The Christian Religion Expressed, Part 2

The Christian Religion Expressed · Part 2

p. 5The PROFESSION of the CHRISTIAN Religion.

I. The Articles of the Christian Belief.

It is a Catechism if you prefix to every Article, the Question, What do you believe:

11Of GOD.THere is one only God aa1 Cor. 8. 4, 6.1 Cor 8:41 Cor 8:6in three persons,**Or subsistencies.] the Father, Son and Holy GhostbbMat. 28▪ 19. 1 Joh. 5. 7.Matt 28:191 John 5:7: Who is Infinite in Being, Power, Wisdom and Goodness cc1 Tim. 1. 17. Psal. 139. 7, 8, 9. & 147. 5. Isa. 40. 17.1 Tim 1:17Ps 139:7Ps 139:8Ps 139:9Ps 147:5Isa 40:17: The Creator of all thingsddNeh. 9. 6.Neh 9:6; Our most absolute Lord, most Righteous Governour, and most gracious FathereeRev. 4. 8. & 15. 3. Ex. 34. 6, 7. Ezek. 18. 4. Psal. 47. 7. & 119. 68. & 145. 9.Rev 4:8Rev 15:3Exod 34:6Exod 34:7Ezek 18:4Ps 47:7Ps 119:68Ps 145:9.

22Of the Creation of man, and the first Law.God made man for himselfffProv. 16. 4.Prov 16:4 in his own imageggGen. 1. 26.Gen 1:26; with Reason and freewillhhDeut. 30. 19Deut 30:19: endued with wisdom and holinessiiCol. 3. 10. Eecles. 7. 29.Col 3:10; and put under him the inferior creatures, for his usekkPsal. 8. 5, 6.Ps 8:5Ps 8:6: and p. 6bound him by the Law of Nature to adhere to God his Maker; to Believe him, fear him, love him, honour him and obey him with all his powersllMar. 12. 30. 33. Deut 6. 5. & 10 12. & 1. 32.Mark 12:30Mark 12:33Deut 6:5Deut 10:12Deut 1:32: Moreover forbidding him to eat of the tree of Knowledge upon pain of deathmmGen. 2. 16, 17. Rom. 6 23.Gen 2:16Gen 2:17Rom 6:23.

33Of mans fall, and of original sin, and our common misery.Man being tempted by Satan, did wilfully sin, and so fell from God and Happiness, under the wrath of GodaaGen. 3. John 8. 44. Rom. 5. 12, 18 Gen. 3. 16, 17.Rom 5:12Rom 5:18Gen 3:16Gen 3:17, the curse of his LawbbRom. 3 9, 19, 23. & 6. 23.Rom 3:9Rom 3:19Rom 3:23Rom 6:23 and the power of the DevilccActs 26. 18. Eph. 2. 2. Heb. 2. 14.Acts 26:18Eph 2:2Heb 2:14: And hence we are all conceived in sin, and prone to evil, ddPsal. 51. 5. Rom 5. 12. Eph. 2. 2, 3, 5. Isa 48. 4. Job 14. 4. & 25. 4. Gen. 6. 5. Hos. 11. 7.Ps 51:5Rom 5:12Eph 2:2Eph 2:3Eph 2:5Isa 48:4Job 14:4Job 25:4Gen 6:5Hos 11:7and condemnation is passed upon all eeRom. 5. 18, 19.Rom 5:18Rom 5:19; and no meer creature is able to deliver usffRom. 5. 6, 10. Acts 4. 12.Rom 5:6Rom 5:10Acts 4:12.

44Of our Redemption by Jesus Christ.God so loved the world that he gave his only Son to be their RedeemeraaJoh 3. 16, 17. & 4. 42. 1 Joh 2. 2.John 3:16John 3:17John 4:421 John 2:2; who being God, and One with the FatherbbJoh. 1. Rom. 9. 5▪ Joh. 10. 30John 1Rom 9:5John 10:30 did take our nature, and become man; being conceived by the Holy Ghost in the Virgin Mary, and born of her, and called Jesus Christcc1 Tim. 25. Heb. 2. 14, 16. Luke 1. 27, 31, 35. Mat. 1. 20, 21.Heb 2:14Heb 2:16Luke 1:27Luke 1:31Luke 1:35Matt 1:20Matt 1:21; and being free from sin, he conquered the tempter, fulfilled all righteousnessddHeb. 4. 15. Mat. 4. Heb. 7. 26. Mat. 3. 15.Heb 4:15Matt 4Heb 7:26Matt 3:15, revealed the Gospel, and p. 7confirmed it by MiracleseeActs 2. 22. Heb. 2. 3, 4.Acts 2:22Heb 2:3Heb 2:4; and gave himself a sacrifice for our sins, and a ransome for us, in suffering death on the cross, to reconcile us unto GodffHeb. 9. 26. & 10. 12. 1 Tim. 2. 6. Ep. 2. 16.Heb 9:26Heb 10:121 Tim 2:6; and was buried, and went among the deadgg1 Cor. 15. 3, 4. Luk. 23. 43. Psal. 16. 10 1 Pet. 3. 18, 19.1 Cor 15:31 Cor 15:4Luke 23:43Ps 16:101 Pet 3:181 Pet 3:19 **Or [to the departed souls] Or [to the other world.]) and Rose again the third day, having conquered death,hh2 Tim. 1. 10. Heb. 2. 14. Acts 2. 24.2 Tim 1:10Heb 2:14Acts 2:24; and afterward ascended into HeaveniiAct. 2. 9.Acts 2:9 where he remaineth God and Man, in one personkkActs 3. 21. Rom. 9. 5. Heb. 7. 24.Acts 3:21Rom 9:5Heb 7:24, and is Lord of all, in glory with the FatherllActs 2. 36. & 10. 36.Acts 2:36Acts 10:36; the chief Priest, and Prophet, and King of his ChurchmmHeb. 8. 2. & 10. 21. Acts 3. 23. & 5. 31.Heb 8:2Heb 10:21Acts 3:23Acts 5:31; interceding for us; and teaching and ruling us, by his Spirit, Ministers, and WordnnHeb. 7. 25. Rom. 8. 34. Eph. 4. 8, 11, 12, 13. Rom. 8. 9. 1 Thes. 5. 12.Heb 7:25Rom 8:34Eph 4:8Eph 4:11Eph 4:12Eph 4:13Rom 8:91 Thess 5:12.

55Of the New Testament or Covenant of Grace.The Lord Jesus Christ hath ordained in his Testament, that all they that receive him by a true effectual faith, and by true Repentance do turn from the flesh, the world, and the Devil unto God, shall freely receive the pardon of their sinsaaHeb. 9. 15. Joh. 1 12. & 3. 16. Acts 26. 18▪ Gal. 5▪ 6. Acts 11 18. & 3. 19. & 20 21. Rom. 8. 1, 13. Mar. 4. 12.Heb 9:15John 1:12John 3:16Acts 26:18Gal 5:6Acts 11:18Acts 3:19Acts 20:21Rom 8:1Rom 8:13Mark 4:12, and shall become the Sons of God, and heirs of everlasting Life,bbRom. 8. 16, 17.Rom 8:16Rom 8:17 & the Spirit of Christ shall dwell within themccGal. 4. 6. John 3. 6. 1 Cor. 6. 17. Rom. 8. Eph. 2. 18. 22.Gal 4:6John 3:61 Cor 6:17Rom 8Eph 2:18Eph 2:22: p. 8and all that overcome and persevere to the death, shall live with Christ in endless gloryddRev. 2. & 3. Col. 1. 22, 23. Heb. 4. 1.Rev 2Col 1:22Col 1:23Heb 4:1: But the Unbelievers, impenitent and unholy shall be condemned to everlasting fireeeMa…. 16 16. Joh 3. 3, 5, 36. Heb. 12. 14. 2 Thes. 1. 8, 9. & 2 12. Luke 13. 3.John 3:3John 3:5John 3:36Heb 12:142 Thess 1:82 Thess 1:92 Thess 2:12Luke 13:3. And this he hath commanded his Ministers to preach to all the worldffMat. 28. 19. Mar. 16. 15, 16. 2 Cor. 5. 19.Matt 28:19Mark 16:15Mark 16:162 Cor 5:19: And hath told us, that All that are given him of the Father, shall come to him, and that he will in no wise cast them out, nor shall any pluck them out of his hands.ggJoh. 6. 37 & 10. 28, 29.John 6:37John 10:28John 10:29

66Of the Holy Ghost revealing and confirming the Gospel.The Holy Ghost proceeding from the Father and the Son, did inspire and guide the Prophets, Apostles, and Evangelists, that they might truly and fully reveal the doctrine of Christ, and deliver it in Scripture to the Church as the rule of our faith and lifeaaJoh. 14. 26. & 15. 26. 1 Pet. 1. 10, 11, 12. 2 Pet. 1. 21. 2 Tim. 3. 16. Joh. 16. 13. Eph. 3. 3, 5. & 2. 20. Isa. 8. 20. Rev. 22. 18, 19. 1 Tim. 6. 14. Luke 16. 29, 31.John 14:26John 15:261 Pet 1:101 Pet 1:111 Pet 1:122 Pet 1:212 Tim 3:16John 16:13Eph 3:3Eph 3:5Eph 2:20Isa 8:20Rev 22:18Rev 22:191 Tim 6:14Luke 16:29Luke 16:31: and by abundance of Evident uncontrouled Miracles, and wonderfull gifts, to be the great witness of Christ, and of the truth of his holy wordbbActs 2. 22. 4. & 5. 32. & 19. 11, 19. Heb. 2. 3, 4. Gal. 3. 1, 2, 3. Joh. 14. 12. & 3. 2. 1 Cor. 14.Acts 2:22Acts 2:4Acts 5:32Acts 19:11Acts 19:19Heb 2:3Heb 2:4Gal 3:1Gal 3:21 Cor 14.

p. 977Of our Sanctification by the Holy Ghost, and the state and blessings of the sanctified.Where the Gospel is made known, the Holy Ghost by it doth enlighten the minds of all that shall be saved, and opening and softening their hearts, doth draw them to believe in Christ aaActs 26. 17, 18. Rom. 8. 9, 10, 11. Acts 16 14 Joh. 6. 44. Eze. 36. 26. Gal. 5. 22.Acts 26:17Acts 26:18Rom 8:9Rom 8:10Rom 8:11Acts 16:14John 6:44Ezek 36:26Gal 5:22and turneth them from the power of Satan unto GodbbAct. 26. 18.Acts 26:18: Whereupon they are joyned to Christ the Head, and into one holy Catholick Church which is his Body, consisting of all true believersccCol. 2. 19. Eph. 5. 30, 31, 32. & 3. 17. 1 Cor. 12. 12, 13, 27.Col 2:19Eph 5:30Eph 5:31Eph 5:32Eph 3:171 Cor 12:121 Cor 12:131 Cor 12:27: and are freely Justified, and made the Sons of GodddRom. 3. 24. & 4. 24. John 1 12.Rom 3:24Rom 4:24John 1:12; and a sanctified peculiar people unto himeeTit. 2. 14.Titus 2:14, and do Love him above all, and serve him sincerely in holiness and righteousnessffRom. 5. 5. Mat. 10. 37. 1 Cor. 6. 11 Luke 1. 75.Rom 5:5Matt 10:371 Cor 6:11Luke 1:75, Loving and desiring the Communion of the Saintsgg1 John 3. 14. 1 Pet. 1. 22. Acts 24. 2.1 John 3:141 Pet 1:22Acts 24:2; Overcoming the Flesh, the World and the DevilhhGal. 5. 17, 24. 1 John 2. 15.Gal 5:17Gal 5:241 John 2:15, and Hoping for Christs second coming, and for everlasting lifeii1 Cor. 1. 7. 2 Pet. 3. 11, 12. Tit. 1. 2. & 3. 7.1 Cor 1:72 Pet 3:112 Pet 3:12Titus 1:2Titus 3:7.

88Of the Judgement and Execution.At Death the souls of the Justified go to happiness with Christ, and the souls of the wicked to MiseryaaLuke 23. 43. & 16. 22 2 Cor. 5. 1. 8. Phil. 1. 23. 1▪ Pet. 3. 19. Luke 16. 26, 28.Luke 23:43Luke 16:222 Cor 5:12 Cor 5:8Phil 1:231 Pet 3:19Luke 16:26Luke 16:28: And at the end of this world the Lord Jesus Christ will come p. 10again, and will raise the bodies of all men from the dead; and will judge all according to their worksbbActs 1. 11. 1 Cor. 15. Joh. 5. 22, 29. Mat. 25. 2 Cor. 5. 10.Acts 1:111 Cor 15John 5:22John 5:29Matt 252 Cor 5:10 And the Righteous shall go into everlasting life, and the rest into everlasting punishmentccMat. 25. & 13. 41, 42, 43. 2 Tim. 4. 8, 18. 2 Thes. 1 8, 9, 10. & 2 12. John 17. 24.Matt 252 Tim 4:82 Tim 4:182 Thess 1:82 Thess 1:92 Thess 1:102 Thess 2:12John 17:24: All this I do unfeignedly believe.

II. Our Consent to the Gospel Covenant, with God the Father, Son and Holy Ghost; by which we are Christians, and members of the Catholick Church.

Quest. Are you willing and resolved to Give up your self to God the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, according to the Gospel doctrine which your profess?

REpenting of my sins, and renouncing the Flesh, the World and the Devil aaLuke 15. 21. Act. 2. 37. & 3. 19. Rom 8. 13. Luke 14. 33. 1 Thes. 1 9.Luke 15:21Acts 2:37Acts 3:19Rom 8:13Luke 14:331 Thess 1:9, I do take this one God to be my only GodbbExod. 20. 3. Deut. 26 17. Jos. 24. 16. to 26.Exod 20:3Deut 26:17Josh 24:16–26, and do heartily give up my self unto himcc2 Cor. 8. 5.2 Cor 8:5; Even to the Father, ddJohn 17. 3. 1 Cor. 8. 6. 2 Cor. 6. 17, 18. 1 John 1. 3. Eph. 4, 5, 6.John 17:31 Cor 8:62 Cor 6:172 Cor 6:181 John 1:3Eph 4:5Eph 4:6as my Creator and Reconciled Father in Christ: And to his Son Jesus Christ, as my Lord, and only Saviour, to Reconcile, and bring me unto GodeeJohn 14. 6. Luke 5. 14. & 14. 26. Acts 9 6. Rom. 6. 13, 16. Luke 19. 27. John 3. 19.John 14:6Luke 5:14Luke 14:26Acts 9:6Rom 6:13Rom 6:16Luke 19:27John 3:19: And to the Holy Ghost as my p. 11Sanctifier; that he may further illuminate, sanctifie and confirm me, and I may hold fast and obey the doctrine of Christ, which was revealed by his inspiration, and witnessed by his gifts and Miracles, and is now contained in the Holy Scriptures; and that he may be in me the earnest of my everlasting Happiness with GodffMat. 28. 29. Eph. 2. 18, 22. & 1. 13, 14, 18. Rom. 8. 9, 13, 16, 26. 1 Cor. 2. 10. Eph. 2. 18. 22. & 3. 5, 16. 2 Cor. 1. 22. & 5. 5. Isa. 44. 3, 4, 5. Rom. 15. 6.Matt 28:29Eph 2:18Eph 2:22Eph 1:13Eph 1:14Eph 1:18Rom 8:9Rom 8:13Rom 8:16Rom 8:261 Cor 2:10Eph 3:5Eph 3:162 Cor 1:222 Cor 5:5Isa 44:3Isa 44:4Isa 44:5Rom 15:6.

III. The summ of Christian Duty.

Quest. What are

11The publike means, and duties of Holiness.CHrist hath appointed that fit men shall be Ordained his Ministers, to preach the Gospel to the Nations of the worldaaMat. 28. 19, 20.Matt 28:19Matt 28:20, and make them his Disciples, Baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy GhostbbRom. 10. 7, 14. Act. 14. 23. 2 Tim. 2. 2. Acts 13. 2. & 2. 41.Rom 10:7Rom 10:14Acts 14:232 Tim 2:2Acts 13:2Acts 2:41: and to congregate his DisciplesccActs 2. 42. & 6. 2.Acts 2:42Acts 6:2, and to oversee and Guide the several Congregations, and each member thereofddAct. 20. 7, 28. 1. Tim. 5. 17. Tit. 1. 5.Acts 20:7Acts 20:281 Tim 5:17Titus 1:5: Particularly, to Teach them the word of GodeeActs 20. 20, 31. Col. 1. 28. Eph 4. 11, 12, 13. Mal. 2. 7. 1 Tim. 5. 17.Acts 20:20Acts 20:31Col 1:28Eph 4:11Eph 4:12Eph 4:13Mal 2:71 Tim 5:17; to Pray and Praise God with them and for themff1 Cor. 14. 16, 26. Acts 20. 7, 36. James 5. 14. Acts 6. 4. & 2. 42. Phil. 1. 4. Neh. 12. 24, & 11. 17. & 9. 5. & 8. 4, 6.1 Cor 14:161 Cor 14:26Acts 20:7Acts 20:36Jas 5:14Acts 6:4Acts 2:42Phil 1:4Neh 12:24Neh 11:17Neh 9:5Neh 8:4Neh 8:6 p. 12to administer the Lords Supper in remembrance of himgg1 Cor. 11. 24. & 10. 16.1 Cor 11:241 Cor 10:16;hhHeb. 7. 7. Numb. 6. 23.Heb 7:7Num 6:23 Especially on the Lords Day, which he hath appointed for holy communion in such worksiiRev. 1. 10. Acts 20. 7. 1 Cor. 16. 2.Rev 1:10Acts 20:71 Cor 16:2: Also to Rebuke with authority the scandalous and unrulykkTit. 2. 15. & 1. 9, 11. 1 Tim. 5. 19. & 3. 5.Titus 2:15Titus 1:9Titus 1:111 Tim 5:191 Tim 3:5; and to bind and reject those that are obstinately impenitent, and unreformed; and to Absolve and Restore the Penitent, and confirm the weakllMat. 18. 17, 18. Tit. 3. 10. 1 Cor 5. 4, 5, 11, 13.Matt 18:17Matt 18:18Titus 3:101 Cor 5:41 Cor 5:51 Cor 5:111 Cor 5:13.

It is therefore the Peoples Duty to joyn with such Churches, for the aforesaid Worship of GodaaActs 2. 42.Acts 2:42; and to know, hear, submit to, and obey these their Guides that are over them in the Lord;bb1 Tim. 5. 17. Heb. 13. 7. 17. 24. 1 Thes. 5. 12, 13. 1 Cor. 16. 16.1 Tim 5:17Heb 13:7Heb 13:17Heb 13:241 Thess 5:121 Thess 5:131 Cor 16:16 and to avoid Division and Discord, and to live in Unity, Love and Peacecc1 Cor. 1. 10. & 3. 3. Rom. 16. 17. Eph. 4. 3, 15, 16. Phil. 2. 1, 2, 3. Rom. 15. 6.1 Cor 1:101 Cor 3:3Rom 16:17Eph 4:3Eph 4:15Eph 4:16Phil 2:1Phil 2:2Phil 2:3Rom 15:6.

22The secret Duties of Holiness.The Secret Duties of Holiness are these: The exercise of Faith, Repentance, Love, Hope, Delight in God, and all other gracesaaJude 21. Gal▪ 5. 22. Luke 10. 27. 1 Tim. 4. 7. Isa. 64. 7.Jude 1:21Gal 5:22Luke 10:271 Tim 4:7Isa 64:7: The mortifying of our sins; especially Atheism, Unbelief, and unholiness; hardness of heart, disobedience and unthankfulness, p. 13flesh-pleasing, covetousness, and Pride,bbActs 24. 16. Col. 3. 5. Rom. 8. 13. Heb. 3. 12, 13. Mat. 15. 8, 19. Luke 12. 15. Rom. 13. 13, 14. 1 Cor. 3. 18.Acts 24:16Col 3:5Rom 8:13Heb 3:12Heb 3:13Matt 15:8Matt 15:19Luke 12:15Rom 13:13Rom 13:141 Cor 3:18: The diligent Examining of our own hearts, about our Estates, our Duties, and our sinscc2 Pet. 1. 10. 2 Cor. 13. 5. Gal. 6. 3, 4. Psal. 4. 4.2 Pet 1:102 Cor 13:5Gal 6:3Gal 6:4Ps 4:4: Meditating upon God, and his word and works; especially of our Redemption by Jesus Christ; and of Death, Judgement, Heaven, and HellddPsal. 104. 34. & 1. 2. & 119. 97, 99. Gen. 24. 63. Eph. 3. 18, 19. Psal. 90. 12. Luke 12. 36. 2 Pet. 11, 12.Ps 104:34Ps 1:2Ps 119:97Ps 119:99Gen 24:63Eph 3:18Eph 3:19Ps 90:12Luke 12:36; Watching diligently over our Thoughts, Affections, Words and ActionseeLuke 21. 36. Psal. 141 3. 1 Cor. 10. 12. Psal. 39. 1. Prov. 4. 23.Luke 21:36Ps 141:31 Cor 10:12Ps 39:1Prov 4:23: Resisting Temptations ffEph. 6. 10. to 19. 1 Pet. 5. 9. Jam. 4. 7.Eph 6:10–191 Pet 5:9Jas 4:7: And frequent and fervent Prayer to God, in the name of Christ, with Confession, Thanksgiving, and cheerful Praises ggPsal. 34. 1. & 145. 2. 1 Thes. 5. 17. Phil. 4. 6. John 16. 23.Ps 34:1Ps 145:21 Thess 5:17Phil 4:6John 16:23;

33The Private Duties of Holiness in our Relations to others.Parents and Masters must diligently teach their children and servants, the word and fear of GodaaEph. 6. 4, 9. De ut. 6. 11, 12.Eph 6:4Eph 6:9, and Pray with them, and for them, and hinder them from sinbbDan. 6. 10. Act. 10. 30. Prov. 22. 6, 15. & 23. 13. Psal. 101. 1 Sam. 2. 23, 29.Dan 6:10Acts 10:30Prov 22:6Prov 22:15Prov 23:13Ps 1011 Sam 2:231 Sam 2:29, and use all their power that they and their households may serve the LordccGen. 18. 19. Josh. 24. 15.Gen 18:19Josh 24:15: children and servants must willingly learn and obeyddCol. 3. 20. 22. Eph. 6. Deut. 21. 18.Col 3:20Col 3:22Eph 6Deut 21:18: We must seek instruction in the matters of p. 14our salvation, especially of our TeacherseeAct. 16. 30 Mal. 2. 7. 1 Cor. 14. 35.Acts 16:30Mal 2:71 Cor 14:35: we must take heed of the company of tempting, and ungodly persons, and delight in the company and help of the Godly: We must lovingly and faithfully give, and thankfully receive admonitions and exhortations ffPsal. 1. 1. & 15. 4. & 119. 63. Prov. 13. 20. Eph. 5. 6, 7, 11. Lev. 19 17. Mat. 18. 15. Heb. 3. 13. Jam. 5. 20. 1 Pet. 5. 5.Ps 1:1Ps 15:4Ps 119:63Prov 13:20Eph 5:6Eph 5:7Eph 5:11Lev 19:17Matt 18:15Heb 3:13Jas 5:201 Pet 5:5: Confessing our faults one to anotherggJam. 5. 16.Jas 5:16: and by Prayer, Psalms, and edifying conference, and a holy conversation, provoking one another to Love, and to good workshhCol. 3. 16, 17. Acts 12. 12. & 16. 25. Eph. 4. 29. 1 Pet. 4. 11. & 3. 2. Jam. 3. 13. Col. 1. 3. & 4. 3. Heb. 10. 24.Col 3:16Col 3:17Acts 12:12Acts 16:25Eph 4:291 Pet 4:111 Pet 3:2Jas 3:13Col 1:3Col 4:3Heb 10:24.

44The Duties of Justice and Charity towards men.Superiors must rule for God and the common good; with Justice and MercyaaDeut. 1. 17. 2 Chron. 19. 6, 7. Josh. 1. 8. Isa. 56. 1.Deut 1:172 Chr 19:62 Chr 19:7Josh 1:8Isa 56:1: Inferiors must honour and obey them in the LordbbRom. 13. 1, 2, 3. 1 Pet. 2. 13. Eph. 6. 1, 5.Rom 13:1Rom 13:2Rom 13:31 Pet 2:13Eph 6:1Eph 6:5: We must not injure, but preserve the Life, Chastity, Estate, Name, and Rights of our Neighbour ccExod. 20. Mat. 5. 17. to 48.Exod 20Matt 5:17–48: Not seeking our Own against his welfareddDeut. 5. 21. Phil. 2. 3, 4. 1 Cor. 10. 24, 33. & 13. 5.Deut 5:21Phil 2:3Phil 2:41 Cor 10:241 Cor 10:331 Cor 13:5, but doing as we would be done byeeMat. 7. 12.Matt 7:12; forbearing and forgivingffCol. 3. 13▪Col 3:13; and loving our neighbour as our selvesggMat. 19. 19. & 22. 39.Matt 19:19Matt 22:39: Yea loving our enemies; and doing good to all according to our powerhhMat. 5. 44. Gal. 6. 10. Heb. 13. 16.Matt 5:44Gal 6:10Heb 13:16.