19. Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thou-» sand words in an unknown tongue.
^ 1 Cor. ii. 4. And my speech, and my preaching, was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration (£ the Spirit, and of power.
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' Jer. xxiii. 28. The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream ; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully : what is the chaff to the wheat ? saith the Lord. 1 Cor. iv. 1. Let a man so account of us as of the ministers of Chrl of God. Ver. 2. Moreover, it is re- quired in stewards that a man be found faithful.
•Acts XX. 27. For I have not tliunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.
t Col. i. 28. Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom ; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. 2 Tim. ii. ] 5. Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word . of truth.
" 1 Cor. iii. 2. I have fed you with milk, and not with meat : for hither- to ye were not able to bear it, nei- ther yet now are ye able. Hcb. v. 1 2. For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God ; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. Ver. 13. For every one that useth milk is un- skilful in the word of righteousness : for he is a babe. Ver. 1 4. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to dia- cern both good ai^d evil Luke xii. 12.
And the Lord said. Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his house- hold, to give them their portion of meat in due season .>
^ Acts xviii. 25. This man was instructed in the way of the Lord ; and, being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, —
^ 2 Cor. v. 1 3. For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God ; or whether we be sober, it is for your cause. Ver. 14. For the love of Christ constraineth us, because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead. Phil. i. 15. Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife ; and some also of good-will : Ver. IG. The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds : Ver. 1 7. But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
y Col. iv. 1 2. Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God, 2 Cor. xii. 15. And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you ; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.
^ 2 Cor. ii. 17. For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God ; but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. 2 Cor. iv. 2. But have renounced the^ hidden things of dishonesty, cot walking
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Q. 160. What IS required of those that hear the word preached f
A. It is required of those that hear the word preached, that they attend upon it with diligence ', preparation \ and
prayer ;
In craftiness, not handling the word of God deceitfully, but, by manifesta- tion of the truth, commending our- selves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
^ 1 Thess. ii. 4. But as vpe vrere allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. Ver. 5. For nei- ther at any time used we flattering ■words, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness : God is witness. Ver. 6. Nor of men sought we glory, nei- ther of you, nor yet of others, when we mijxht have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. John vii. 1 8. He that Sjafeaketh of himself seeketh his own glory i but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.
b 1 Cor. ix. 1 9. For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more, Ver. 20. And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jevvs; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are un- drr thf liw : Ver. 21. To them that are without IdW, as without law, ■(being r.ot without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law. Ver. 22. To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak : I am made all things to all men,
that I might by all means save some.
*^ 2 Cor. xii. 19. Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you ? we speak before God in Christ : but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying. Eph. iv. 12. For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.
d 1 Tim. iv. 16. Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine ; con- tinue in them : for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself and them that hear thee. Acts xxvi. 16. But rise, and stand upon thy feet : for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a wit- ness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee ; Ver. 17. Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I seni thee, Ver. 18. To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness ol sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that ii in me.
160. ^ Prov. viii. 34 Blessed ii the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
f 1 Pet. ii. 1. Wherefore, lay- ing aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and
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prayer * ; examine what they hear by the scriptures ^ ; re- ceive the truth with faith ', love '', meekness ', and readi- ness of mind ", as the word of God " ; meditate ", and con- fer of it P ; hide it in their hearts *', and bring forth the fruit of it in their lives \
Q. 161. How
all evil-speakings, Ver. 2. As new- born babtrs, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow there- by. Luke viii. 1 8. Take heed there- fore how ye hear : for whosoever hath, to him shall be given ; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.
8 Psal. cxix. 1 8. Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. fph. vi. 1 8. Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watch- ing thereunto with all perseverance, and supplication for all saints ; Ver. 19. And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel.
•^Actsxvii. 11. These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that -they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
« Heb. iv. 2. For unto us was the gospel preached as well as unto them : but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
k 2 Thess. iL 10. And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish ; because they recei- ed not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
' James i. 21. Wherefore, lay apart all filthiness, and superfluity of naugh- tiness, and receive with meekness the ingrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
^ Acts xviJ. 1 1. These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
" 1 Thess. ii. 13. For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye re- ceived it not as the word of men, but (as it is in truth) the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
° Luke ix. 44. Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. * Heb. ii. 1, Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.
P Luke xxiv. 1 4. And they talked together of all these tilings which had happened. Deut. vi. 6. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart, Ver. 7. And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children ; and shalt talk of them when tiiou sittest in thine house, and when thou walk- est by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up^
^ Prov. ii. 1. My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my com- mandments with thee. Psal. cxix. 1 1 . I'hy word have I hid in mine heart, that 1 might not sin against thee,
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Q. 161. How do the sacraments become effectual means of sahation ? .
A, The sacraments become effectual means of salvation, not by any power in themselves, or any virtue derived from the piety or intention of him by vi^hom they are administered, but only by the working of the Holy Ghost, and the blessing of Christ, by whom they are instituted *.
Q. 162. What is a sacrament f
A. A sacrament is an holy ordinance instituted by Christ in his church \ to signify, seal^ and exhibit " unto those that
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heard the word keep it, and tring forth fruit with patience. James i. 25. But whoso looketh into the per- fect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
161. s 1 Pet. iii. 21. The like figure whereunto, even baptism, doth also now save us (not the putting' away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience towards God) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Acts viii. 13. Then Simon himself believed also : and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. Compared ivith Ver. 23. For I per- ceive, (said Peter to SlmonJ that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. 1 Cor. iii. 6. I have planted, Apollos watered ; but God gave the increase. Ver. 7. So then, neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth ; but God that giveth the increase. 1 Cor. xii. 1 3. For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free ; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
1 G2. t Gen. xvii. 7. And I will establish my covenant between me and thee, and thy seed after thee, in their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee. Ver. 10. This is my covenant which ye shall keep between me and you, and thy seed after thee ; Every man-child among you shall be circumcised. Exod. Chap. xii. Containhig the institu- Hon of the passo-ver. * Mat. xxviii. 19. Go ye therefore, and teach all na- tions, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Mat. xxvi. 26. And, as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said. Take, eat ; this is my body. Ver. 27. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it : Ver. 28. For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many, for the remission of sins.
" Rom. iv. 1 1. And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised ; that he mightbe the father of all them that be- lieve, though they be not circumcised ; that righteousness might be imputed unto
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fire within the covenant of grace '% the benefits of his mediation" ; to strengthen and increase their faitli, and all other graces^; to oblige them to obedience'; to testify and cherisli their love and communion one with another**; and to distinguish them from those that are without ^.
Q. 163. What are the parts of a sacrament?
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them also. 1 Cor. xi. 21. And, when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat ; this is my body, which is broken for you : this do in remembrance of me. Ver. 25. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying. This cup is the new testament in my blood : this do ye, as oft as ye driuk it, in remembrance of me.
* Rom. XV. 8. Now I say, that Je- sus Christ was a minister of the cir- cumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers^ Exod. xii. 48. And when a stranger shall Eojourn with thee, and will keep the passover to the Lord, let all hii males be circumcised, and then let him come near and keep it; and he shall be as one that is born in the land : for no uncircumcised person shall eat thereof.
*Acts ii. 38. Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 1 Cor. x. 16. I'he cup of blessing which we blos, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ ? the bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ.?
y Rom. iv. II. [See in ^ above.'] GaL iii. 27. For as many of you as
hav; been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
^ Rom. vi. 3. Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized hito his death ? Ver. 4. Therefore we are buried with him by baptism in- to death ; that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. 1 Cor.