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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

Question 2

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 2

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What Rule hath God given to direct us, how we may glorifie, and enjoy him?

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.

The word of God is,

1. Contained in the Scriptures of the Old, and New Testament.a*

2. The onely Rule to direct us—How we may glorifie God.b†

3. How we may enjoy God.c‡

Notes

  1. *Eph. 2.20. And are built upon the foundation of the Apostles, and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief Corner-stone.
  2. †2 Tim. 3.16. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.
  3. ‡1 Joh. 1.3. That which we have seen and heard, declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us, and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aEphesians 2:20
  2. b2 Timothy 3:16
  3. c1 John 1:3

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