Q. 9. What is the fifth property of God's decrees? A. They are most pure, and altogether unspotted of sin; 1 John 1:5. This is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, That God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

Q. 8. What is the fourth property of God's decrees? A. They are eternal, and before all time; Acts 15:18. Known unto God are all his works, from the beginning of the world.

Q. 7. What is the third property of God's decrees? A. They are most firm and stable; 2 Tim. 2:19. Nevertheless, the foundation of God standeth sure; having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his; Zech. 6:1.

Q. 6. What is the second property of God's decrees? A. The decrees of God are most free, all flowing from the mere pleasure of his will; Rom. 9:18. Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.

Q. 5. What is the first property of God's decrees? A. That they are most wise acts of God, laid in the depth of wisdom and counsel; Rom. 11:33. O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways are past finding out!

Q. 4. Who are the objects of God's special decrees? A. Angels and men are the objects of God's special decrees; 1 Tim. 5:21. I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things, &c. Rom. 8:33. Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect?

But there are some evil things done in the world; Do they fall under God's decree? A. Though God doth neither approve them, nor necessitate men to commit them, yet he doth permit and suffer them to be done, and will turn them to his own glory; Acts 4:27, 28. For of a truth, against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel are gathered together, for to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.

Q. 2. What is the end of God's decrees? A. The glory of his own name; Eph. 1:11, 12. Who worketh all things according to the counsel of his own will, that we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.

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Q. 10. What is the fourth instruction from the trinity? A. That as it is the duty of all the saints to give distinct glory to the three persons in the Godhead; so it will be a special part of their blessedness in heaven, to contemplate the distinct benefits received from them all; Rev. 1:5. And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth; unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood.

Q. 9. What is the third instruction from the trinity? A. That the covenant of grace conveys a rich portion to believers in making over all three persons to them; Jer. 31:33. But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my law into their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

Q. 8. What is the second instruction from the trinity? A. Hence we learn the true order and manner of worshipping God, in the Son; John 16:23. Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he shall give it you. And by the Spirit; Eph. 6:18 Praying always, with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit.

What is the first instruction from the trinity? A. That the doctrine of the gospel concerning Christ, is fully confirmed and ratified by three witnesses from heaven, who are above all exceptions; 1 John 5:7. For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost.

Q. 6. What farther evidence is there of it in scripture? A. From plain positive assertions of the scripture, asserting, First, A trinity of persons Secondly, A unity of essence? 1 John 5:7. For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost, and these three are one.

Q. 5. What is the third proof from scripture? A. From the apostolical benediction; 2 Cor. 13:14. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the holy Ghost, be with you all, Amen: Where the three distinct blessings are wished from the three divine persons in the godhead, grace from Christ, love from the Father, and communion with the Spirit.

Q. 4. How else in the second place, doth it appear? A. From the institution of our baptism; Mat. 28:19 Go ye, therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.

Q. 3. How doth it appear there are three persons, and no more? A. First, From Christ's baptism; Mat. 3:16, 17. And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water, and lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending, like a dove, and lighting upon him; and lo, a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.

Q. 2. what is a person in the godhead? A. It is the godhead distinguished by personal properties; each person having his distinct personal properties; Heb. 1:3. Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, upholding all things by the word of his power.

Q. What mean you by the word, godhead? A. It is the nature, essence, or being of God, as the apostle speaks, Acts 17:29. Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art, and man's device.

Quest. 6. HOW many persons are there in the godhead? A. There are three persons in the godhead, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory.

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Q. 8. What is the third inference from it? A. That our supreme love is due to God only, and it is very sinful to place it in any other; Deut. 6:4, 5. Hear, O Israel. The Lord our God is one Lord; and thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.

Q. 7. What is the second inference from hence? A. That it is idolatry to perform worship to any other but God only; Psal 86:9, 10. All nations whom thou hast made, shall come and worship before thee, O Lord, and shall glorify thy name, for thou art great, and dost wondrous things, thou art God alone.

Q. 6. What is the first instruction from hence? A. If but one God, then all his children should be of one heart, having one and the same Father; Eph. 4:5, 6. One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

Q. 5. Why is he called the living God? A. Because all life, natural, spiritual, and eternal, is in him, and from him only. First, Natural life; Acts 17:28. For in him we live, and move, and have our being. Secondly, Spiritual life; Eph. 2:1. You hath he quickened who were dead in trespasses and sins. Thirdly, Eternal life in glory; Col. 3:4. When Christ who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.

Q. 4. why is he called the true God? A. To distinguish him from the idols and false gods of the heathens; 1 Thes. 1:9. How ye turned to God from idols, to serve the living and true God. Acts 14:15. We preach unto you, that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein.

Q. 3. But doth not the scriptures say, in 1 Cor. 8:5 that there are gods many, and lords many? A. Yes; there are many in title, and many in opinion, but one only in truth; Jer. 10:10. But the Lord is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting King.

Q. 2. Why will reason allow no more but one God? A. Because God is the first being; Rev. 1:11. Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last; and there can be but one first being, and God is the most perfect and excellent being; Psal. 71:19. Thy righteousness, also, O God, is very high, who hath done great things: O God, who is like unto thee? And there can be but one most perfect and excellent being.

Kevin DeYoung (PhD, University of Leicester) is senior pastor of Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, Council member of The Gospel Coalition, and associate professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary (Charlotte). He has written numerous books, including Just Do Something. Kevin and his wife, Trisha, have nine children: Ian, Jacob, Elizabeth, Paul, Mary, Benjamin, Tabitha, Andrew, and Susannah. Personal Site: https://kevindeyoung.org Podcast: https://lifeandbooksandeverything.sounder.fm Twitter: https://twitter.com/revkevdeyoung?s=21&t=3gORJibkGUAFKFclMFoLfg Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/100057307584230/ Q. 1. How doth it appear that there is but one God? A. It is evident from scripture there is but one God; Deut. 6:4. Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord. Jer. 10:10 but the Lord is the true God; he is the living God, and an everlasting King: and as scripture reveals no more, so reason will allow no more.

Quest. 5. ARE there more gods than one? A. There is but one only, the living and true God.

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Q. 8. What is the fourth lesson from God's truth? That whatever God hath threatened in his word against sinners shall surely come upon them except they repent; Zech. 1:6. But my word, and my statutes, which I commanded my servants the prophets, did they not take hold of your fathers? and they returned, and said, like as the Lord of hosts thought to do unto us, according to our ways, and according to our doings, so hath he dealt with us. Ezek. 12:27, 28. The word which I have spoken shall be done, saith the Lord God.

Q. 7. What is the third lesson from the truth of God? A. That a promise from God is full security to the faith of his people, and they may look upon it as good as a mercy in hand; Heb. 10:23. For he is faithful that promised.

Q. 6. What is the second lesson from God's truth? A. That whatever God hath foretold shall assuredly come to pass, and be fulfilled in his time; Josh. 23:14. Not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the Lord our God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed thereof.

Q. 5. What is the first lesson from God's truth to be learnt? A. That truth and sincerity of heart is that which is most suitable and pleasing to God; Psal. 51:6. Behold thou desirest truth in the inward parts.

Q. 4. What is the third property of Divine truth? A. The third property is, that he is universally true in all his words and works. (1.) In all his words; John 17:17. Thy word is truth. (2.) In all his works; Psal. 25:10. All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, unto such as keep his covenant.

Q. 3. What is the second property of it? A. The second property is, That it is everlasting, and abiding to all generations, Psal. 100:5. For the Lord is good, his mercy is everlasting, and his truth endureth to all generations. Isa. 25:1. O Lord, thou art my God, I will exalt thee——thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.

Q. 2. What is the first property of Divine truth? A. The first property of it is, That it is essential and necessary to God: He cannot lie, Titus 1:2.

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“For the end of Christ's coming was " to seek and to save that "which was lost,"Lukexix.10. And can we imagine that Christ, who seeketh after those who go away from him, will reject any who do in truth seek after him ? What encouragement should this be unto all poor believers, how weak soever their faith is, to go unto Christ, as for the strengthening their weak faith, for so the subduing their strong lusts, and for the reviving their drooping souls ! For your further encouragement, you have Christ's gracious invitation, Mat. xi. 28. " Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." - Thomas Gouge Meet the Puritans book: https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/meet-the-puritans-ore-from-the-puritans-mine-and-a-puritan-theology-free-study-guide.html Revival Documentary Trailer: https://youtu.be/hGAkGvdoeIA

Q. 10. What is the second inference from the goodness of God? A. That therefore God is the fittest object of our delight and love, and of our trust and confidence, (1.) Of our delight and love; Psal. 116:1. I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice, and my supplications. (2.) Of our trust and confidence; Psal. 34:8. O taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man that trusteth in him. Sinclair Ferguson: https://youtu.be/Ne2B6v6rzQc

Q. 9. What may we infer from the goodness of God? A. The first thing is, that sin hath made our natures base and disingenuous, in that we take no notice of his goodness; Isa. 1:3. The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib; but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider, and answer not the design of it; Rom. 2:4. Not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance. Paul Washer https://youtu.be/NKaIFf_nhJc

Q. 8. But are not the judgments of God on the wicked, and his afflictions on the saints, impeachments of his goodness. A. No; it is the property of goodness to hate and punish evil in the impenitent; Exod. 34:7. Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity, and transgression, and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty, &c. And the affliction of the saints flow from his goodness, and end in their true and eternal good; Heb. 12:6. For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth, Psal. 119:71. It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn thy statutes. Dr. Beeke on prayer: https://youtu.be/hwNPKhokr6U

Q. 7. What was the principal work in which God hath manifested his goodness to men. A. The principal manifestation of God's goodness was in the work of redemption by Christ; Rom. 5:8. God commended his love towards us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us 1 John 4:9. In this was manifested the love of God towards us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.

Q. 6. In what acts hath God manifested his goodness? A. He hath manifested it in the creation and government of the world; Psal. 104:24. O Lord, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all.

Q. 5. What is the third property of God's goodness? A. That it is communicative with pleasure and delight to the creature: no mother draws out her breast to an hungry child with more pleasure than God doth his goodness to the saints; Psal. 145:9. The Lord is good to all, and his tender mercies are over all his works.

Q. 4. What is the secondary property of the divine goodness? A. That it is supreme and perfect in itself, so as the goodness of no creature is, or can be; Luke 18:19. None is good save one, and that is God: And consequently above all additions from the creature; Psal. 16:2. O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, My goodness extendeth not unto thee.

Q. 3. What is the first property of God's goodness? A. That all his other attributes flow out of it as their fountain: the other acts of God are but the effluxes of his goodness; Exod. 33:19. And he said I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before thee, and I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy unto whom I will shew mercy. Exod. 34:6. And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, long- suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth.

Q. 2. How doth the goodness of God differ from the mercy of God? A. It differs in its objects; for misery is the object of mercy; but goodness extends to the creatures that are happy, as well as miserable, as the angels; Psal. 145:9. The Lord is good to all, and his tender mercies are over all his works.

The Lives of the Puritans was privileged to have Dr. Philip Ryken contribute to this project. Make sure to stay tuned for a later episode of Dr. Ryken reading a biography from “Meet the Puritans.” Below are some of the books mentioned in the introduction. The Messiah comes to Middle Earth: https://www.amazon.com/Messiah-Comes-Middle-Earth-Threefold-Lectureship/dp/0830853723/ref=sr_1_5_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1509120509&sr=8-5-spons&keywords=the+messiah+comes+to+middle+earth&psc=1 The Heart of the Cross: https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/the-heart-of-the-cross-ryken.html The Ryken Bible Handbook: https://www.amazon.com/Rykens-Bible-Handbook-Leland-Ryken/dp/0842384014/ref=asc_df_0842384014/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312721175982&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3388187009916839650&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011687&hvtargid=pla-570219862442&psc=1 Quest. 1. WHAT is the goodness of God? A. It is an essential property of his nature, whereby he is absolutely and perfectly good in himself, and the fountain of all communicated goodness to the creature; Psal. 119:68. Thou art good, and dost good, teach me thy statutes.

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Q. 8. What is the second inference from God's justice? A. That without doubt there is a judgment to come in the next life, otherwise God would not have the glory of his justice; Eccl. 3:16, 17. I saw under the sun the place of judgment, that wickedness was there; and the place of righteousness, that iniquity was there; I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous, and the wicked.

Q. 7. What is the first inference from God's justice? A. That sinners have no cause to complain of God's judgments, though they be never so terrible or durable; Rom. 2:5. But after thy hardness, and impenitent heart, treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath, and revelation of the righteous judgment of God.

Q. 6. What is the third evidence of God's justice? A. The third evidence of the justice of God, is in making good all the mercies he hath promised to believers, exactly to a tittle; 1 John 1:9. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness, 2 Tim. 4:8. Hence-forth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me at that day.

Q. 5. What is the second discovery of God's justice? A. The second discovery of the justice of God, is in the eternal punishment of sin in hell upon all that do not repent, and come to Christ by faith, in this world; Rom. 2:5. But after thy hardness and impenitent heart, treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath, and revelation of the righteous judgment of God.

Q. 4. What was the greatest demonstration of the justice of God, that ever was given to the world? A. The greatest evidence that ever was given of the justice of God, was in his exacting full satisfaction for our sins of Christ; Rom. 3:25, 26. 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. To declare, I say, at this time, his righteousness, that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus, Rom. 8:32. He spared not his own son, but delivered him up for us all.

Q. 3. What is the second property of God's justice? A. That he is universally righteous in all his administrations in the world; Psal. 145:17. The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.

Q. 2. What is the first property of God's justice? A That it infinitely excels all human justice in the perfection of it. No creature can compare in justice with God; Job 9:2. How shall man be just with God?

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Q. 10. What is the last instruction from God's holiness? A. That all the despisers of, and scoffers at, holiness, are despisers of God; for holiness is the very nature of God; and in the creature it is his represented image.

Q. 7. What is the second instruction from God's holiness? A. That there is no coming near to God without a Mediator; for our God is a consuming fire.

Q. 6. What is the first instruction? A. That the holiest of men have cause to be ashamed and humbled when they come before God; Isa. 6:3, 5. And one cried unto another, saying, Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts, the whole earth is full of his glory. Then said I, Woe is me, for I am undone, because I am a man of unclean lips, &c.

Q. 5. What is the third property? A. That the holiness of God is the perfect rule and pattern of holiness to all creatures; 1 Pet. 1:16. Be ye holy, for I am holy. Revival Doc Trailer: https://youtu.be/hGAkGvdoeIA

Q. 4. What is the second property of God's holiness?A. God is essentially holy, the author and fountain of all communicated holiness; Lev. 20:8. I am the Lord which sanctifieth you.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lives-of-the-puritans/donations

Q. 3. What is the first property of God's holiness? A. He is essentially holy: Holiness is not a separable quality in God, as it is in angels and men; but his being and his holiness are one thing. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lives-of-the-puritans/donations

Q. 2. What is the essential and incommunicable holiness of God? A. It is the infinite purity of his nature, whereby he delights in his own holiness, and the resemblance of it it his creatures, and hates all impurity; Hab. 1:13. Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lives-of-the-puritans/donations

The Lives of the Puritans was privileged to have Rev. Dr. Uriesou T. Brito as a guest contributor reading portions of Mr. Flavel’s exposition and reading a Puritan’s biography from “Meet the Puritans.” Please see below for places where you can find him and learn from his rich content. Enjoy his reading and his congregations singing of Psalm 98. The Perspectivilist: https://open.spotify.com/show/36xojJo1cCjJ6WfLosDqmu?si=qnrJblPAQBOnefiXrSsFMg Kyperian Commentary: https://kuyperian.com Gab: https://gab.com/uriesoubrito/posts/108816524858160346 Quest. 1. HOW manifold is the holiness of God? A. The holiness of God is twofold; communicable, or incommunicable; of his communicable holiness the apostle speaks, Heb. 12:10. But he, for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness. Of his incommunicable holiness that scripture speaks, 1 Sam. 2:2. There is none holy as the Lord. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lives-of-the-puritans/donations

This Puritan physician was a man who knew he was free. His liberated conscience was in subjection to Christ, and it certainly showed in his stouthearted courage.

Q. 5. What is the first thing inferred from God's power? A. That all the creatures necessarily depend on him for what ability they have; and without the permission of the supreme power they can do us no hurt; John 19:11. Thou couldest have no power against me, except it were given thee from above. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lives-of-the-puritans/donations

Q. 4. Are there not some things which God cannot do? A. Yes, there are; but they are such things as are inconsistent with his truth and holiness; Tit. 1:2.——which God, that cannot lie; 2 Tim. 2:13. He cannot deny himself. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lives-of-the-puritans/donations

Q.3 Did God's power ever act its utmost? A. No; he can do more than ever he did, or ever will do; Mat. 3:9. God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham, Mat. 26:53. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lives-of-the-puritans/donations

Q. 2. What evidences have we before our eyes of the almighty power of God? A. It appears in the creation of the world; Rom. 1:20. For the invisible things of him, from the creation of the world, are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead. And its sustentation; Heb. 1:3. Who upholdeth all things by the word of his power. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lives-of-the-puritans/donations

Quest 1. WHAT is the power of God? A. An essential property of his nature, whereby he can do all things that he pleases to have done; Jer. 32:17. Ah Lord God, behold, thou hast made the heavens and the earth by thy great power and stretched-out arm; and there is nothing too hard for thee. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lives-of-the-puritans/donations

A debouched man who’s love for his lusts drove him to utter despair and ultimately to his Savior. John Gifford trail blazed the road for John Bunyan to step in and fill his shoes. Enjoy his testimony and his Saul of Tarsus similarities. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lives-of-the-puritans/donations

Q. 6. What is the most glorious and eminent discovery of the wisdom of God? A. The most glorious display of the wisdom of God, was in the work of our redemption by Jesus Christ; Col. 2:3. In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge; 1 Cor. 1:24. Christ the wisdom of God. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lives-of-the-puritans/donations

Q. 5. What is the third property of the wisdom of God? A. The third property is, that God is perfectly wise, which no creatures, no, not the very angels in heaven are: Job 4:18. And his angels he chargeth with folly. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lives-of-the-puritans/donations

Q. 4. What is the second property of God's wisdom? A. The second property is, that he is incomprehensible in his wisdom; Rom. 11:33, 34. O the depth of the riches, both of the wisdom and knowledge of God, &c. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lives-of-the-puritans/donations

Q. 3. What is the first property of God's wisdom? A. The first property is, he is only wise; Rom. 16:27. To God, only wise, be glory: And whatsoever wisdom is in angels, or men, is all derived and borrowed from God, but his from none; Isa. 40:14. With whom took he counsel? and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of understanding?

Q. 2. What is the essential wisdom of God. A. The essential wisdom of God is his most exact and perfect knowledge of himself and all his creatures, and his ordering and disposing them in the most convenient manner, to the glory of his own name; Eph. 1:11. According to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will.

Quest. 1. HOW manifold is the wisdom of God? A. There is a personal and essential wisdom of God; the personal wisdom is the Son of God; 1 Cor. 1:24. Christ, the power of God, and the wisdom of God; Col. 2:3. In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. The essential wisdom of God is, the essence of God; of which this question speaks.

As the true servant of Christ, he was desirous to spend and be spent for the glory of God and the good of souls. With all sincerity and purity, and all zeal and meekness, he watched over the flock of Christ. His sermons were judicious, substantial, and admirably well delivered. Though envy opposed him, real worth always admired him.

Q. 9. What is the last instruction from God's immutability? A. That Christians may take as much encouragement now from the nature, word, and providence of God, as the saints in any former generation did, or might do; for he is the same now he was then.

Q. 6. What is the first instruction from God's immutability? A. That those that are most unchangeable in holiness, are most like God: Let him that is holy be holy still.

Q. 5. But how could God become man, and yet no change made on him? A. There is a twofold change; one active, made by God, that we allow: He made a change upon our nature by uniting it to Christ; but a passive change made upon God, we deny. The nature of man was made more excellent, but the divine nature was still the same.

Q. 4. But it is said, God repents, and repentance is a change: How then is he unchangeable, and yet repents? A. In these phrases God speaks to us, as we must speak of, and to him; not properly, but after the manner of men: and it only notes a change in his providence, not in his nature.

Q. 3. By what other argument prove you his immutability? A. I prove it from the eternity of God. If God be eternal, he must be immutable: for if he change by addition of something to him he had not before, then there is something in God which he had not from eternity: And if he change by diminution, then there was something in God from eternity, which now is not; but from everlasting to everlasting he is the same God, and therefore changeth not.

Q. 2. Whence doth God's immutability flow? A. The immutability of God flows from the perfection of his nature, to which nothing can be added, and from which nothing can be taken away. If any thing could be added to make him better than he is; or if any thing could be taken away, to make him less good than he is, then he were not the chiefest good, and, consequently, not God.

Quest. 1. WHAT scriptures plainly assert this attribute? A. Exod. 3:14. And God said unto Moses, I AM that I AM. Dan. 6:16. For he is the living God, and stedfast for ever; Jam. 1:17. With whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Q. 7. What may wicked men learn from the eternity of God? A. Hence wicked men may see their own misery in the perfection of it; that they will have an eternal enemy to avenge himself upon them for ever, in the world to come; 2 Thess. 1:9. Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction, from the presence of the Lord.

Q. 6. Why is the last judgment of the world by Christ called eternal judgment? A. The last judgment is called eternal judgment, not because God judged men from eternity, or because the day of judgment shall last to eternity; but because the consequences of it will be everlasting joy or misery to the souls of men; therefore it is called eternal judgment; Heb. 6:2.

Q. 4. In what sense is the gospel everlasting? A. The gospel is called the everlasting gospel, Rev. 14:6 because the effects thereof, upon the soul it sanctifies, will abide in them for ever.

Q. 5. In what sense is the redemption of Christ called the eternal redemption? A. The redemption of Christ is called eternal redemption in Heb. 9:12 because those whom he redeems by his blood, shall never more come into condemnation; John 5:24. He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation, but is passed from death unto life.

Q. 3. In what sense is the covenant called the everlasting covenant? A. The covenant is called an everlasting covenant, 2 Sam. 23:5 because the mercies of it, conveyed to believers, as pardon, peace, and salvation, are mercies that shall have no end.

Q. 2. How doth God's eternity differ from the eternity of angels, and human souls? A. It differs in two respects; First, In this, that though angels, and the souls of men shall have no end; yet they had a beginning, which God had not. Secondly, Our eternity is by gift from God, or by his appointment; but his eternity is necessary, and from his own nature.

Quest. 1. WHAT is it to be eternal as God is? A. The eternity of God is, to be without beginning, and without end; Psal. 90:2. From everlasting thou art God

Q. 5. What is the second instruction from hence? A. The second instruction is, That there is an infinite evil in sin, objectively considered, as it is committed against an infinite God; and therefore it deserves eternal punishment: and no satisfaction can possibly be made for it, but by the blood of Christ; 1 Pet. 1:18. Forasmuch as ye know that we are not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold——but with the precious blood of Christ.

Q. 4. What is the first lesson to be learnt from God's infinity? A. That therefore men should tremble to sin even in secret; Psal. 139:11. If I say, surely the darkness shall cover me, even the night shall be light about me.

Q. 3. If God be thus infinite, and no understanding can comprehend him, how then is it said in 1 John 3:2. We shall see him as he is? A. The meaning is not, that glorified saints shall comprehend God in their understandings; but that they shall have a true apprehensive knowledge of God; and that we shall see him immediately, and not as we do now through a glass darkly

Q. 2. In how many respects is God infinite? A. God is infinite and boundless in three respects. First, In respect of the perfection of his nature; his wisdom, power, and holiness, exceed all measures and limits; as 1 Sam. 2:2. There is none holy as the Lord, &c. Secondly, In respect of time and place; no time can measure him; Isa. 57:15. Thus saith the high and lofty One, that inhabiteth eternity; 1 Kings 8:27. Behold the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee, how much less this house which I have built? The heaven of heavens contains all created things; but not the Creator. Thirdly, In respect of his incomprehensibleness, by the understanding of all creatures; Job 11:7. Canst thou by searching find out God? Canst thou find out the Almighty to perfection?

Quest. 1. WHAT is the sense and meaning of this word, infinity? A. It signifies that which hath no bounds or limits, within which it is contained, as all created things are.

Meet one of the men who is considered to be a founding father of the United States. He was judicious, knowledgeable in many respects, and a persuasive nonconformist.

Q. 6. What else may be inferred from thence? A. That our souls are the most noble and excellent part of us, which most resembles God; and therefore our chief regard and care should be for them, whatever becomes of the vile body; Matth. 16:26. For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Q. 5. What may be inferred from the spiritual nature of God? A. Hence learn, that it is both sinful and dangerous to frame an image or picture of God. Who can make an image of his soul, which yet is not so perfect a spirit as God is? And as it is sinful to attempt it, so it is impossible to do it; Deut. 4:15, 16. Take ye therefore good heed unto yourselves; for ye saw no manner of similitude on the day that the Lord spake to you in Horeb, out of the midst of the fire; lest ye corrupt yourselves, and make you a graven image, the similitude of any figure, &c.

Q. 4. If God be a Spirit, in what sense are we to understand all those scriptures which speak of the eyes of the Lord, the ears and hands of God? A. We are to understand them as expressions of God, in condescension to the weakness of our understanding; even as the glory of heaven is expressed to us in scripture by a city, and the royal feast. These shadows are useful to us whilst we are in the body; but we shall know him in heaven after a more perfect manner.

Q. 3. How many sorts of spirits are there? and of which sort is God? A. There be two sorts of spirits, created and finite, as angels and the souls of men are. Secondly, Uncreated, and infinite; and such a Spirit God only is, infinitely above all other spirits.

Q. 2. How many ways are there by which men may know and describe the nature of God, though still with imperfect knowledge? A. There are two ways of knowing God in this life. First, By way of affirmation; affirming that of God by way of eminence, which is excellent in the creature; as when we affirm him to be wise, good, merciful, &c. Secondly, By way of negation, when we remove from God, in our conceptions, all that is imperfect in the creature; so we say, God is immense, infinite, immutable; and in this sense we also call him a Spirit, i.e. he is not a gross corporeal substance.

Q. 1. Can the nature of God be defined, so as men may express properly and strictly what God is? A. No; Job 11:7. Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? We do then conceive most rightly of God, when we acknowledge him to be inconceivable; and therefore, one being asked the question, what God is? answered rightly; If I fully knew that, I should be a God myself; for God only knows his own essence.

Quest. 4. WHAT is God? A. God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.

A. The scriptures principally teach what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man. Q. 4. Are there some things in scripture more excellent than others; because it is said, the scriptures principally teach matters of faith and duty?

A. The scriptures principally teach what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man. Q. 3. Are not we bound to believe what learned men teach us, as points of faith, though the things they teach be not contained in the word of God?

A. The scriptures principally teach what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man. Q. 2. Can there be no saving faith where the scriptures are not known and preached?

A. The scriptures principally teach what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man. Q. 1. Why is faith conjoined with obedience, and put before it?

Quest. 3. WHAT do the scriptures principally teach? A. The scriptures principally teach what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man.

This Puritan is a fine example of being biblically principled to the core. He had a compromisingly easy way out of much affliction and turmoil yet, he fixated his eyes on Christ's example in Matthew 4. Hungry, tired, and worn he remained strong by not giving into the temptation of pledging his allegiance to anyone except King Jesus. He had the honor of dying for Christ's name.  If you are interested in reading more about Mr. Bernard, follow this link. https://www.biblestudytools.com/history/brook-lives-puritans-vol-2/nathaniel-bernard.html

A. 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 glorify and enjoy him. Q. 6. What was the end of writing the word?

“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 glorify and enjoy him.” Q. 5. How do miracles confirm it? A. Because all proper miracles are wrought only by the hand of God: John 3:2. And no man can do these miracles that thou dost, except God be with him: and so are his seal to whatsoever he affixes them, and it consists not with his truth, and holiness to set it to a forgery.

A. 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 glorify and enjoy him. Q. 4. What is their authority and efficacy on the soul? and how doth that prove them divine?

A. 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 glorify and enjoy him. Q. 3. What is the holiness of the scriptures; and how doth that prove them to be God's word?

A. 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 glorify and enjoy him. Q. 2. What are the principal arguments to persuade us that the scriptures are of Divine authority and inspiration?

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 glorify and enjoy him. Q. 1 How can the Scriptures be called the word of God, seeing the things contained there were spoken and written by men?

Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him for ever. Q. 11. What is the second truth inferred hence?

Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him for ever. Q. 10. What is the first truth inferred hence?

Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him for ever. Q. 9 Why are the glorifying and enjoying of God put together, as making up our chief end?

Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him for ever. Q. 8. What are the signs of a man's making himself his chief end?

Dedication Letter of Benajamin Brook read by Pastor Stephen Nutter of Providence Reformed Baptist Church- Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever. Q. 7. Do all men make God their chief end?

Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever. Q. 6 How comes the glory and enjoyment of God our chief end? Check out John Flavel's excellent book "Keeping the Heart: How to maintain your love for God" forwarded by J.I. Packer. 

Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever. Q.5 Can none enjoy him in heaven, who do not glorify him on earth?

Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever. Q. 4. Wherein consists the enjoyment of God?

Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever. Q. 3. How can a man glorify God, seeing he is perfectly glorious in himself?

Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever. Q. 2. What then is to be thought of those men, who being wholly intent upon inferior things, forget and neglect their principal end?

Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever. Q. 1. Seeing a chief supposeth an inferior end; what is that inferior end for which man was made?

Richard Blackerby was a minister, educator, and family man who understood that conviction comes with a cost. Whether that is being ejected from the Church of England, being an disliked outcast in his community, or looking hideous to his children, he understood that being biblically principled comes with a cost.

O my crucified but never wholly mortified sinfulness! O my life-long damage and daily shame! O my indwelling and besetting sins! O the tormenting slavery of a sinful heart! Destroy, O God, the dark guest within whose hidden presence makes my life a hell.

O, thou Father of my spirit, thou King of my life, cast me not into destruction, drive me not from thy presence, but wound my heart that it may be healed; break it that thine own hand may make it whole.

This second part entails Christopher Love’s courage at Uxbridge, the conspiracy he was involved with, and the ending of his life.

A young boy who did not grow up in a Christian household yet became a prolific preacher in England. Governed by his biblically centered covenanting principles, he was often persecuted by the Church of England. Through this persecution God preserved him and made him a household name in Great Britain.

I may answer the great end for which I am made — to glorify thee who hast given me being, and to do all the good I can for my fellow men;

How did Mr. Greenham respond to the plague in his day? Should we imitate Mr. Greenham in his non-conformity? Should pastors avoid lucrative preferments? Answers to this and more in this episode.

This Puritan was so well known for his counsel, afflicted consciences from all quarters of the country would come to him. Once you hear his response to Dr. Cox of Ely, you will know why. Enjoy listening to the pastoral life of Mr. Greenham. 

This episode's discussion centers around an unknown Puritan that many should be acquainted with as well as a pastor that is unapologetically standing on the supremacy of God's word. Enjoy listening to Pastor Sean discuss the doctrine of the lesser magistrate, the extent of liberty of conscious, the expectations we should have in Christian men, and much more. 

Mr. Knight's story is an example of how tyrants treat those who espouse freedom. If you promote the wrong ideas you will be seen as treasonous, be thrown into prison, and censored. Tyrants can change their clothes but they will always be the same beast. May we Christians learn from Mr. Knight doctrine and life.

This episode discusses the Westminster Divine Samuel Bolton. Specifically Bolton's contributions to Christian conduct when addressing brothers who we disagree with and the pulse of true freedom. An alumni from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Pastor Hicks provides helpful theological insight into Bolton's life.  

Biography of Samuel Bolton from, "Meet the Puritans." This biography was read by Pastor Benjamin Hicks and written by Joel Beeke and Randall Pederson. 

Dr. Aaron Rock is pastor at Windsor church in Canada. Dr. Rock hosts his own podcast called, "Leadership Now" and it can be found on Apple, Spotify, and the Fight Laugh Feast Network. Please pray for our brother as he refuses to obey the tyrants in Canada.

This biography comes from Benjamin Brooks book, "The Lives of the Puritans." Gilbert Alcock's story was read by Dr. Aaron Rock, pastor of Windsor church in Canada. Dr. Rock hosts his own podcast called, "Leadership Now" and it can be found on Apple, Spotify, and the Fight Laugh Feast Network.

You don’t wanna miss this! John Dod is a gem of a Puritan. The Lives of the Puritans was privileged in having Pastor Kyle Stewart to read and discuss the biographical account of John Dod. Pastor Stewart shepherds over Trinity Presbyterian in Water Springs, Florida and is a minister in the CREC.

Discussion on the biographical account of John Dod with Pastor Kyle Stewart of Trinity Presbyterian in Water Springs- Florida.

Discussion on R. Harvey's Letter with Pastor Virgil Hurt. https://www.providencekirk.com/joyful-home-sermons 

Letter of R. Harvey read by Pastor Pastor Virgil Hurt of Providence Church- Lynchburg, Virginia.