{"number":6,"title":null,"part":null,"questions":[6],"paragraphs":[],"clauses":[],"items":[{"question":"Are men by nature ignorant of God?","answer":"Yes. And they know not me, saith the Lord,","segments":[{"text":"Yes.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"And they know not me, saith the Lord,","proofs":["Jeremiah 9:3"],"refs":[{"printed":"Jeremiah 9:3","osis":["Jer.9.3"]}],"note":null}],"items":[{"question":"And of duty?","answer":"Yes. They know not to do right,","segments":[{"text":"Yes.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"They know not to do right,","proofs":["Amos 3:10"],"refs":[{"printed":"Amos 3:10","osis":["Amos.3.10"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"Does ignorance lead to sin?","answer":"Yes. I did it ignorantly,","segments":[{"text":"Yes.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"I did it ignorantly,","proofs":["1 Timothy 1:13"],"refs":[{"printed":"1 Timothy 1:13","osis":["1Tim.1.13"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"But is it an excuse for sin?","answer":"No. Pour out thy fury upon the heathen, that know thee not,","segments":[{"text":"No.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"Pour out thy fury upon the heathen, that know thee not,","proofs":["Jeremiah 10:25"],"refs":[{"printed":"Jeremiah 10:25","osis":["Jer.10.25"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"And are the scriptures appointed for our instruction?","answer":"Yes. The entrance of thy words giveth light,","segments":[{"text":"Yes.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"The entrance of thy words giveth light,","proofs":["Psalm 119:130"],"refs":[{"printed":"Psalm 119:130","osis":["Ps.119.130"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]}]},{"question":"Are all things profitable and necessary contained in the holy scriptures?","answer":"Yes. They are able to make us wise unto salvation,","segments":[{"text":"Yes.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"They are able to make us wise unto salvation,","proofs":["2 Timothy 3:15"],"refs":[{"printed":"2 Timothy 3:15","osis":["2Tim.3.15"]}],"note":null}],"items":[{"question":"Do the scriptures teach plainly?","answer":"Yes. We use great plainness of speech,","segments":[{"text":"Yes.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"We use great plainness of speech,","proofs":["2 Corinthians 3:12"],"refs":[{"printed":"2 Corinthians 3:12","osis":["2Cor.3.12"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"Do they teach powerfully?","answer":"Yes. For the word of God is quick and powerful,","segments":[{"text":"Yes.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"For the word of God is quick and powerful,","proofs":["Hebrews 4:12"],"refs":[{"printed":"Hebrews 4:12","osis":["Heb.4.12"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"Do they teach sinners?","answer":"Yes. O ye simple understand wisdom, O ye fools be of an understanding heart,","segments":[{"text":"Yes.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"O ye simple understand wisdom, O ye fools be of an understanding heart,","proofs":["Proverbs 8:5"],"refs":[{"printed":"Proverbs 8:5","osis":["Prov.8.5"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"Do they teach saints?","answer":"Yes. I speak as to wise men,","segments":[{"text":"Yes.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"I speak as to wise men,","proofs":["1 Corinthians 10:15"],"refs":[{"printed":"1 Corinthians 10:15","osis":["1Cor.10.15"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]}]},{"question":"Is it necessary that men should know God?","answer":"Yes. Acquaint now thyself with him,","segments":[{"text":"Yes.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"Acquaint now thyself with him,","proofs":["Job 22:21"],"refs":[{"printed":"Job 22:21","osis":["Job.22.21"]}],"note":null}],"items":[{"question":"Does grace and peace come to the soul in this way?","answer":"Yes. Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God,","segments":[{"text":"Yes.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God,","proofs":["2 Peter 1:2"],"refs":[{"printed":"2 Peter 1:2","osis":["2Pet.1.2"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"And is ignorance of God a great reproach?","answer":"Yes. The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master’s crib, but Israel doth not know,","segments":[{"text":"Yes.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master’s crib, but Israel doth not know,","proofs":["Isaiah 1:3"],"refs":[{"printed":"Isaiah 1:3","osis":["Isa.1.3"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"Can men know God aright without his word?","answer":"No. Remember that at that time ye were without God in the world,","segments":[{"text":"No.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"Remember that at that time ye were without God in the world,","proofs":["Ephesians 2:13"],"refs":[{"printed":"Ephesians 2:13","osis":["Eph.2.13"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"May all that may be known of God without the word, be better known in and by the word?","answer":"Yes. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God,","segments":[{"text":"Yes.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God,","proofs":["Hebrews 11:3"],"refs":[{"printed":"Hebrews 11:3","osis":["Heb.11.3"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"Should we therefore have recourse to the scriptures for the knowledge of God?","answer":"Yes. For if we receive his words, then shall we find the knowledge of God,","segments":[{"text":"Yes.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"For if we receive his words, then shall we find the knowledge of God,","proofs":["Proverbs 2:5"],"refs":[{"printed":"Proverbs 2:5","osis":["Prov.2.5"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]}]},{"question":"Is obedience to God a due debt?","answer":"Yes. Therefore brethren we are debtors,","segments":[{"text":"Yes.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"Therefore brethren we are debtors,","proofs":["Romans 8:12"],"refs":[{"printed":"Romans 8:12","osis":["Rom.8.12"]}],"note":null}],"items":[{"question":"Is it a debt due from all?","answer":"Yes. The commandment of God is made known unto all nations for the obedience of faith,","segments":[{"text":"Yes.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"The commandment of God is made known unto all nations for the obedience of faith,","proofs":["Romans 16:26"],"refs":[{"printed":"Romans 16:26","osis":["Rom.16.26"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"But especially from the saints?","answer":"Yes. They which have believed in God, must be careful to maintain good works,","segments":[{"text":"Yes.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"They which have believed in God, must be careful to maintain good works,","proofs":["Titus 3:8"],"refs":[{"printed":"Titus 3:8","osis":["Titus.3.8"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"And are the duties of obedience best learned from the divine word?","answer":"Yes. For the scripture is profitable for instruction in righteousness,","segments":[{"text":"Yes.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"For the scripture is profitable for instruction in righteousness,","proofs":["2 Timothy 3:16"],"refs":[{"printed":"2 Timothy 3:16","osis":["2Tim.3.16"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]}]},{"question":"Do the scriptures teach us to obey without hesitating?","answer":"Yes. Immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood,","segments":[{"text":"Yes.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"Immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood,","proofs":["Galatians 1:16"],"refs":[{"printed":"Galatians 1:16","osis":["Gal.1.16"]}],"note":null}],"items":[{"question":"And without reserve or exception?","answer":"Yes. Ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left,","segments":[{"text":"Yes.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"Ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left,","proofs":["Deuteronomy 5:32"],"refs":[{"printed":"Deuteronomy 5:32","osis":["Deut.5.32"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"And without reluctance?","answer":"Yes. I delight to do thy will, O my God,","segments":[{"text":"Yes.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"I delight to do thy will, O my God,","proofs":["Psalm 40:8"],"refs":[{"printed":"Psalm 40:8","osis":["Ps.40.8"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"And without assuming?","answer":"Yes. When ye have done all these things, say we are unprofitable servants,","segments":[{"text":"Yes.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"When ye have done all these things, say we are unprofitable servants,","proofs":["Luke 17:10"],"refs":[{"printed":"Luke 17:10","osis":["Luke.17.10"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"And without fainting?","answer":"Yes. Let us not be weary in well doing,","segments":[{"text":"Yes.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"Let us not be weary in well doing,","proofs":["Galatians 6:9"],"refs":[{"printed":"Galatians 6:9","osis":["Gal.6.9"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"And will other methods be ineffectual for instruction where the written word fails?","answer":"Yes. If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rose from the dead,","segments":[{"text":"Yes.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null},{"text":"If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rose from the dead,","proofs":["Luke 16:31"],"refs":[{"printed":"Luke 16:31","osis":["Luke.16.31"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]}]}],"text":null}