But the salvation of those who have become acquaint- I. Human nature and supernatural conception of Christ, II. He is united with God in the closest manner, § 76, 142 77 posed in his exaltation, § 78 2. Jesus voluntarily subjected himself to this state, § 81 III. His state of exaltation.-Resurrection, Ascension to heaven, and Dominion over all things, § 83 PART II. Of the works of Christ (his offices). A. His works during his earthly life-his office as In- 175 2. His Mediatorial office on earth. He purchased, by 197 ) Remission of sins on the ground of reforma- *) The doctrine of the remission of sins on ac- b) Other objects of the death of Christ, are either suspended on the chief object, or are connected 2. Jesus promotes the welfare of his people by virtue of his dominion over all things, § 96 a) He bestows salvation on them in the future world, b) Origin of individual churches under the authority The institution of the ministerial office by the apostles, was in accordance with the will of Christ, § 102 3. Preservation of the church by the continual guid- 6) Baptism in honour of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, embraces both promises of the blessings -and our obligations to God, § 111 7) Infant Baptism is proper, as it is undoubtedly em- braced in the command of Christ, and has accord- a) Idea of the Lord's Supper, § 113 B) Presence of Christ in the Holy Supper, § 114 Appendix to the doctrine of the Eucharist (by the 7. The influences of grace-(the consequence of the a) God does, according to the testimony of Scripture, b) This internal influence is exerted in accordance with the laws of our moral nature, and among I. Explanation of the proposition, "We are justified II. Faith is a condition of our salvation which is per- Reformation is the effect of faith, and consequent 1. Faith produces an exalted idea of our destination to eternal happiness, a love and gratitude, and in 2. That repentance which is necessarily combined with true faith, produces an aversion to sin, § 120 375 3. Faith is necessarily connected with a belief of the doctrines of Jesus in general, and with obedience II. Reformation is a necessary condition, though not CONCLUSION. Transition from Doctrinal to Practical Theology, 381 BOOK III. OF CREATED RATIONAL BEINGS. PART I. OF THE ANGELS. $47. Connexion between the subject of this chapter and the doctrine of Creation and Providence. As the doctrine of the creation and providence of God in general, has been discussed in the preceding chapter; the consideration of the origin and divine government of the human family would now naturally succeed, as a specific part of that doctrine. But, as among the rational creatures of the universe, for whose sake God created and governs the world, there are some of a rank superior to that of man (§ 48), creatures who sustain certain relations to the human family, of whose instrumentality God avails himself in his providential guidance of the destinies of men, and with whom we expect in a future world to be brought into closer connexion; it is proper that the consid eration of these should previously engage our attention. |