The 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith

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5. The third Part is of Man’s Thankfulness

5. The third Part is of Man’s Thankfulness

Question 95: Whereas we are delivered from all our Sins and Miseries without any Merit of ours, by the Mercy of God, only for Christ’s sake; for what cause are we to do good Works?

Question 95: Whereas we are delivered from all our Sins and Miseries without any Merit of ours, by the Mercy of God, only for Christ’s sake; for what cause are we to do good Works?

Answer: Because, after that Christ hath redeemed us with his Blood, he reneweth us also by his Spirit to the Image of himself, that we receiving so great Benefits,979 should shew our selves all our life time thankfull to980 God, and honour him; secondly that every one of us be981 assured of his Faith by his Fruit; and lastly, that by our good Conversation we may982 win others to Christ.

  1. 979. Romans 6:1,3; Romans 12:1–2; 1 Peter 2:5,9; 1 Corinthians 6:20
  2. 980. 1 Peter 2:12
  3. 981. 2 Peter 1:10; Matthew 7:17–18; Galatians 5:22
  4. 982. 1 Peter 3:1–2; Matthew 5:16

Answer: Because, after that Christ hath redeemed us with his Blood, he reneweth us also by his Spirit to the Image of himself, that we receiving so great Benefits,978 should shew our selves all our life time thankfull to979 God, and honour him; secondly that every one of us be980 assured of his Faith by his Fruit; and lastly, that by our good Conversation we may981 win others to Christ.

  1. 978. Rom 6:1,‸3; Rom 12:1–2; 1 Pet 2:5,‸9; 1 Cor 6:20
  2. 979. 1 Pet 2:12
  3. 980. 2 Pet 1:10; Matt 7:17–18; Gal 5:22
  4. 981. 1 Pet 3:1–2; Matt 5:16

Question 96: Cannot they then be saved which be unthankful, and remain still careless in their Sins, and are not converted from their Wickedness to God?

Question 96: Cannot they then be saved which be unthankful, and remain still careless in their Sins, and are not converted from their Wickedness to God?

Answer: By no means; for as the Scripture beareth Witness, neither unchast Persons, nor Idolaters, nor Adulterers, nor Thievs, nor Covetous nor Drunkards, nor Slanderers, nor Robbers,983 shall enter in to the Kingdom of God.

  1. 983. 1 Corinthians 6:9–10; Ephesians 5:5–6; 1 John 3:14–15

Answer: By no means; for as the Scripture beareth Witness, neither unchast Persons, nor Idolaters, nor Adulterers, nor Thievs, nor Covetous nor Drunkards, nor Slanderers, nor Robbers,982 shall enter in to the Kingdom of God.

  1. 982. 1 Cor 6:9–10; Eph 5:5–6; 1 John 3:14–15

Question 97: Of what Parts consisteth the Conversion of Man unto God?

Question 97: Of what Parts consisteth the Conversion of Man unto God?

Answer: It consisteth of the984 mortifying of the old Man, and a quickning of the new Man.

  1. 984. Romans 6:4–6; Ephesians 4:22–24; Colossians 3:5,8–10; 1 Corinthians 5:7; 2 Corinthians 7:11

Answer: It consisteth of the983 mortifying of the old Man, and a quickning of the new Man.

  1. 983. Rom 6:4–6; Eph 4:22–24; Col 3:5,‸8–10; 1 Cor 5:7; 2 Cor 7:11

Question 98: What is the mortifying of the old Man?

Question 98: What is the mortifying of the old Man?

Answer: To be truly and heartily sorry that thou hast offended God by thy Sins, and daily more and more hate985 and eschew them.

  1. 985. Romans 8:13; Joel 2:13; Hosea 5:5

Answer: To be truly and heartily sorry that thou hast offended God by thy Sins, and daily more and more hate984 and eschew them.

  1. 984. Rom 8:13; Joel 2:13; Hos 5:5

Question 99: What is the quickning of the new Man?

Question 99: What is the quickning of the new Man?

Answer: True Joy in God986 through Christ, and an earnest Desire to order thy Life according to God’s Will and to987 do all good Works.

  1. 986. Romans 5:1; Romans 14:17; Isaiah 57:15
  2. 987. Romans 6:10–11; Galatians 2:20

Answer: True Joy in God985 through Christ, and an earnest Desire to order thy Life according to God’s Will and to986 do all good Works.

  1. 985. Rom 5:1; Rom 14:17; Isa 57:15
  2. 986. Rom 6:10–11; Gal 2:20

Question 100: What are good Works?

Question 100: What are good Works?

Answer: Those only which are done by a988 true Faith, according989 to God’s Law, and are990 referred only to his Glory, and not those which are imagined by us as seeming to us to be right and good, or which991 are delivered and commanded by Men.

  1. 988. Romans 14:23
  2. 989. 1 Samuel 15:22; Ephesians 2:10
  3. 990. 1 Corinthians 10:31
  4. 991. Deuteronomy 11:32; Ezekiel 20:18–19; Isaiah 29:13; Matthew 15:9

Answer: Those only which are done by a987 true Faith, according988 to God’s Law, and are989 referred only to his Glory, and not those which are imagined by us as seeming to us to be right and good, or which990 are delivered and commanded by Men.

  1. 987. Rom 14:23
  2. 988. 1 Sam 15:22; Eph 2:10
  3. 989. 1 Cor 10:31
  4. 990. Deut 11:32; Ezek 20:18–19; Isa 29:13; Matt 15:9

Question 101: Which is the Law of God?

Question 101: Which is the Law of God?

Answer: The Decalogue, or992 ten Commandments.

  1. 992. Exodus 20; Deuteronomy 5

Answer: The Decalogue, or991 ten Commandments.

  1. 991. Exod 20; Deut 5

Question 102: How are these Commandments divided?

Question 102: How are these Commandments divided?

Answer: Into993 two Tables, whereof the former delivereth in four Commandments, how we ought to behave our selves towards God: the latter delivereth in six Commandments, what duties we994 owe unto our Neighbours.

  1. 993. Exodus 34:28; Deuteronomy 4:13; Deuteronomy 10:3–4
  2. 994. Matthew 22:37–39

Answer: Into992 two Tables, whereof the former delivereth in four Commandments, how we ought to behave our selves towards God: the latter delivereth in six Commandments, what duties we993 owe unto our Neighbours.

  1. 992. Exod 34:28; Deut 4:13; Deut 10:3–4
  2. 993. Matt 22:37–39

Question 103: What is the Preface to the ten Commandments?

Question 103: What is the Preface to the ten Commandments?

Answer: I am JEHOVAH, the Lord thy God, which brought thee out of the Land of Egypt, out of the House of Bondage.

Answer: I am JEHOVAH, the Lord thy God, which brought thee out of the Land of Egypt, out of the House of Bondage.

Question 104: What learn we from this Preface?

Question 104: What learn we from this Preface?

Answer: Three things: first he sheweth to whom the right of all Rule belongs, that is, to God himself. for I am (saith he) JEHOVAH. Secondly, he saith, he is the God of his People, that through the Promise of his Bountifulness he might allure them to obey him. Thirdly, he saith, which brought thee out of the Land of Egypt; as if he should say, I am he who have manifested my self unto thee and bestowed all those Blessings upon thee, therefore thou art bound to shew Thankfulness and Obedience unto me.995

  1. 995. Exodus 20:2

Answer: Three things: first he sheweth to whom the right of all Rule belongs, that is, to God himself. for I am (saith he) JEHOVAH. Secondly, he saith, he is the God of his People, that through the Promise of his Bountifulness he might allure them to obey him. Thirdly, he saith, which brought thee out of the Land of Egypt; as if he should say, I am he who have manifested my self unto thee and bestowed all those Blessings upon thee, therefore thou art bound to shew Thankfulness and Obedience unto me.994

  1. 994. Exod 20:2

Question 105: Do these things belong unto us?

Question 105: Do these things belong unto us?

Answer: They do so, because they do figuratively comprehend and imply all the Deliverances of the Church; and further, also this was a Type of our wonderful Deliverance atcheived by Christ.

Answer: They do so, because they do figuratively comprehend and imply all the Deliverances of the Church; and further, also this was a Type of our wonderful Deliverance atcheived by Christ.

Question 106: What is the first Commandment?

Question 106: What is the first Commandment?

Answer: Thou shalt have no other Gods before me.

Answer: Thou shalt have no other Gods before me.

Question 107: What doth God require in the first Commandment?

Question 107: What doth God require in the first Commandment?

Answer: That as dearly as I tender the Salvation of my own Soul, so earnestly should I shun and sly996 all Idolatry, Sorcery,997 Inchantments, Superstition, praying to Saints, or any998 other Creatures, and should999 rightly acknowledg the only and true God,1000 trust in him1001 alone, submit and subject my selfunto him with all1002 Humility, and1003 Patience, look for all good things from him alone, and lastly with the intire Affection of my Heart1004 love,1005 reverence, and1006 worship him, so that I am ready to renounce and forsake all Creatures rather1007 than to commit the least thing that may be against his Will.

  1. 996. 1 Corinthians 6:9–10; 1 Corinthians 10:7,14
  2. 997. Leviticus 19:31; Deuteronomy 18:11
  3. 998. Matthew 4:10; Revelation 19:10; Revelation 22:8–9
  4. 999. John 17:3
  5. 1000. Jeremiah 17:5
  6. 1001. Hebrews 10:36; Colossians 1:11; Romans 5:3–4; 1 Corinthians 10:10; Philippians 2:14
  7. 1002. 1 Peter 5:5–6
  8. 1003. Psalm 10:4; Isaiah 45:7; John 1:17
  9. 1004. Deuteronomy 6:5; Matthew 22:37
  10. 1005. Deuteronomy 6:2; Psalm 111:10
  11. 1006. Matthew 4:20
  12. 1007. Matthew 5:29; Matthew 10:37–38

Answer: That as dearly as I tender the Salvation of my own Soul, so earnestly should I shun and sly995 all Idolatry, Sorcery,996 Inchantments, Superstition, praying to Saints, or any997 other Creatures, and should998 rightly acknowledg the only and true God,999 trust in him1000 alone, submit and subject my selfunto him with all1001 Humility, and1002 Patience, look for all good things from him alone, and lastly with the intire Affection of my Heart1003 love,1004 reverence, and1005 worship him, so that I am ready to renounce and forsake all Creatures rather1006 than to commit the least thing that may be against his Will.

  1. 995. 1 Cor 6:9–10; 1 Cor 10:7,‸14
  2. 996. Lev 19:31; Deut 18:11
  3. 997. Matt 4:10; Rev 19:10; Rev 22:8–9
  4. 998. John 17:3
  5. 999. Jer 17:5
  6. 1000. Heb 10:36; Col 1:11; Rom 5:3–4; 1 Cor 10:10; Phil 2:14
  7. 1001. 1 Pet 5:5–6
  8. 1002. Ps 10:4; Isa 45:7; John 1:17
  9. 1003. Deut 6:5; Matt 22:37
  10. 1004. Deut 6:2; Ps 111:10
  11. 1005. Matt 4:20
  12. 1006. Matt 5:29; Matt 10:37–38

Question 108: What is Idolatry?

Question 108: What is Idolatry?

Answer: It is in Place of that one God, or besides that one true God who hath manifested himself in his Word and Works, to make or imagin, and account any other thing wherein thou reposest1008 thy Hope and Confidence.

  1. 1008. Philippians 3:19; Ephesians 5:5; Galatians 4:8; Ephesians 2:12; 1 John 2:23; John 5:23

Answer: It is in Place of that one God, or besides that one true God who hath manifested himself in his Word and Works, to make or imagin, and account any other thing wherein thou reposest1007 thy Hope and Confidence.

  1. 1007. Phil 3:19; Eph 5:5; Gal 4:8; Eph 2:12; 1 John 2:23; John 5:23

Question 109: What is the second Commandment?

Question 109: What is the second Commandment?

Answer: Thou shalt make to thee no graven Image, nor the Likeness of any thing which is in Heaven above, or in the Earth beneath, nor in the Waters under the Earth: thou shalt not bow down to them, nor worship them, for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, and visit the sins of the Fathers upon the Children, unto the third and fourth Generation of them that hate me, and shew Mercy to thousands of them which love me, and keep my Commandments.

Answer: Thou shalt make to thee no graven Image, nor the Likeness of any thing which is in Heaven above, or in the Earth beneath, nor in the Waters under the Earth: thou shalt not bow down to them, nor worship them, for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, and visit the sins of the Fathers upon the Children, unto the third and fourth Generation of them that hate me, and shew Mercy to thousands of them which love me, and keep my Commandments.

Question 110: What doth this second Commandment require?

Question 110: What doth this second Commandment require?

Answer: That we should not1009 express or represent God by any Image or shape and figure, or worship him any otherwise then he hath commanded himself in1010 his Word to be worshipped.

  1. 1009. Deuteronomy 4:15,&c; Isaiah 40:18,&c; Romans 1:23,&c; Acts 17:29
  2. 1010. 1 Samuel 15:23; Deuteronomy 12:30,&c; Matthew 15:9

Answer: That we should not1008 express or represent God by any Image or shape and figure, or worship him any otherwise then he hath commanded himself in1009 his Word to be worshipped.

  1. 1008. Deut 4:15,&c; Isa 40:18,&c; Rom 1:23,&c; Acts 17:29
  2. 1009. 1 Sam 15:23; Deut 12:30,&c; Matt 15:9

Question 111: May there then at all any Images or Resemblances of things be made?

Question 111: May there then at all any Images or Resemblances of things be made?

Answer: God neither ought, nor can be represented by any means: and for the Creatures, although it be lawful to express them, yet God forbiddeth notwithstanding their Images to be made or had, as thereby to worship or honour either them, or God by them:1011

  1. 1011. Exodus 23:24; Exodus 34:13–14,17; Numbers 33:52; Deuteronomy 7:5; Deuteronomy 12:13; Deuteronomy 16:22; 2 Kings 18:4

Answer: God neither ought, nor can be represented by any means: and for the Creatures, although it be lawful to express them, yet God forbiddeth notwithstanding their Images to be made or had, as thereby to worship or honour either them, or God by them:1010

  1. 1010. Exod 23:24; Exod 34:13–14,‸17; Num 33:52; Deut 7:5; Deut 12:13; Deut 16:22; 2 Kgs 18:4

Question 112: But may not Images be tolerated in Churches, which may serve for Books unto the common People?

Question 112: But may not Images be tolerated in Churches, which may serve for Books unto the common People?

Answer: No, for ’tis not seemly that we should be wiser then God, who will have his Church to1012 be taught by the lively preaching of his Word, and not with1013 dumb Images.

  1. 1012. 2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:19
  2. 1013. Jeremiah 10:8,&c; Habakkuk 2:18–19

Answer: No, for ’tis not seemly that we should be wiser then God, who will have his Church to1011 be taught by the lively preaching of his Word, and not with1012 dumb Images.

  1. 1011. 2 Tim 3:16–17; 2 Pet 1:19
  2. 1012. Jer 10:8,&c; Hab 2:18–19

Question 113: What is the third Commandment?

Question 113: What is the third Commandment?

Answer: Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his Name in vain.

Answer: Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his Name in vain.

Question 114: What doth God decree in the third Commandment?

Question 114: What doth God decree in the third Commandment?

Answer: That not only by cursing1014 or forswearing, but also by1015 rash swearing we should not use his Name despitefully, or unreverently, neither should by silence nor connivance be Partakers of these horrible Sins in others, but that1016 we use the sacred and holy Name of God ever with great Devotion1017 and Reverence, that he may be worshipped and honoured by us with a true and1018 stedfast Confession1019 and Invocation of his Name; and lastly, in all our Words and Actions whatsoever.

  1. 1014. Leviticus 24:11,&c; Leviticus 19:12
  2. 1015. Matthew 5:37; James 5:12
  3. 1016. missing
  4. 1017. 1 Timothy 2:8
  5. 1018. Romans 2:24; 1 Timothy 6:1; Colossians 3:16–17
  6. 1019. Matthew 10:32

Answer: That not only by cursing1013 or forswearing, but also by1014 rash swearing we should not use his Name despitefully, or unreverently, neither should by silence nor connivance be Partakers of these horrible Sins in others, but that1015 we use the sacred and holy Name of God ever with great Devotion1016 and Reverence, that he may be worshipped and honoured by us with a true and1017 stedfast Confession1018 and Invocation of his Name; and lastly, in all our Words and Actions whatsoever.

  1. 1013. Lev 24:11,&c; Lev 19:12
  2. 1014. Matt 5:37; Jas 5:12
  3. 1015. [No reference printed in 1680]
  4. 1016. 1 Tim 2:8
  5. 1017. Rom 2:24; 1 Tim 6:1; Col 3:16–17
  6. 1018. Matt 10:32

Question 115: Is it then so grievous a Sin by swearing, or banning, to take the Name of God in vain, as that God is also angry with them who in as much as in them lieth do not forbid or hinder it?

Question 115: Is it then so grievous a Sin by swearing, or banning, to take the Name of God in vain, as that God is also angry with them who in as much as in them lieth do not forbid or hinder it?

Answer: Surely1020 most grievous: for neither is there any Sin greater, or more offending God, than the despiting of his sacred Name; wherefore also he would have this Sin to be punished with Death.1021

  1. 1020. Leviticus 5:1
  2. 1021. Leviticus 24:15–16

Answer: Surely1019 most grievous: for neither is there any Sin greater, or more offending God, than the despiting of his sacred Name; wherefore also he would have this Sin to be punished with Death.1020

  1. 1019. Lev 5:1
  2. 1020. Lev 24:15–16

Question 116: May a Man swear religiously and lawfully, by the Name of God?

Question 116: May a Man swear religiously and lawfully, by the Name of God?

Answer: He may when as either the lawful Magistrate exacteth it, or otherwise necessity requireth it: by this means the Faith and Truth of any Man, or thing to be ratified and established, whereby both the Glory of God may be advanced, and the safety of others procured: for this kind of Swearing is1022 ordained by God’s Word, and therefore was well1023 used of the Fathers both in the old and new Testament.

  1. 1022. Deuteronomy 6:13; Deuteronomy 10:20; Isaiah 48:1; Hebrews 6:16
  2. 1023. Genesis 21:24; Genesis 31; Joshua 9:15,19; 2 Samuel 3:35; 1 Kings 1:29; Romans 1:9

Answer: He may when as either the lawful Magistrate exacteth it, or otherwise necessity requireth it: by this means the Faith and Truth of any Man, or thing to be ratified and established, whereby both the Glory of God may be advanced, and the safety of others procured: for this kind of Swearing is1021 ordained by God’s Word, and therefore was well1022 used of the Fathers both in the old and new Testament.

  1. 1021. Deut 6:13; Deut 10:20; Isa 48:1; Heb 6:16
  2. 1022. Gen 21:24; Gen 31; Josh 9:15,‸19; 2 Sam 3:35; 1 Kgs 1:29; Rom 1:9

Question 117: Is it lawful to swear by Saints, or other Creatures?

Question 117: Is it lawful to swear by Saints, or other Creatures?

Answer: No, for a lawful Oath is an Invocation of God, whereby we desire that he, as the only searcher of Hearts, bear Witness unto the Truth, and will punish the Swearer if he1024 wittingly swear falsely: but this Honour1025 agreeth to no Creature.

  1. 1024. 2 Corinthians 1:23
  2. 1025. Matthew 5:3–4,34–36; James 5:12

Answer: No, for a lawful Oath is an Invocation of God, whereby we desire that he, as the only searcher of Hearts, bear Witness unto the Truth, and will punish the Swearer if he1023 wittingly swear falsely: but this Honour1024 agreeth to no Creature.

  1. 1023. 2 Cor 1:23
  2. 1024. Matt 5:3–4,‸34–36; Jas 5:12

Question 118: What is the fourth Commandment?

Question 118: What is the fourth Commandment?

Answer: Remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath Day: six Days shalt thou labor, and do all that thou hast to do, but the seventh Day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God, in it thou shalt do no manner of Work, Thou, nor thy Son, nor thy Daughter, thy Man-Servant, nor thy Maid-Servant, nor thy Cattel, nor the Stranger that is within thy Gates: for in six Days the Lord made Heaven, and Earth, the Sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day, and hallowed it.

Answer: Remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath Day: six Days shalt thou labor, and do all that thou hast to do, but the seventh Day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God, in it thou shalt do no manner of Work, Thou, nor thy Son, nor thy Daughter, thy Man-Servant, nor thy Maid-Servant, nor thy Cattel, nor the Stranger that is within thy Gates: for in six Days the Lord made Heaven, and Earth, the Sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day, and hallowed it.

Question 119: What are we taught by the fourth Commandment?

Question 119: What are we taught by the fourth Commandment?

Answer: That one Day in seven be kept in the Worship of God, which under the old Testament was the last Day of the Week, but under the Gospel changed to the first Day of the Week, and this Lord’s Day to be spent in private and publique Devotion, as hearing the Word diligently, practising the Gospel-Sacraments zealously, and doing Deeds of Charity conscionably, and resting from servil Works, cases of necessity excepted, this being the laudable Practice of the holy Apostles, who best knew the Mind of Christ as to the time of Worship; neither do we find in all the new Testament, that any Gospel Church in the Apostles times did set any other Day apart solemnly to worship God, save the first Day: and well might they so do, for if Israel, the natural Seed of Abraham, was to keep the seventh Day, to keep up the Remembrance of their Deliverance out of temporal Bondage, how much more are we bound to keep the first Day in Remembrance of Christ’s Deliverance of us from eternal Bondage?1026

  1. 1026. Psalm 40:9–10; Acts 2:42,46; 1 Corinthians 14:19,29,31; Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:33; 1 Timothy 2:1–3,8–9; 1 Corinthians 14:16; 1 Corinthians 16:1–2; Isaiah 66:23; John 20:19–20; Revelation 1:10; Deuteronomy 5:15

Answer: That one Day in seven be kept in the Worship of God, which under the old Testament was the last Day of the Week, but under the Gospel changed to the first Day of the Week, and this Lord’s Day to be spent in private and publique Devotion, as hearing the Word diligently, practising the Gospel-Sacraments zealously, and doing Deeds of Charity conscionably, and resting from servil Works, cases of necessity excepted, this being the laudable Practice of the holy Apostles, who best knew the Mind of Christ as to the time of Worship; neither do we find in all the new Testament, that any Gospel Church in the Apostles times did set any other Day apart solemnly to worship God, save the first Day: and well might they so do, for if Israel, the natural Seed of Abraham, was to keep the seventh Day, to keep up the Remembrance of their Deliverance out of temporal Bondage, how much more are we bound to keep the first Day in Remembrance of Christ’s Deliverance of us from eternal Bondage?1025

  1. 1025. Ps 40:9–10; Acts 2:42,‸46; 1 Cor 14:19,‸29,‸31; Acts 20:7; 1 Cor 11:33; 1 Tim 2:1–3,‸8–9; 1 Cor 14:16; 1 Cor 16:1–2; Isa 66:23; John 20:19–20; Rev 1:10; Deut 5:15

Question 120: What is the fifth Commandment?

Question 120: What is the fifth Commandment?

Answer: Honour thy Father and Mother, that thy dayes may be long in the Land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

Answer: Honour thy Father and Mother, that thy dayes may be long in the Land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

Question 121: What doth God enjoin us in the fifth Commandment?

Question 121: What doth God enjoin us in the fifth Commandment?

Answer: That we yeild due honour, love, and faithfulness to our Parents, and so to all who bear Rule over us, and1027 submit our selves with such obedience as is meet to their faithful Commandments and chastisements; and further also by that our patience1028 we bear and suffer their manners, ever thinking with our selves that God1029 will govern and guide us by their hand.

  1. 1027. Ephesians 6:1–2,5,&c; Colossians 3:20,22–24; Ephesians 5:22; Proverbs 1:8; Proverbs 4:1; Proverbs 15:20; Proverbs 20:20; Exodus 21:17; Romans 13:1
  2. 1028. Proverbs 23:22; Genesis 9:25; 1 Peter 2:18
  3. 1029. Ephesians 6:4,9; Colossians 3:19,21; Romans 13:1; Matthew 22:21

Answer: That we yeild due honour, love, and faithfulness to our Parents, and so to all who bear Rule over us, and1026 submit our selves with such obedience as is meet to their faithful Commandments and chastisements; and further also by that our patience1027 we bear and suffer their manners, ever thinking with our selves that God1028 will govern and guide us by their hand.

  1. 1026. Eph 6:1–2,‸5,&c; Col 3:20,‸22–24; Eph 5:22; Prov 1:8; Prov 4:1; Prov 15:20; Prov 20:20; Exod 21:17; Rom 13:1
  2. 1027. Prov 23:22; Gen 9:25; 1 Pet 2:18
  3. 1028. Eph 6:4,‸9; Col 3:19,‸21; Rom 13:1; Matt 22:21

Question 122: What is the sixth Commandment?

Question 122: What is the sixth Commandment?

Answer: Thou shalt do no Murder.

Answer: Thou shalt do no Murder.

Question 123: What doth God exact in the sixth Commandment?

Question 123: What doth God exact in the sixth Commandment?

Answer: That neither in thought nor in gesture, much less in deed, I reproach, or hate, or harm, or1030 kill my Neighbour, either by my self, or by another, but cast away1031 all desire of revenge; furthermore, that I hurt not my self, nor cast my self1032 wittingly into any Danger. Wherefore also that Murther might not be committed, he1033 hath armed the Magistrate with the Sword.

  1. 1030. Matthew 5:21–22; Genesis 9:6; Matthew 26:52
  2. 1031. Ephesians 4:26; Romans 12:19; Matthew 18:35
  3. 1032. Romans 13:14; Colossians 2:23; Matthew 4:7
  4. 1033. Genesis 9:6; Exodus 21:14; Matthew 26:52; Romans 13:4

Answer: That neither in thought nor in gesture, much less in deed, I reproach, or hate, or harm, or1029 kill my Neighbour, either by my self, or by another, but cast away1030 all desire of revenge; furthermore, that I hurt not my self, nor cast my self1031 wittingly into any Danger. Wherefore also that Murther might not be committed, he1032 hath armed the Magistrate with the Sword.

  1. 1029. Matt 5:21–22; Gen 9:6; Matt 26:52
  2. 1030. Eph 4:26; Rom 12:19; Matt 18:35
  3. 1031. Rom 13:14; Col 2:23; Matt 4:7
  4. 1032. Gen 9:6; Exod 21:14; Matt 26:52; Rom 13:4

Question 124: But this Commandment seems to forbid Murther only?

Question 124: But this Commandment seems to forbid Murther only?

Answer: But in forbidding Murther, God doth further teach, that he hateth the Root, to wit,1034 Anger,1035 Envy,1036 Hatred, and Desire of Revenge, and1037 doth account them all for Murther.

  1. 1034. James 1:20; Galatians 5:20–21
  2. 1035. Romans 1:29
  3. 1036. 1 John 2:9,11
  4. 1037. 1 John 3:15

Answer: But in forbidding Murther, God doth further teach, that he hateth the Root, to wit,1033 Anger,1034 Envy,1035 Hatred, and Desire of Revenge, and1036 doth account them all for Murther.

  1. 1033. Jas 1:20; Gal 5:20–21
  2. 1034. Rom 1:29
  3. 1035. 1 John 2:9,‸11
  4. 1036. 1 John 3:15

Question 125: Is it enough then that we kill no Man, in such sort as hath been said?

Question 125: Is it enough then that we kill no Man, in such sort as hath been said?

Answer: It is not enough; for when God condemneth Anger, Envy, Hatred, he requireth that1038 we love our Neighbour as our selves and that we1039 use Humanity, Lenity,1040 Courtesie, Patience,1041 and Mercy towards him, and1042 turn away from him as much as we may whatsoever may be hurtful unto him; in a word, that we be so affected in Mind as that we1043 stick not to do good also unto our Enemies.

  1. 1038. Matthew 22:39; Matthew 7:12
  2. 1039. Romans 12:10
  3. 1040. Ephesians 4:2; Galatians 6:1–2; Matthew 5:5; Romans 12:18; Matthew 5:7; Luke 6:36
  4. 1041. Exodus 23:5
  5. 1042. Matthew 5:45
  6. 1043. Romans 12:20

Answer: It is not enough; for when God condemneth Anger, Envy, Hatred, he requireth that1037 we love our Neighbour as our selves and that we1038 use Humanity, Lenity,1039 Courtesie, Patience,1040 and Mercy towards him, and1041 turn away from him as much as we may whatsoever may be hurtful unto him; in a word, that we be so affected in Mind as that we1042 stick not to do good also unto our Enemies.

  1. 1037. Matt 22:39; Matt 7:12
  2. 1038. Rom 12:10
  3. 1039. Eph 4:2; Gal 6:1–2; Matt 5:5; Rom 12:18; Matt 5:7; Luke 6:36
  4. 1040. Exod 23:5
  5. 1041. Matt 5:45
  6. 1042. Rom 12:20

Question 126: What is the seventh Commandment?

Question 126: What is the seventh Commandment?

Answer: Thou shalt not commit Adultery.

Answer: Thou shalt not commit Adultery.

Question 127: What is the meaning of the seventh Commandment?

Question 127: What is the meaning of the seventh Commandment?

Answer: That God hath1044 in Execration all Turpitude and Filthiness, and therefore we also1045 must utterly hate, and detest it, and contrary-wife, live temperately, modestly, and1046 chastly, whether we1047 live in holy Wedlock, or in single life.

  1. 1044. Leviticus 18:27–28
  2. 1045. Jude 22,23
  3. 1046. 1 Thessalonians 4:3–4
  4. 1047. Hebrews 13:4; 1 Corinthians 7:4

Answer: That God hath1043 in Execration all Turpitude and Filthiness, and therefore we also1044 must utterly hate, and detest it, and contrary-wife, live temperately, modestly, and1045 chastly, whether we1046 live in holy Wedlock, or in single life.

  1. 1043. Lev 18:27–28
  2. 1044. Jude 22,‸23
  3. 1045. 1 Thess 4:3–4
  4. 1046. Heb 13:4; 1 Cor 7:4

Question 128: Forbiddeth God nothing else in this Commandment but actual Adultery, and such kinds of uncleanness?

Question 128: Forbiddeth God nothing else in this Commandment but actual Adultery, and such kinds of uncleanness?

Answer: Yea, for seeing both our Body and Soul are the Temples of the Holy Ghost, God will have us to possess both in Purity and Holiness, and therefore Deeds,1048 Gestures, Words,1049 Thoughts, filthy Lusts, and whatsoever inticeth a Man unto these, all these God1050 wholly forbiddeth.

  1. 1048. Ephesians 5:31; 1 Corinthians 6:18,20
  2. 1049. Matthew 5:27–28
  3. 1050. Ephesians 5:18; Job 31:1; Psalm 39:1

Answer: Yea, for seeing both our Body and Soul are the Temples of the Holy Ghost, God will have us to possess both in Purity and Holiness, and therefore Deeds,1047 Gestures, Words,1048 Thoughts, filthy Lusts, and whatsoever inticeth a Man unto these, all these God1049 wholly forbiddeth.

  1. 1047. Eph 5:31; 1 Cor 6:18,‸20
  2. 1048. Matt 5:27–28
  3. 1049. Eph 5:18; Job 31:1; Ps 39:1

Question 129: What is the eighth Commandment?

Question 129: What is the eighth Commandment?

Answer: Thou shalt not steal.

Answer: Thou shalt not steal.

Question 130: What doth God forbid in the eighth Commandment?

Question 130: What doth God forbid in the eighth Commandment?

Answer: Not only those1051 Thefts and1052 Robberies, which the Magistrate punisheth, but by the name of Theft he comprehendeth whatsoever Evil, Crafts, Fetches, and Devices, whereby we seek after other Mens Goods, and indeavour with force, or with some shew of Right, to1053 convey them over unto our selves; of which sort are1054 false Weights, false Ells1055 uneven Measures, deceitful Marchandize, counterfeit Coin,1056 Usury, or any other way or means of furthering our Estate, which God hath forbidden: to these we may add all1057 Covetousness, and the manifold wast and1058 abusing of Gods Gifts.

  1. 1051. 1 Corinthians 6:10
  2. 1052. 1 Corinthians 5:10
  3. 1053. Luke 3:14; 1 Thessalonians 4:6
  4. 1054. Proverbs 11:1; Proverbs 16:11
  5. 1055. Ezekiel 45:9,&c; Deuteronomy 25:13,&c
  6. 1056. Psalm 15:5; Luke 6:35
  7. 1057. 1 Corinthians 6:10
  8. 1058. Proverbs 5:15

Answer: Not only those1050 Thefts and1051 Robberies, which the Magistrate punisheth, but by the name of Theft he comprehendeth whatsoever Evil, Crafts, Fetches, and Devices, whereby we seek after other Mens Goods, and indeavour with force, or with some shew of Right, to1052 convey them over unto our selves; of which sort are1053 false Weights, false Ells1054 uneven Measures, deceitful Marchandize, counterfeit Coin,1055 Usury, or any other way or means of furthering our Estate, which God hath forbidden: to these we may add all1056 Covetousness, and the manifold wast and1057 abusing of Gods Gifts.

  1. 1050. 1 Cor 6:10
  2. 1051. 1 Cor 5:10
  3. 1052. Luke 3:14; 1 Thess 4:6
  4. 1053. Prov 11:1; Prov 16:11
  5. 1054. Ezek 45:9,&c; Deut 25:13,&c
  6. 1055. Ps 15:5; Luke 6:35
  7. 1056. 1 Cor 6:10
  8. 1057. Prov 5:15

Question 131: What are those things which God here commandeth?

Question 131: What are those things which God here commandeth?

Answer: That to my Power, I help and further the Commodities and Profit of my Neighbour, and that I so deal with him as I would desire to be dealt with my self, and that I do my own Work plainly and faithfully, that I may thereby help others who are distressed with any need or Calamity.1059

  1. 1059. Matthew 7:12; Ephesians 4:28

Answer: That to my Power, I help and further the Commodities and Profit of my Neighbour, and that I so deal with him as I would desire to be dealt with my self, and that I do my own Work plainly and faithfully, that I may thereby help others who are distressed with any need or Calamity.1058

  1. 1058. Matt 7:12; Eph 4:28

Question 132: What is the ninth Commandment?

Question 132: What is the ninth Commandment?

Answer: Thou shalt not bear false Witness against thy Neighbour.

Answer: Thou shalt not bear false Witness against thy Neighbour.

Question 133: What doth the ninth Commandment exact?

Question 133: What doth the ninth Commandment exact?

Answer: That I bear no1060 false Witness against any Man,1061 neither falsifie any Man’s words, neither backbite1062 nor reproach any Man, nor1063 condemn any rashly, or unheard, but avoid, and1064 shun with all carefulness all kind of Lies, and Deceipts, as the proper Works of the Devil, except I mean to stir1065 up against me the most grievous Wrath of God; and that in Judgments and other Affairs, I follow the Truth, and freely and constantly1066 profess the matter as it indeed is, and moreover defend and increase as much as in me lieth, the good Name and Estimation of others.1067

  1. 1060. Proverbs 19:5,9; Proverbs 21:28; Psalm 15:3
  2. 1061. missing
  3. 1062. Romans 1:29–30
  4. 1063. Matthew 7:1,&c; Luke 6:37
  5. 1064. John 8:44
  6. 1065. Proverbs 12:22; Proverbs 13:5
  7. 1066. Ephesians 4:24–25
  8. 1067. 1 Peter 4:8

Answer: That I bear no1059 false Witness against any Man,1060 neither falsifie any Man’s words, neither backbite1061 nor reproach any Man, nor1062 condemn any rashly, or unheard, but avoid, and1063 shun with all carefulness all kind of Lies, and Deceipts, as the proper Works of the Devil, except I mean to stir1064 up against me the most grievous Wrath of God; and that in Judgments and other Affairs, I follow the Truth, and freely and constantly1065 profess the matter as it indeed is, and moreover defend and increase as much as in me lieth, the good Name and Estimation of others.1066

  1. 1059. Prov 19:5,‸9; Prov 21:28; Ps 15:3
  2. 1060. [No reference printed in 1680]
  3. 1061. Rom 1:29–30
  4. 1062. Matt 7:1,&c; Luke 6:37
  5. 1063. John 8:44
  6. 1064. Prov 12:22; Prov 13:5
  7. 1065. Eph 4:24–25
  8. 1066. 1 Pet 4:8

Question 134: What is the tenth Commandment?

Question 134: What is the tenth Commandment?

Answer: Thou shalt not covet thy Neighbours House, nor his Wife, nor his Servant, nor his Maid, nor his Ox, nor his Ass, nor any thing that is his.1068

  1. 1068. Exodus 20:17

Answer: Thou shalt not covet thy Neighbours House, nor his Wife, nor his Servant, nor his Maid, nor his Ox, nor his Ass, nor any thing that is his.1067

  1. 1067. Exod 20:17

Question 135: What doth the tenth Commandment forbid?

Question 135: What doth the tenth Commandment forbid?

Answer: That our Hearts be not at any time moved by the least Desire or Cogitation against any Commandment of God, but1069 that continually and from our Heart we detest all Sin, and contrarily delight in all Righteousness.

  1. 1069. Romans 7:7,&c

Answer: That our Hearts be not at any time moved by the least Desire or Cogitation against any Commandment of God, but1068 that continually and from our Heart we detest all Sin, and contrarily delight in all Righteousness.

  1. 1068. Rom 7:7,&c

Question 136: But can they who are converted to God, perfectly observe, and keep these Commandments?

Question 136: But can they who are converted to God, perfectly observe, and keep these Commandments?

Answer: No, but even the holiest Men as long they live, have only small Beginnings of1070 this Obedience, yet so that they1071 begin with an unfeigned and earnest desire and endeavour to live not according to some only, but according to all the Commandments of God.

  1. 1070. Romans 7:14–15; Ecclesiastes 7:22
  2. 1071. Romans 7:22; James 2:10

Answer: No, but even the holiest Men as long they live, have only small Beginnings of1069 this Obedience, yet so that they1070 begin with an unfeigned and earnest desire and endeavour to live not according to some only, but according to all the Commandments of God.

  1. 1069. Rom 7:14–15; Eccl 7:22
  2. 1070. Rom 7:22; Jas 2:10

Question 137: Why will God then have his Law to be so exactly and severely preached seeing there is no Man in this life able to keep it?

Question 137: Why will God then have his Law to be so exactly and severely preached seeing there is no Man in this life able to keep it?

Answer: First, That all our life time we more & more1072 acknowledg the great proneness of our Nature to Sin, and so much the more1073 greedily desire remission of Sins, and Righteousness in Christ. Secondly, That we be doing of this always, and always thinking of it, and so implore and crave of the Father the1074 Grace of his Holy Spirit, whereby we may daily more and more be renewed to the Image and likeness of God, until at length after we are departed out of this life we may joyfully attain unto that Perfection which is promised unto us.

  1. 1072. 1 John 1:9; Psalm 22:5
  2. 1073. Romans 7:24
  3. 1074. 1 Corinthians 9:24,&c; Philippians 3:12–14

Answer: First, That all our life time we more & more1071 acknowledg the great proneness of our Nature to Sin, and so much the more1072 greedily desire remission of Sins, and Righteousness in Christ. Secondly, That we be doing of this always, and always thinking of it, and so implore and crave of the Father the1073 Grace of his Holy Spirit, whereby we may daily more and more be renewed to the Image and likeness of God, until at length after we are departed out of this life we may joyfully attain unto that Perfection which is promised unto us.

  1. 1071. 1 John 1:9; Ps 22:5
  2. 1072. Rom 7:24
  3. 1073. 1 Cor 9:24,&c; Phil 3:12–14