{"number":2,"title":"What Rule hath God given to direct us how we may glorifie and enjoy him?","part":null,"questions":[2],"paragraphs":[],"clauses":[],"items":[{"question":"What Rule hath God given to direct us how we may glorifie and enjoy him?","answer":"The Word of God (which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament) is the only Rule to direct us how we may glorifie and enjoy him.","segments":[{"text":"The Word of God (which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament) is the only Rule to direct us how we may glorifie and enjoy him.","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null}],"items":[{"question":"Do we need a Rule to direct us to our chief End?","answer":"Yes. For we all like Sheep have gone astray,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. For we all like Sheep have gone astray,","proofs":["Isaiah 53:6"],"refs":[{"printed":"Isaiah 53:6","osis":["Isa.53.6"]}],"note":null}],"items":[{"question":"Could we not find it out of our selves?","answer":"No. For Man is born like the wild Asses Colt,","segments":[{"text":"No. For Man is born like the wild Asses Colt,","proofs":["Job 11:12"],"refs":[{"printed":"Job 11:12","osis":["Job.11.12"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]}]},{"question":"Is Divine Revelation necessary to Religion?","answer":"Yes. For Faith comes by Hearing, and Hearing by the Word of God,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. For Faith comes by Hearing, and Hearing by the Word of God,","proofs":["Romans 10:17"],"refs":[{"printed":"Romans 10:17","osis":["Rom.10.17"]}],"note":null}],"items":[{"question":"Is not the Light of Nature sufficient without it?","answer":"No. For the World by Wisdom knew not God,","segments":[{"text":"No. For the World by Wisdom knew not God,","proofs":["1 Corinthians 1:21"],"refs":[{"printed":"1 Corinthians 1:21","osis":["1Cor.1.21"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"Hath God therefore given us a Revelation?","answer":"Yes. He hath shewed thee, O Man, what is good,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. He hath shewed thee, O Man, what is good,","proofs":["Micah 6:8"],"refs":[{"printed":"Micah 6:8","osis":["Mic.6.8"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"Was there Revelation from the beginning?","answer":"Yes. At sundry Times, and in divers Manners, God spake unto the Fathers,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. At sundry Times, and in divers Manners, God spake unto the Fathers,","proofs":["Hebrews 1:1"],"refs":[{"printed":"Hebrews 1:1","osis":["Heb.1.1"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]}]},{"question":"Are the Scriptures of the Old Testament and the New the Word of God, and a Divine Revelation?","answer":"Yes. For all Scripture is given by Inspiration of God,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. For all Scripture is given by Inspiration of God,","proofs":["2 Timothy 3:16"],"refs":[{"printed":"2 Timothy 3:16","osis":["2Tim.3.16"]}],"note":null}],"items":[{"question":"Were they indited by the Blessed Spirit?","answer":"Yes. For holy Men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. For holy Men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost,","proofs":["2 Peter 1:21"],"refs":[{"printed":"2 Peter 1:21","osis":["2Pet.1.21"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"Were they confirm’d by Miracles?","answer":"Yes. God also bearing them Witness both with Signs and Wonders,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. God also bearing them Witness both with Signs and Wonders,","proofs":["Hebrews 2:4"],"refs":[{"printed":"Hebrews 2:4","osis":["Heb.2.4"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"Do they recommend themselves?","answer":"Yes. For the Word of God is quick and powerful,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. 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":"Is not the Bible then a Cheat put upon the World?","answer":"No: For these are not the Words of him that hath a Devil,","segments":[{"text":"No: For these are not the Words of him that hath a Devil,","proofs":["John 10:21"],"refs":[{"printed":"John 10:21","osis":["John.10.21"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]}]},{"question":"Was the Book of the Scripture written for our Use?","answer":"Yes. Whatsoever Things were written aforetime, were written for our Learning,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. Whatsoever Things were written aforetime, were written for our Learning,","proofs":["Romans 15:4"],"refs":[{"printed":"Romans 15:4","osis":["Rom.15.4"]}],"note":null}],"items":[{"question":"And is it of great Use?","answer":"Yes. For it is profitable for Doctrine, for Reproof, for Correction, for Instruction in Righteousness,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. For it is profitable for Doctrine, for Reproof, for Correction, for Instruction in Righteousness,","proofs":["2 Timothy 3:16"],"refs":[{"printed":"2 Timothy 3:16","osis":["2Tim.3.16"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]}]},{"question":"Are the Scriptures the great Support of our Religion?","answer":"Yes. For we are built upon the Foundation of the Apostles and Prophets,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. For we are built upon the Foundation of the Apostles and Prophets,","proofs":["Ephesians 2:20"],"refs":[{"printed":"Ephesians 2:20","osis":["Eph.2.20"]}],"note":null}],"items":[{"question":"Are they the standing Rule of our Faith and Practice?","answer":"Yes. We must have Recourse to the Law, and to the Testimony,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. We must have Recourse to the Law, and to the Testimony,","proofs":["Isaiah 8:20"],"refs":[{"printed":"Isaiah 8:20","osis":["Isa.8.20"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"Are they the only Rule?","answer":"Yes. For other Foundations can no Man lay,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. For other Foundations can no Man lay,","proofs":["1 Corinthians 3:11"],"refs":[{"printed":"1 Corinthians 3:11","osis":["1Cor.3.11"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"Are they our Guide?","answer":"Yes. For the Commandment is a Lamp, and the Law is Light,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. For the Commandment is a Lamp, and the Law is Light,","proofs":["Proverbs 6:23"],"refs":[{"printed":"Proverbs 6:23","osis":["Prov.6.23"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"Do they shew us the Way to Heaven and Happiness?","answer":"Yes. For in them we think we have Eternal Life, and they are they which testifie of Christ,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. For in them we think we have Eternal Life, and they are they which testifie of Christ,","proofs":["John 5:39"],"refs":[{"printed":"John 5:39","osis":["John.5.39"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]}]},{"question":"Are the Scriptures our Oracle which we must consult?","answer":"Yes. What is written in the Law, how readest thou?","segments":[{"text":"Yes. What is written in the Law, how readest thou?","proofs":["Luke 10:26"],"refs":[{"printed":"Luke 10:26","osis":["Luke.10.26"]}],"note":null}],"items":[{"question":"Are they our Touchstone which we must try by?","answer":"Yes. If they speak not according to this Word, it is because there is no Light in them,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. If they speak not according to this Word, it is because there is no Light in them,","proofs":["Isaiah 8:20"],"refs":[{"printed":"Isaiah 8:20","osis":["Isa.8.20"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"Are they the Weapons of our Spiritual Warfare?","answer":"Yes. Get thee hence, Satan, for it is written,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. Get thee hence, Satan, for it is written,","proofs":["Matthew 4:10","Ephesians 6:17"],"refs":[{"printed":"Matthew 4:10","osis":["Matt.4.10"]},{"printed":"Ephesians 6:17","osis":["Eph.6.17"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]}]},{"question":"Is the written Word a sufficient Rule?","answer":"Yes. For the Law of the Lord is perfect,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. For the Law of the Lord is perfect,","proofs":["Psalm 19:7"],"refs":[{"printed":"Psalm 19:7","osis":["Ps.19.7"]}],"note":null}],"items":[{"question":"Is it plain?","answer":"Yes. For the Word is nigh thee,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. For the Word is nigh thee,","proofs":["Romans 10:8"],"refs":[{"printed":"Romans 10:8","osis":["Rom.10.8"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"Is the Churches Authority the Rule of our Faith?","answer":"No. For our Faith should not stand in the Wisdom of Men,","segments":[{"text":"No. For our Faith should not stand in the Wisdom of Men,","proofs":["1 Corinthians 2:5"],"refs":[{"printed":"1 Corinthians 2:5","osis":["1Cor.2.5"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"May we depend upon unwritten Traditions?","answer":"No. For we must refuse profane and old Wives Fables,","segments":[{"text":"No. For we must refuse profane and old Wives Fables,","proofs":["1 Timothy 4:7"],"refs":[{"printed":"1 Timothy 4:7","osis":["1Tim.4.7"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]}]},{"question":"Will the written Word be the Rule of our Judgment hereafter?","answer":"Yes. For we must be judged by the Law of Liberty,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. For we must be judged by the Law of Liberty,","proofs":["James 2:12"],"refs":[{"printed":"James 2:12","osis":["Jas.2.12"]}],"note":null}],"items":[{"question":"Ought we therefore to be rul’d by it now?","answer":"Yes. As many as walk according to this Rule, Peace shall be on them,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. As many as walk according to this Rule, Peace shall be on them,","proofs":["Galatians 6:16"],"refs":[{"printed":"Galatians 6:16","osis":["Gal.6.16"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"And to be comforted by it?","answer":"Yes. For through Patience and Comfort of the Scriptures we have Hope,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. For through Patience and Comfort of the Scriptures we have Hope,","proofs":["Romans 15:4"],"refs":[{"printed":"Romans 15:4","osis":["Rom.15.4"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]}]},{"question":"Are the Scriptures to be translated into Vulgar Tongues?","answer":"Yes. For we should hear them speak in our Tongues the wonderful Works of God,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. For we should hear them speak in our Tongues the wonderful Works of God,","proofs":["Acts 2:11"],"refs":[{"printed":"Acts 2:11","osis":["Acts.2.11"]}],"note":null}],"items":[{"question":"And must we study them?","answer":"Yes. Search the Scriptures,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. Search the Scriptures,","proofs":["John 5:39"],"refs":[{"printed":"John 5:39","osis":["John.5.39"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"And labour to understand them?","answer":"Yes. Understandest thou what thou readest?","segments":[{"text":"Yes. Understandest thou what thou readest?","proofs":["Acts 8:30"],"refs":[{"printed":"Acts 8:30","osis":["Acts.8.30"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"And must we rest satisfied with this Revelation of God’s Will?","answer":"Yes. For if we believe not Moses and the Prophets, neither would we be perswaded tho’ one rose from the Dead,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. For if we believe not Moses and the Prophets, neither would we be perswaded tho’ one rose from the Dead,","proofs":["Luke 16:31"],"refs":[{"printed":"Luke 16:31","osis":["Luke.16.31"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"Is it a great Affront to God to neglect his Word?","answer":"Yes. I have written unto them the great Things of my Law, but they were counted as a strange thing,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. I have written unto them the great Things of my Law, but they were counted as a strange thing,","proofs":["Hosea 8:12"],"refs":[{"printed":"Hosea 8:12","osis":["Hos.8.12"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]}]},{"question":"Must little Children get the Knowledge of the Scripture?","answer":"Yes. Timothy is commended for this, that from a Child he knew the Holy Scriptures,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. Timothy is commended for this, that from a Child he knew the Holy Scriptures,","proofs":["2 Timothy 3:15"],"refs":[{"printed":"2 Timothy 3:15","osis":["2Tim.3.15"]}],"note":null}],"items":[{"question":"And must their Parents instruct them therein?","answer":"Yes. They must teach them diligently unto their Children, and talk of them,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. They must teach them diligently unto their Children, and talk of them,","proofs":["Deuteronomy 6:7"],"refs":[{"printed":"Deuteronomy 6:7","osis":["Deut.6.7"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]}]},{"question":"Must we all love the Word of God?","answer":"Yes. O how love I thy Law!","segments":[{"text":"Yes. O how love I thy Law!","proofs":[],"refs":[],"note":null}],"items":[{"question":"And must we meditate therein?","answer":"Yes. It is my Meditation all the Day,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. It is my Meditation all the Day,","proofs":["Psalm 119:97"],"refs":[{"printed":"Psalm 119:97","osis":["Ps.119.97"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]},{"question":"And will this be to our own Advantage?","answer":"Yes. For it is able to make us wise to Salvation,","segments":[{"text":"Yes. For it is able to make us wise to Salvation,","proofs":["2 Timothy 3:15"],"refs":[{"printed":"2 Timothy 3:15","osis":["2Tim.3.15"]}],"note":null}],"items":[]}]}]}],"text":null}