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Short questions and answeares, conteyning the summe of Christian Religion. Deut. 6.6. 6 These wordes which I commaund thee this day, shalbe in thy heart: 7 And thou shalt rehearse them continually vnto thy children & shalt talke of them when thou tariest in thy house, & as thouo walkest by the way, ans when thou lyest downe, and when thou risest vp.
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Question.
WHo made you?
WHo made you?
Answeare.
God. Gen. 1.17. Iob. 31.15.
God. Gen. 1.17. Iob. 31.15.
Q. Who redeemed you?
A. Iesus Christ. Iohn. 1.29.
Q. Who sanctifieth and preserueth you?
A. The holie Ghost. Gen. 1.2. Rom. 8.9.10.
Q. What is the Father?
A. God. Deut 4.35.
Q. What is the Sonne?
A. God. Mat. 1.23. Iohn. 1.1.
Q. What is the holy Ghost?
A. God. Math. 28.19.
Q. How many persons are there?
A. Three persons, and one God. 1 Iohn. 5.7.
Q. Wherefore hath God made, sanctified and
preserued you?
preserued you?
A. To seeke his glorie. Rom. 11.36.
Q. In seeking to set foorth Gods glorie, howe
manie thinges ought you principally to be
carefull for?
manie thinges ought you principally to be
carefull for?
A. 2. First howe to escape Gods iudgement.
Matth. 16.26.
Secondly, how to serue him. Luke. 1.74.
Matth. 16.26.
Secondly, how to serue him. Luke. 1.74.
Q. How will God be serued?
A. After his wil reueled in his word. De. 12.32.
Q. How manie things doth the worde teach vs
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principally?
A. Obedience to the commaundementes.
Faith in Christ. Heb. 6.12.
Sacramentes.
Praier.
Faith in Christ. Heb. 6.12.
Sacramentes.
Praier.
Q. Into howe manie tables are the commaundementes
deuided?
deuided?
A. Into two. Exod. 31.18. 34.1.
Q. What doth the firste table concerne?
A. Our duety to God conteined in the foure first
commaundementes. Matth. 22.37.
commaundementes. Matth. 22.37.
Q. What doth the second table concerne?
A. Our dutie to our neighboures, contained in
the sixe last co~maundements. Matth. 22.39.
the sixe last co~maundements. Matth. 22.39.
Q. In this order of the tables, that the duetie to
God, is set before our duetie to our neighbour,
how manie lessons doe you learne?
God, is set before our duetie to our neighbour,
how manie lessons doe you learne?
A. 2. First, I learne to serue him before all
thinges, and not to regarde substance, no nor
life it selfe, in respect of his glorie. Matth. 6.
33. Exod. 32.32.
Secondly, if I tender my dutie to God, I must
doe my dutie to my neighbour, for if I neglect
it to my neighbour, who~ I see daily, it is
euident, that I doe so to God. 1. Iohn. 3.14.
and. 4.20.
thinges, and not to regarde substance, no nor
life it selfe, in respect of his glorie. Matth. 6.
33. Exod. 32.32.
Secondly, if I tender my dutie to God, I must
doe my dutie to my neighbour, for if I neglect
it to my neighbour, who~ I see daily, it is
euident, that I doe so to God. 1. Iohn. 3.14.
and. 4.20.
Q. How many commaundementes are there?
A. Ten. God spake these wordes, and saide, &c.
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Q. Is this a commaundement?
A. No, it is but a preface or introduction to the
commaundementes.
commaundementes.
Q. How many lessons learne you out of it?
A. 3. First, in that is sayed, God spake these
woordes, and saide, I learne that God is the
author of them.
Secondly, in that he saieth, I am the Lorde, I
learne that he is of might, maiestie, and power
to punish the offenders.
Thirdly, in that is said, Thy God which brought
thee out of Ægypt and bondage, I learne his
mercie to them, that loue and seeke his will.
woordes, and saide, I learne that God is the
author of them.
Secondly, in that he saieth, I am the Lorde, I
learne that he is of might, maiestie, and power
to punish the offenders.
Thirdly, in that is said, Thy God which brought
thee out of Ægypt and bondage, I learne his
mercie to them, that loue and seeke his will.
Q. What is the first commaundement and
summe of it?
summe of it?
A. Thou shalt haue none other Gods but me,
wherein I learne to worship God, and him
alone.
wherein I learne to worship God, and him
alone.
Q. In howe manie poyntes standeth this worship?
A. 4. First, in louing God aboue al. Mar. 10.37
Secondly, in fearing God aboue all. Mal. 1.6.
Thirdly, in praying to God, and to none but him.
Matth. 6.9.
Fourthly, in acknowledging God to be the guider
of all thinges, and therefore to trust in
him. Act. 17.25.26.
Secondly, in fearing God aboue all. Mal. 1.6.
Thirdly, in praying to God, and to none but him.
Matth. 6.9.
Fourthly, in acknowledging God to be the guider
of all thinges, and therefore to trust in
him. Act. 17.25.26.
Q. How manie thinges do you learne in the second
to thy selfe any grauen image, &c.?
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commaundement? Thou shalt not makto thy selfe any grauen image, &c.?
A. First, that wee make no image of God.
Iohn. 1.18.
Secondly, that we make no image of any other
thing, either to worship the image, or any other
thing by it. Exe. 34.13. Iere. 2.27. 10.8
Thirdly, that we worshippe not God after our
fansie, but as he commaundeth. Iohn. 4.24.
Matth. 15.9.
Iohn. 1.18.
Secondly, that we make no image of any other
thing, either to worship the image, or any other
thing by it. Exe. 34.13. Iere. 2.27. 10.8
Thirdly, that we worshippe not God after our
fansie, but as he commaundeth. Iohn. 4.24.
Matth. 15.9.
Q. What is the thirde commaundement and
the summe thereof?
the summe thereof?
A. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord, &c.
which su~marily teacheth me to vse the name
of God with most high reuerence, both in
tongue and thought.
which su~marily teacheth me to vse the name
of God with most high reuerence, both in
tongue and thought.
Q. Howe many lessons learne you in this commaundement?
A. 3. First, it is sinne and blasphemie to applie
the name of God, to enchauntment, sorcerie,
cursing, or periurie. Deut. 18 10.
Secondly, to sweare by creatures is a setting of
his name at naught. Psal. 16. Iere. 5.7.
Thirdly, in our ordinarie communication wee
must neuer sweare. Matth. 5.34. Iam. 5.12.
the name of God, to enchauntment, sorcerie,
cursing, or periurie. Deut. 18 10.
Secondly, to sweare by creatures is a setting of
his name at naught. Psal. 16. Iere. 5.7.
Thirdly, in our ordinarie communication wee
must neuer sweare. Matth. 5.34. Iam. 5.12.
Q. Tell me by whom we must sweare?
A. By God: for it is a part of his glorie, whiche
he will giue to none other. Deut. 6.13. Psal.
63.11.
he will giue to none other. Deut. 6.13. Psal.
63.11.
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Q. In what causes, and where, is it lawfull to
sweare?
sweare?
A. Where the glorie of God is sought.
Or the saluation of our brethren. Iere. 4.2.
Or before a Magistrate. Heb. 6.16.
Or the saluation of our brethren. Iere. 4.2.
Or before a Magistrate. Heb. 6.16.
Q. Which is the fourth commaundement, and
the summe thereof?
the summe thereof?
A. Remember that thou keepe holie the Sabboth
day, &c. Wherein the Lord appointeth, that
his creatures should haue a time to rest and
serue him in.
day, &c. Wherein the Lord appointeth, that
his creatures should haue a time to rest and
serue him in.
Q. What must we do vpon the Sabboth day?
A. Holy thinges.
Q. What are those holie thinges?
A. Hearing and learning the worde of GOD
preached, praying, receiuing the Sacramentes,
and meditating vpon his creatures,
preached, praying, receiuing the Sacramentes,
and meditating vpon his creatures,
Q. What thinges must we not doe?
A. Those thinges that necessitie doth not compell,
nor holinesse commaunde. Isa. 58.13.
Matth. 12.3.5.11.
nor holinesse commaunde. Isa. 58.13.
Matth. 12.3.5.11.
Q. Who must keepe holie the Sabboth?
A. Thou, thy Sonne, thy Daughter, thy man,
thy maide, thy cattell, and the straunger.
thy maide, thy cattell, and the straunger.
Q. In the fift commaundement, Honour thy father
and thy mother, &c. What is meant by
this word Honour?
and thy mother, &c. What is meant by
this word Honour?
A. To honour, is to loue, feare, obey, & releeue.
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Matth. 15.4. 1. Tim. 5.17.
Q. What is meant by father and mother?
A. Our naturall parentes, the fathers of our
countrie, or of our houses, the aged, and our
fathers in Christ.
countrie, or of our houses, the aged, and our
fathers in Christ.
Q. How is the blessing of long life geuen, when
the disobedient liue long, and the obedient
and good for the most part die speedily?
the disobedient liue long, and the obedient
and good for the most part die speedily?
A. The wicked liue to their further vengeance,
& the godlie enioy it so farre as it shall
be well for them. Deu. 5.16. Isa. 57.1.
& the godlie enioy it so farre as it shall
be well for them. Deu. 5.16. Isa. 57.1.
Q. How manie lessons learne you out of this
commaundement? Thou shalt not kill.
commaundement? Thou shalt not kill.
A. 4. First I learne to tie my handes, tongue,
and countenance to peace, from fighting,
quarelling, and mocking. Matth. 5.22.
Secondly, it condemneth all anger in heart.
Leui. 19.17.
Thirdly, he commaundeth to preserue life.
Matth. 25, 35.
Fourthly, he commaundeth to loue one another,
euen our enimies. Matth. 5.44.
and countenance to peace, from fighting,
quarelling, and mocking. Matth. 5.22.
Secondly, it condemneth all anger in heart.
Leui. 19.17.
Thirdly, he commaundeth to preserue life.
Matth. 25, 35.
Fourthly, he commaundeth to loue one another,
euen our enimies. Matth. 5.44.
Q. Which is the seuenth commaundement, and
the summe of it?
the summe of it?
A. Thou shalt not commit adultrie: wherein he
taketh order that his institution of Matrimonie
might be mainteined.
taketh order that his institution of Matrimonie
might be mainteined.
Q. How many lessons learne you out of it?
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A. 4. First, God forbiddeth all adulterie and vncleannesse
in our bodies. Leuit. 18.24.
Secondly, all vnpure thoughtes and lustes of
the heart. Matth. 5.28.
Thirdly, all vnchast behauiour, talke, songes,
apparell, and pastime, that might entice vs
to such vncleannesse. Ephe. 4.29. Ephe.5.3.
1. Thessa 5.22.
Fourthly, he commaundeth vs to keepe our bodies
chast, as the temples of the holie Ghost.
1. Cor. 6.15.
in our bodies. Leuit. 18.24.
Secondly, all vnpure thoughtes and lustes of
the heart. Matth. 5.28.
Thirdly, all vnchast behauiour, talke, songes,
apparell, and pastime, that might entice vs
to such vncleannesse. Ephe. 4.29. Ephe.5.3.
1. Thessa 5.22.
Fourthly, he commaundeth vs to keepe our bodies
chast, as the temples of the holie Ghost.
1. Cor. 6.15.
Q. Howe manie thinges are forbidden in the 8.
commaundement? Thou shalt not steale.
commaundement? Thou shalt not steale.
A. 3. First, all stealing and robbing. Leui. 19.11.
Secondly, all desire of any mannes goodes
wrongfully. Ephe. 5.5.
Thirdlye, all vnlawfull getting. 1. Thessa .46.
Secondly, all desire of any mannes goodes
wrongfully. Ephe. 5.5.
Thirdlye, all vnlawfull getting. 1. Thessa .46.
Q. Howe many thinges are we commaunded?
A. 3. First, to be co~tent with that portion which
the Lorde hath lent vs. 1. Tim. 6.6.
Secondly, that wee laboure for our liuing,
2. Thessa. 3.10.
Thirdly, to be helpefull to them that neede.
1. Tim. 6.18.
the Lorde hath lent vs. 1. Tim. 6.6.
Secondly, that wee laboure for our liuing,
2. Thessa. 3.10.
Thirdly, to be helpefull to them that neede.
1. Tim. 6.18.
Q. How manie lessons learne you out of the 9.
commaundement? Thou shalt not beare false
witnesse against thy neighbour.
commaundement? Thou shalt not beare false
witnesse against thy neighbour.
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A. 4. First, we are forbidden to speake falsely in
witnessebearing. Prou. 19.5.
Secondly, to lie, flatter, or dissemble. Ephe .4.
25,
Thirdly, that we neuer backebite anie man
Psal. 15.3.
Fourthly, in priuate offences to say nothing of
our brother, if by priuate admonition he may
be wonne. Matth. 18.15.
witnessebearing. Prou. 19.5.
Secondly, to lie, flatter, or dissemble. Ephe .4.
25,
Thirdly, that we neuer backebite anie man
Psal. 15.3.
Fourthly, in priuate offences to say nothing of
our brother, if by priuate admonition he may
be wonne. Matth. 18.15.
Q. Whiche is the tenth commaundement, and
what learne you out of it?
what learne you out of it?
A. Thou shalt not couet thy neighboures house,
Thou shalt not couet, &c. Whereby I learne
that the motions of our heart separate from
the loue of God, or our neighbour, though
we neuer yeld consent to it, is sinne. Rom. 7.7.
Thou shalt not couet, &c. Whereby I learne
that the motions of our heart separate from
the loue of God, or our neighbour, though
we neuer yeld consent to it, is sinne. Rom. 7.7.
Q. Is anie man able to keepe the commaundementes?
A. No. Rom. 3.10. Iob. 4.18. &. 15.15.
Q. What is the breach of the lawe?
A. Sinne. Rom.7.7.
Q. What is the rewarde of sinne?
A. Eternall death. Rom.6.23. Deut.27.26.
Gala.3.10.
Gala.3.10.
Q. Shall I escape this death by the workes of
the law?
the law?
A. No. Luke.17.10. For the lawe is the minister
of death.
of death.
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Q. Sith the law doth not iustifie but condemn
what profite hath a Christian by it?
what profite hath a Christian by it?
A. First, it is a way for Gods children to walke
in. Psal.1.2.
Secondly, it teacheth man not to trust to his
owne innocencie. Rom. 3.4.
Thirdly, it pulleth downe the pride of man, and
humbleth him before God. Rom. 3.19.
Fourthly, it is a scholemaister to Christ. Gal.
3.24.
in. Psal.1.2.
Secondly, it teacheth man not to trust to his
owne innocencie. Rom. 3.4.
Thirdly, it pulleth downe the pride of man, and
humbleth him before God. Rom. 3.19.
Fourthly, it is a scholemaister to Christ. Gal.
3.24.
Q. As you haue shewed me the profit of the law,
so tell me why we should doe good woorkes,
sith they doe not saue?
so tell me why we should doe good woorkes,
sith they doe not saue?
A. First, to shew our loue to God our Father,
in walking as becommeth his childre~. Iohn.
14.15.
Secondly, to shew our loue to our selues, making
thereby our election certaine to our selues. 2. Pet.1.10.
Thirdly, to winne our brethren to Christ by our
godlie life and conuersation. Matth. 5.16.
1. Pet. 3.1.
in walking as becommeth his childre~. Iohn.
14.15.
Secondly, to shew our loue to our selues, making
thereby our election certaine to our selues. 2. Pet.1.10.
Thirdly, to winne our brethren to Christ by our
godlie life and conuersation. Matth. 5.16.
1. Pet. 3.1.
Q. Howe manie thinges are principally to bee
considered in good woorkes?
considered in good woorkes?
A. First, that they be ruled by the line of Gods
worde. Ephe. 2.10.
Secondly, that they proceede from a heart purged
by faith. Rom 14.23.
worde. Ephe. 2.10.
Secondly, that they proceede from a heart purged
by faith. Rom 14.23.
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Q. By what meanes shall I escape death?
A. By faith in Christ. Rom. 3.28.
Q. What is faith?
A. A full persuasion and stedfast assurance.
Rom 8.38-39
Rom 8.38-39
Q. Where is it planted?
A. In the heart. Rom. 10.9.
Q. Upon what is it grounded?
A. Upon the promises of God. Rom. 4.3.12.
Q. By whome is faith wrought in man?
A. By the holie Ghost. Ephe. 3.16.17,
Q. Upon whom must faith be setled & stayed?
A. Upon Christ Iesu. Gal. 3.26.
Q. What profit haue we by this?
A. I am assured that all the benefits of Christes
passion, and his righteousnesse, is as surely
mine, as if I had wrought them my selfe.
2. Cor. 5.21.
passion, and his righteousnesse, is as surely
mine, as if I had wrought them my selfe.
2. Cor. 5.21.
Q. Howe manie articles are there of the faith,
and which are they?
and which are they?
A. Twelue. I beleeue in God the Father. &c.
Q. How many things do the articles set down?
A. First , concerning God the Father, in the
first article.
Secondly, concerning God the Sonne, in the
sixe articles.
Thirdly, concerning God the holie Ghost in the
eight article.
Churche, in the foure last.
first article.
Secondly, concerning God the Sonne, in the
sixe articles.
Thirdly, concerning God the holie Ghost in the
eight article.
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Fourthly, concerning Gods people called theChurche, in the foure last.
Q. Howe many thinges doe you learne in the
first article? I beleeue in God the Father almightie,
maker of heauen and earth.
first article? I beleeue in God the Father almightie,
maker of heauen and earth.
A. First, that God is my Father, and I am
his childe. Iohn. 1.12. Gal. 3.26.
Secondly, he being almightie, maker of heauen
and earth, and I his childe, shall lacke
nothing. Rom. 8.27.
his childe. Iohn. 1.12. Gal. 3.26.
Secondly, he being almightie, maker of heauen
and earth, and I his childe, shall lacke
nothing. Rom. 8.27.
Q. What learne you out of the seconde and
third articles?
2. And in Iesus Christ his onely Sonne our Lord,
3. Which was conceiued by the holy Ghost,
Borne of the virgin Marie.
third articles?
2. And in Iesus Christ his onely Sonne our Lord,
3. Which was conceiued by the holy Ghost,
Borne of the virgin Marie.
A. First, in these wordes, His onely Sonne our
Lord, which was conceiued by the holie Ghost,
I learn that he is God, able to beare whatsoeuer
is due for our sins. Luke. 1.35. Ioh. 3.16.
Secondly, in that he was Borne of the virgin
Marie, I learne that he was readie to suffer
whatsoeuer was due. Rom. 1.3. Heb. 2.14.
Lord, which was conceiued by the holie Ghost,
I learn that he is God, able to beare whatsoeuer
is due for our sins. Luke. 1.35. Ioh. 3.16.
Secondly, in that he was Borne of the virgin
Marie, I learne that he was readie to suffer
whatsoeuer was due. Rom. 1.3. Heb. 2.14.
Q. What learne you out of the fourth article?
He suffered vnder Pontius Pilate, was crucified
dead, buried. He descended into Hell.
He suffered vnder Pontius Pilate, was crucified
dead, buried. He descended into Hell.
A. First, the passion that he suffered in bodie for
the redemption of my bodie, namely that vnder
Pontius Pilat, he was nailed to a crosse,
Secondly, the passion that he suffred in soule, for
the deliuerance of my soule, namely that hee
descended or humbled himselfe vnto the tormentes
of hell for our saluation. Isa. 53.10.
11.12. Luke. 22.44. Matth. 27.46.
the redemption of my bodie, namely that vnder
Pontius Pilat, he was nailed to a crosse,
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died, and was buried. Matth. 27. Gal. 3, 14.Secondly, the passion that he suffred in soule, for
the deliuerance of my soule, namely that hee
descended or humbled himselfe vnto the tormentes
of hell for our saluation. Isa. 53.10.
11.12. Luke. 22.44. Matth. 27.46.
Q. What learne you out of the fift article, The
third day he rose againe from the dead.
third day he rose againe from the dead.
A. First, that he is risen, and hath ouercome
death and hell for my iustification. 1. Cor.15.
57. Rom. 4.25.
Secondly, I learne to rise fro~ sinne, & to delight
in righteousnesse. Rom. 6.4. Col. 3.1.
Thirdly, by his rising, I am assured that my bodie
shall rise againe. 1. Cor. 15.16.
death and hell for my iustification. 1. Cor.15.
57. Rom. 4.25.
Secondly, I learne to rise fro~ sinne, & to delight
in righteousnesse. Rom. 6.4. Col. 3.1.
Thirdly, by his rising, I am assured that my bodie
shall rise againe. 1. Cor. 15.16.
Q. What learnest thou by the sixt article? He
ascended into heauen, and sitteth at the right
hand of God the Father.
ascended into heauen, and sitteth at the right
hand of God the Father.
A. First his ascension is a pledge to me, that
I likewise shall ascend after him. Iohn.14.3.
Secondly, he being ascended, maketh prayer
for me. Rom. 8.34.
Thirdly, by his sitting at the right hande:
which signifieth the power of God I beleeue
that all power is giuen him. Matth. 18.
18. Ephe. 1.20.
I likewise shall ascend after him. Iohn.14.3.
Secondly, he being ascended, maketh prayer
for me. Rom. 8.34.
Thirdly, by his sitting at the right hande:
which signifieth the power of God I beleeue
that all power is giuen him. Matth. 18.
18. Ephe. 1.20.
Q. What learnest thou out of the seuenth article?
From thence &c.
From thence &c.
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A. First, I learne to my comfort, that he that is
my Sauiour, shalbe my Iudge. Iob. 19.25.
Matth. 19.28.
Secondly, to the terrour of the godlesse, that he
shalbe their Iudge, whom they haue refused &
despised. Matth. 25. 41.2. Thes. 1.8. Leu. 1.7.
my Sauiour, shalbe my Iudge. Iob. 19.25.
Matth. 19.28.
Secondly, to the terrour of the godlesse, that he
shalbe their Iudge, whom they haue refused &
despised. Matth. 25. 41.2. Thes. 1.8. Leu. 1.7.
Q. What learne you out of the third part, being
the eight article? I beleeue in the holy Ghost.
the eight article? I beleeue in the holy Ghost.
A. First, I beleue the holy Ghost to be God,
who doth assure me, that I am Gods childe,
and that all Christes benefites are mine.
Rom 8.16.
Secondly, he maketh sinne to die in me, and stirreth
me vp to holines of life. Ephe. 4.23.
who doth assure me, that I am Gods childe,
and that all Christes benefites are mine.
Rom 8.16.
Secondly, he maketh sinne to die in me, and stirreth
me vp to holines of life. Ephe. 4.23.
Q. What learne you out of the. 9. article, the
first of the fourth parte? The holie Catholike
Church, the Communion of Saintes.
first of the fourth parte? The holie Catholike
Church, the Communion of Saintes.
A. First, that God hath an vniuersall Church
in all places of the worlde, and at all times.
Matth. 28.19. Act. 10.34. 1.King. 19.18.
Secondly, that in the same there is a felowship
of Sainctes, of true faithful people, al which
the Lorde knoweth, of which number I beleeue
my selfe to be one. Ephe. 5.26.
in all places of the worlde, and at all times.
Matth. 28.19. Act. 10.34. 1.King. 19.18.
Secondly, that in the same there is a felowship
of Sainctes, of true faithful people, al which
the Lorde knoweth, of which number I beleeue
my selfe to be one. Ephe. 5.26.
Q. What learne you out of the tenth article?
The forgiuenesse of sinnes.
The forgiuenesse of sinnes.
A. First, I beleue that Christ hath suffered
whatsoeuer was due for my sinnes. 1. Ioh. 22
neuer be laide to my charge againe. Iere. 31.
34. Luke. 5.18.
whatsoeuer was due for my sinnes. 1. Ioh. 22
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Secondly, my sinnes being freely forgeuen, thatneuer be laide to my charge againe. Iere. 31.
34. Luke. 5.18.
Q. What learne you out of the. 11. and. 12. articles?
The Resurrection of, &c.
The Resurrection of, &c.
A. First, that my bodie shall rise from the earth
1. Thessa. 4.14.
Secondly, it shall rise a glorious bodie. 1. Cor.
15.42. Phi. 3.21.
Thirdly, my bodie being risen a glorious bodie,
shall liue with Christ for euer in his kingdome.
1. Thessa. 4.17.
1. Thessa. 4.14.
Secondly, it shall rise a glorious bodie. 1. Cor.
15.42. Phi. 3.21.
Thirdly, my bodie being risen a glorious bodie,
shall liue with Christ for euer in his kingdome.
1. Thessa. 4.17.
Q. By what meanes or wayes doe we attaine
this faith?
this faith?
A. First, by an ordinarie and plaine way, the
bearing of the worde preached. Rom.14.17.
Gal. 3.2.
Secondly, by the wonderfull and secrete infusion
of Gods spirit.
bearing of the worde preached. Rom.14.17.
Gal. 3.2.
Secondly, by the wonderfull and secrete infusion
of Gods spirit.
Q. By what meanes is this faith maintained
and strengthened in vs?
and strengthened in vs?
A. 4. First by the word preached.
Secondly, by the Sacramentes.
Thirdly, by discipline.
Fourthly, by Prayer.
Secondly, by the Sacramentes.
Thirdly, by discipline.
Fourthly, by Prayer.
Q. What is a Sacrament?
A. A signe that may be seene, of grace that can
not be seene.
not be seene.
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Q. How many sacramentes are there?
A. Two, Baptisme, and the Lordes Supper.
Q. In Baptisme, which is the signe that may
be seene?
be seene?
A. Water. Iohn. 1.26.
Q. Which is the grace that cannot be seene?
A. The washing away of sinnes by the bloud
of Christ. 1. Iohn. 17.
of Christ. 1. Iohn. 17.
Q. In the Lordes Supper, which is the signe
that may be seene?
that may be seene?
A. Bread and wine. Matth. 26.26.27
Q. Which is the grace, that cannot be seene?
A. The bodie and bloud of Christ. 1. Cor. 10.16.
Q. To the strengthening of our faith, how manie
thinges doe you principally learne by
Baptisme?
thinges doe you principally learne by
Baptisme?
A. First, as water washeth away the filthinesse
of the fleshe: so the bloud of Christ doth
washe awaye sinne from my soule. Mark.
1.4.
Secondly, I am taught to rise to newnesse of
life. Rom. 6.4.
of the fleshe: so the bloud of Christ doth
washe awaye sinne from my soule. Mark.
1.4.
Secondly, I am taught to rise to newnesse of
life. Rom. 6.4.
Q. For the strengthening of your faith, howe
many thinges doe you principally learne in
the Lordes Supper?
many thinges doe you principally learne in
the Lordes Supper?
A. First, as by the hand and mouth, my bodie
receiueth bread and wine, so by fayth my
soule feedeth of the bodie and bloude of
Secondly, al the benefites of Christes passion,
and his righteousnesse, are as surely sealed
by it to be mine, as if my selfe had wrought
them. Rom. 4.25.
receiueth bread and wine, so by fayth my
soule feedeth of the bodie and bloude of
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Christ. Iohn. 6.35.Secondly, al the benefites of Christes passion,
and his righteousnesse, are as surely sealed
by it to be mine, as if my selfe had wrought
them. Rom. 4.25.
Q. Is the bread and wine turned into the body
and bloud of Christ?
and bloud of Christ?
A. No. For if you turne or take away the signe
that may be seene, it is no Sacrament.
that may be seene, it is no Sacrament.
Q. Going to the Supper of the Lorde, what
ought a man to doe principally?
ought a man to doe principally?
A. Examine himselfe. 1. Cor. 11.28.
Q. Why ought a man to examine himselfe?
A. First, because the vnworthie receiuer is
guiltie of the bodie and bloude of Christ. 1.
Cor. 12.25.
Secondly, because he prouoketh the Lorde to
wrath, and so eateth and drinketh his owne
damnation. 1. Cor. 11.29.
guiltie of the bodie and bloude of Christ. 1.
Cor. 12.25.
Secondly, because he prouoketh the Lorde to
wrath, and so eateth and drinketh his owne
damnation. 1. Cor. 11.29.
Q. Whether may fooles, madd men, or children
be admitted to the Supper of the Lorde?
be admitted to the Supper of the Lorde?
A. No. For they cannot examine themselues
1. Cor. 11.28.
1. Cor. 11.28.
Q. In how many thinges ought a man principally
to examine himselfe?
to examine himselfe?
A. First, whether he hath faith or no.
Secondly, whether he be sorie for his sinnes, &
doth detest and abhorre them.
with them to whom he hath geuen offence.
Secondly, whether he be sorie for his sinnes, &
doth detest and abhorre them.
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Thirdly, whether he hath sought reconciliationwith them to whom he hath geuen offence.
Q. God knoweth before wee aske what wee
neede, so that he neede not to be put in mynd,
he is not slouthfull that he neede to be stirred
vp, he hath appointed in his prouide~ce what
he wil bestow, how, and when, therefore why
should we pray?
neede, so that he neede not to be put in mynd,
he is not slouthfull that he neede to be stirred
vp, he hath appointed in his prouide~ce what
he wil bestow, how, and when, therefore why
should we pray?
A. First, to stirre vp our selues to seeke him.
Secondly, to exercise our selues in meditating
vpon his promises.
Thirdly, that we may discharge and vnloade
our cares into the bosome of God.
Fourthly, that we may testifie our selues, and
others, that wee hope and aske for all good
from God alone.
Secondly, to exercise our selues in meditating
vpon his promises.
Thirdly, that we may discharge and vnloade
our cares into the bosome of God.
Fourthly, that we may testifie our selues, and
others, that wee hope and aske for all good
from God alone.
Q. How manie thinges ought we to be carefull
of in prayer?
of in prayer?
A. 5. First that we pray to God through Christ.
Iohn. 16.23.
Secondly, that we be inwardly touched with
that we pray for. Rom. 8.26.
Thirdly, that they be grounded vpon Gods promises.
1. Iohn. 5.14.
Fourthly, that wee bee not wearie of prayer,
Luke. 18.1.
Fiftly, that wee pray according to that rule,
which God himselfe geueth. Matth. 6.9.
Iohn. 16.23.
Secondly, that we be inwardly touched with
that we pray for. Rom. 8.26.
Thirdly, that they be grounded vpon Gods promises.
1. Iohn. 5.14.
Fourthly, that wee bee not wearie of prayer,
Luke. 18.1.
Fiftly, that wee pray according to that rule,
which God himselfe geueth. Matth. 6.9.
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Q. What needes the riche man daily to pray
for daily bread, who hath enough in store for
many yeares?
for daily bread, who hath enough in store for
many yeares?
A. First, he is to pray for the poore as for himselfe.
Secondly, his substance and dainties shall doe
him no good without Gods blessing.
Secondly, his substance and dainties shall doe
him no good without Gods blessing.
Q. Howe manie things doe you pray for in this
petition: Forgeue vs our &c.
petition: Forgeue vs our &c.
A. First, that God woulde forgiue vs our trespasses.
Secondly, that we may be directed by him to
forgiue one another.
Secondly, that we may be directed by him to
forgiue one another.
Q. How many lessons learne you out of it?
A. First, that all men are sinners.
2. Man must seeke for forgiuenes, for he cannot
satisfie.
3. None can forgiue sinnes but God.
4. To the enuious man there is no forgiuenesse.
2. Man must seeke for forgiuenes, for he cannot
satisfie.
3. None can forgiue sinnes but God.
4. To the enuious man there is no forgiuenesse.
Q. In this sixt petition, Leade vs not into temptation,
but deliuer vs from euil, What is ment
by Led into temptation?
but deliuer vs from euil, What is ment
by Led into temptation?
A. To be deliuered bodie and soule to Sathan.
Q. What is meant by euil?
A. The diuell and sinne.
Q. What pray you for in this petition?
A. We pray that we be no further tempted than
God geueth vs power to beare.
God geueth vs power to beare.
Q. What learne you in this
A. First, that all Christians are in warres, and
Secondly, we are all weake, and haue neede of
helpe.
Thirdly, that Sathan can doe nothing, vnlesse
God giue leaue.
Fourthly, the Lorde is our deliuerer from all
temptations.
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haue neede to watch.Secondly, we are all weake, and haue neede of
helpe.
Thirdly, that Sathan can doe nothing, vnlesse
God giue leaue.
Fourthly, the Lorde is our deliuerer from all
temptations.
Q. How many things learne you out of the conclusion?
Thine is the kingdome, the power, and
glorie, for euer and euer.
Thine is the kingdome, the power, and
glorie, for euer and euer.
A. First, these wordes doe kindle our heartes,
to desire the glorie of God.
Secondly, to ground vpon none but God.
Thirdly, that his kingdome is mightie and
euerlasting.
to desire the glorie of God.
Secondly, to ground vpon none but God.
Thirdly, that his kingdome is mightie and
euerlasting.
Q. What meaneth this worde Amen?
A. It signifieth, So be it, or, So it shalbe: first shewing
a feruent desire to haue that I aske.
Secondly, it is an assurance to my conscience,
that I shall haue that I aske.
a feruent desire to haue that I aske.
Secondly, it is an assurance to my conscience,
that I shall haue that I aske.
Q. Where finde you the like examination of
the people after they haue bene taught.
the people after they haue bene taught.
A. I finde that our Sauiour Christ, after he had
taught, did againe examine them, howe they
had profited, and in examination did teache
them further, in Matt. 13.51.and the. 16.13
14.15.17 and the. 17.25. Iohn. 6.5.
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taught, did againe examine them, howe they
had profited, and in examination did teache
them further, in Matt. 13.51.and the. 16.13
14.15.17 and the. 17.25. Iohn. 6.5.
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