X and life and salvation by him"; and requiring faith as the condition to interest them in him ", promiseth and giveth his Holy Spirit to all his elect, to work in them that faith, with all other saving graces; and to enablethem unto all holy obedience, as the evidence of the truth of their faith and thankfulness to God, and as b which he hath appointed them to salvation". the way Q. 33. Was the covenant of grace always administered after one and the same manner? 4. The covenant of grace was not always administered after the same manner, but the administrations of it under the Old Testament were different from those under the New". 1 John v. 11. And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life; and this life is in his Son. Ver. 12. He that hath the Son hath life and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. WJohn iii. 16. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John i. 12. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that be lieve on his name. * Prov. i. 23. Behold, I will pour out my Spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. Y2 Cor. iv. 13. We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken: we also believe, andề therefore speak. 2 Gal. v. 22. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Ver. 23. Meekness, temperance : against such there is no law. Ezek. xxxvi. 27. And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them. Q. 34. How b James ii. 18. Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. Ver. 22. Seest thou how faith wrought with his works; and by works was faith made perfect? C2 Cor. v. 14. For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: Ver. 15. And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. d Eph. ii. 10. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jésus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. 33 2 Cor. iii. 6. Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the Spirit for the letter killeth, but the Spirit giveth life. Ver. 7. : But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance, which glory " Q. 34. How was the covenant of grace administered under the Old Testament? A. The covenant of grace was administered under the Old Testament, by promises', prophecies, sacrifices", circumcision, the passover, and other types and ordinances, which did all fore-signify Christ then to come, and were for that time sufficient to build up the elect in faith in the promised Messiah', by whom they then had full remission of sin, and eternal salvation". Q. 35. How is the covenant of grace administered under the New Testament? 4. Under the New Testament, when Christ the substance was exhibited, the same covenant of grace was and still was to be done away; Ver. 8. How shall not the ministration of the Spirit be rather glorious? Ver. 9. For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory. 34. f Rom. xv. 8. Now I say, that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers. 8 Acts iii. 20. And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you. Ver. 24. Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel, and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days. h Heb. x. 1. For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices, which they offered year by year continually, make the comers thereunto perfect. iRom. iv. 11. And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had, yet being uncircumcised that he might be the father of all them that believe, is though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also. k1 Cor. v. 7. Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us. [Heb. Chapters viii. ix. and x.] Heb. xi. 13. These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. m Gal. iii. 7. Know ye therefore, that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. Ver. 8. And the scripture foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. Ver. 9. So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. Ver. 14. That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. 35. "Mark is to be administered in the preaching of the word", and the administration of the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's supper; in which grace and salvation are held forth in more fulness, evidence, and efficacy, to all nations . Q. 36. Who is the Mediator of the covenant of grace? A. The only Mediator of the covenant of grace is the Lord Jesus Christ', who, being the eternal Son of God, of one substance and equal with the Father', in the fulness 35. Mark xvi. 15. And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Mat. xxviii. 19. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Ver. 20. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. P1 Cor. xi. 23. For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus, the same night in which he was betrayed, took bread: Ver. 24. 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 drink it, in remembrance of me. 42 Cor. iii. 6. to the end. Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the Spirit: for the letter killeth, but the Spirit giveth life. Ver. 7. But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, Ver. 8. How shall not the ministration of the Spirit be rather of glorious? Ver. 9. For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory, &c. *Heb. viii. 6. But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the Mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. Ver. 10. For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord: I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people. Ver. 11. And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest. Mat. xxviii. 19. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of, &c. 36.1 Tim. ii. 5. For there is one God, and one Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. s John i. 1. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God, Ver. 14. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. John x. 30. I and my Father are one. Phil. ii. 6. Who, being in the form of God, thought I 4 of time became man', and so was and continues to be God and man, in two entire distinct natures, and one person, for ever". Q.37. How did Christ, being the Son of God, become man! A. Christ the Son of God became man, by taking to himself a true body, and a reasonable soul", being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost in the womb of the Virgin Mary, of her substance, and born of her*, yet without sin". Q. 38. Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be God? A. It was requisite that the Mediator should be God, that he might sustain and keep the human nature from sinking under thought it not robbery to be equal ful, even unto death: tarry ye here, with God. and watch with me. t Gal. iv. 4. But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law. u Luke i. 35. And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing, which shall be born of thee, shall be called the Son of God. Rom. ix. 5. Whose are the fathers, and of whom, as concerning the flesh, Christ came, who is over all, God, blessed for ever. Amen. Col. ii. 9. For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. Heb. vii. 24. But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. Ver. 25. Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. 37. John i. 14. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. Mat., xxvi. 38. Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrow * Luke i. 27. To a virgin espoused to a man, whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. Ver. 31. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. Ver. 35. And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing, which shall be born of thee, shall be called the Son of God. Ver. 42. And Elisabeth spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. Gal. iv. 4. But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law. y Heb. iv. 15. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Heb. vii. 26. For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens. 38. Z Acts under the infinite wrath of God, and the power of death"; give worth and efficacy to his sufferings, obedience, and intercession; and to satisfy God's justice, procure his favour, purchase a peculiar people, give his Spirit to them, 88. 2 Acts ii. 24. Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. Ver. 25. For David speaketh concerning him, foresaw the Lord always before my face; for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved. Rom. i. 4. And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead. Compared with Rom. iv. 25. Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification. Heb. ix. 14. How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works, to serve the living God? a Acts xx. 28. Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. Heb. ix. 14. How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works, to serve the living God? Heb. vii. 25. Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. Ver. 26. For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the conquer heavens; Ver. 27. Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself. Ver. 28. For the law maketh men high priests which have in. firmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for ever more. b Rom. iii. 24. Being justified freely by his grace, through the redemption that is in Jesus Christ: Ver. 25. Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; Ver. 26. To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Je sus. C Eph. i. 6. To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the Beloved. Mat. iii. 17. And, lo, a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. d Tit. ii. 13. Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour Jesus Christ: Ver. 14. Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. e Gal, iv. 6. And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. 15 f Luke |