PROPOSALS FOR The furtherance and propagation of the gospel in this NATION. As the same were humbly presented to the Honourable Committee of Parliament by divers Ministers of the gospel, and others. As also, Some Principles of Christian Religion, without the belief of which, the Scriptures do plainly and clearly affirm, Salvation is not to be obtained.  
Which were also presented in explanation of one of the said Proposals.  
LONDON, Printed for R. Ibbitson dwelling in Smithfield near Hosier Lane. 165●.   

The humble Proposals of the Ministers who presented the Petition to the Parliament, Feb. the eleventh, and other persons, for the furtherance and propagation of the gospel in this Nation.  
Wherein they having had equal regard to all persons fearing God (though of differing judgements) do hope that they will also tend to union and peace.  
I.  
THat persons of godliness, and Gifts in the Universities and elsewhere, though not ordained, may be admitted to preach the Gospel, being approved, when they are called thereunto.  
II. That no Person shall be admitted to trial and approbation, unless he bring a testimonial of his piety and soundness in the faith, under the hands of six godly Ministers, and Christians, gathered together for that end and purpose, unto whom he is personally known, of which number two at the least to be Ministers.  
III. That a certain number of Persons, Ministers, and others of eminency and known ability and godliness, be appointed to sit in every County to examine, judge, and approve all such persons, as being called to preach the Gospel have received testimonials as above; and in case there shall not be found a competent number of such persons in the same County, that others, of one or more neighbouring Counties, be joined to them.  
IV. That care be taken for removing the residue of Ministers who are ignorant, scandalous, non-residents, or disturbers of the public peace; and likewise of all schoolmasters, who shall be found Popish, scandalous, or disaffected to the Government of this commonwealth.  
V. That to this end a number of Persons, Ministers, and others of eminent piety, zeal, faithfulness, ability and prudence, be appointed by authority of Parliament to go through the Nation, to inquire after, examine, judge of, and eject all such persons as shall be found unfit for the Ministry, or teaching schools, being such as are above described.  
VI. That for the expediting of this work, these persons may be assigned in several Companies or Committees to the six circuits of the Nation, to reside in each of the Counties for such a convenient space of time as shall be requisite until the work be done, calling to their assistance in their respective Circuits such godly and able persons, Ministers, and others in each of the Counties where they shall then reside, to assist them in this work as they shall think fit; That these persons so sent, and Commissionated may be empowered, before they shall depart out of each County, to return and to represent to the Parliament the names of fit and sufficient Persons, Ministers, and others, to be appointed Approvers of such as shall be called to preach the Gospel in such Counties▪ and that in the mean time the Persons so commissio●●…ed as aforesaid, shall have power, while they reside in each County, to examine, judge, and approve of such persons, as having a Call to preach the Gospel in such County, shall upon such testimonial as aforesaid, offer themselves to such examination.  
VII. That it be proposed, That the Parliament be pleased to take some speedy and effectual course, either by impowring the persons in the several Counties to be appointed for trial, and approbation of such persons as shall be called to preach the gospel there, or in such other way as they shall think fit, for the uniting and dividing of Parishes in the several Counties and Cities within this commonwealth, in reference to the preaching the Gospel there, saving the civil rights and privileges of each Parish.  
VIII. That the Ministers so sent forth and established be enjoined, and required to attend the solemn Worship of God in Prayer, Reading, and Preaching the Word, Catechising, expounding the Scriptures, and (as occasion shall require) visiting the sick, and instructing from house to house, residing amongst the People to whom they are sent, and using all care and diligence by all ways and means to win souls unto Christ.  
Ix.. That as it is desired, That no persons be required to receive the Sacraments further than their light shall lead them unto; so no person sent forth to Preach, and already placed, or which shall be placed in any Parish within this Nation, be compelled to administer the Sacraments to any, but such as he shall approve of as fit for the same.  
X. That a Law may be provided, That all persons what●●ever within this Nation, be required to attend unto the public preaching of the gospel every Lord's Day, in places commonly allowed, and usually called Churches, except such persons as through scruple of Conscience do abstain from those Assemblies.  
XI. That whereas divers persons are not satisfied to come to the public places of hearing the Word upon this account, that those places were dedicated and consecrated, that the Parliament will be pleased to declare, That such places are made use of, and continued only for the better conveniency of persons meeting together for the public Worship of God, and upon no other consideration.  
XII. That all persons dissenting to the Doctrine and way of Worship owned by the State, or consenting thereunto, and yet not having the advantage or opportunity of some of the public meeting places, commonly called Churches, be required to meet (if they have any constant meetings) in places publicly known, and to give notice to some Magistrate of such their places of ordinary meetings.  
XIII. That this Honourable Committee be desired to propose to the Parliament, That such who do not receive, but oppose those Principles of Christian Religion, without the acknowledgement whereof the Scriptures do clearly and plainly affirm, that salvation is not to be obtained (as those formerly complained of by the Ministers) may not be suffered to preach, or promulgate any thing in opposition unto such Principles.  
And further, That the Parliament be desired to take some speedy and effectual course for the utter suppressing of that abominable cheat of astrology, whereby the minds of multitudes are corrupte●●nd turned aside from dependency upon the providence of God, to put their trust in the lies of men, and delusions of Satan.   

By the thirteenth Article we intend, that no persons be suffered to Preach, or Print any thing in opposition to those Principles of Christian Religion, which the Scripture plainly and clearly affirms, that without the belief of them salvation is not to be obtained.  
In the further explication of which proposal, we humbly offer these following Principles of our Religion, which we conceive to be generally received, and therefore have not brought all the Scriptures (or any of them singly) to prove the truth of the Principles themselves, 
Rom. 10. 8. 2. Thess. 2. 12, 13.  but to show, that without the belief of them Salvation is not to be obtained.  

FIrst, That the holy Scripture is that rule of knowing God, and living unto him, which who so doth not believe, but betakes himself to any other way of discovering truth, and the mind of God instead thereof, cannot be saved.  
2 Thess. 2. 10, 11, 12. Because they received not the love of the Truth, that they might be saved; and for this cause God shall send them strong delusions, that they should believe a lie; that they all might be damned, who believe not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness, ver. 13. But we are bound to give th●●…●…s always to God for you, Brethren, beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to Salvation, through sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of the truth, ver. 14. whereunto he called you by our Gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.  
15. Therefore Brethren stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our Epistle.  
1 Cor. 15. 1, 2, 3. Moreover, Brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel, which I preached unto you, which also you have received, and wherein ye stand.  
By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I Preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.  
For I delivered unto you first of all, that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptures.  
2 Cor. 1. 13. For we write none other things unto you then what you read, or acknowledge, and I trust you shall acknowledge even to the end, compared with Acts 26. 22. &c.  
Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the Prophets, and Moses did say should come.  
Joh. 5. 39 Search the Scriptures, for in them you think to have eternal life; compared with psalm 147. 19 & 20. verses.  
He showed his word unto Jacob, his statutes and Judgements unto Israel, he hath not dealt so with any Nation; and as for his Judgements they have not known them.  
And with John 4. 22. Ye worship ye know ●●…t what, we know what we worship; for Salvation is of the Jews.  
2 Pet. 2. 1. But there were false Prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction, compared with 2 Pet. 3. 1, 2. This second Epistle (beloved) I now write unto you, in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance.  
That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy Prophets, and of the commandment of us the Apostles of the Lord and Saviour.   

II.  
That there is a God, who is the Creator, governor, and Judge of the world, which is to be received by faith, and every other way of the knowledge of him is insufficient. Heb. 11. 3.  
Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God; So that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.  
Verse 6. But without faith it is impossible to please God; for he that cometh to God, must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.  
Rom. 1. v. 19 Because that which may be known of God, is manifested in them, for God hath showed it to them.  
Verse 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 G●●●ead; so that they are without excuse.  
Verse 21. Because that when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful, but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.  
Verse 22. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, compared with—  
1 Cor. 1. 21. For after that, in the wisdom of God, the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.  
2 Thes. 1. 8. To render vengeance on them that knew not God, and that obey not the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.   

III.  
That this God who is the Creator, is eternally distinct from all the creatures in his being and blessedness.  
Rom. 1. v. 18. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness.  
Verse 25. Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever, Amen.  
1 Cor. 8. v. 5. For though there be that are called Gods, whether in heaven, or in earth (as there be gods many, and lords many.)  
Verse 6. But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him, and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.   

IV.  
That this God is one in three persons, or subsistences.  
1 John 5. 5. Who is this that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the son of God.  
Verse 6. This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ, not by water only, but by water and blood, and it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.  
Vers. 7. For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the word, and the Holy Ghost, and these three are one.  
Verse 8. And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, the Water, and the Blood, and these three agree in one.  
Verse 9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater, for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his son. Compared with John 8. 17.  
It is also written in your Law, that the testimony of two men is true.  
Verse 18. I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me. Verse 19 Then said they unto him, where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father, if ye had known me, you should have known my Father also. Ver. 21. Then said Jesus unto them, ye shall die in your sins.  
¶ Matth. 28. 19 go ye therefore, and teach all Nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the son, and of the Holy Ghost; Compared with Ephes. 4. 4. There is one body, and one spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling.  
Ver. 5. One Lord, one Faith, one baptism.  
〈◊〉. 6. One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.  
¶ 1 John 2. 22. Who is a liar, but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? he is Antichrist that denieth the Father, and the son.  
Verse 23. Whosoever denieth the son, the same hath not the Father; but he that acknowledgeth the son, hath the Father also.  
¶ 2 Epist. John, v. 9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God, he that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father, and the son.  
Verse 10. If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed.   

V.  
That Jesus Christ is the only Mediator between God and man, without the knowledge of whom there is no salvation.  
1 Tim. 2. 4. Who will have all men to be saved, and to come to the knowledge of the truth.  
Verse 5. For there is one God, and one Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.  
Verse 6. Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.  
¶ 2 Tim. 3. 15. And that from a child thou hast known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus.  
1 Ioh 2. 22. Who is a liar, but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is Antichrist that denieth the Father, and the son.  
¶ Acts 4. 10. Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.  
Vers. 12. Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.  
1 Cor. 3. 10. According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise Master-builder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereupon. But let every one take heed how he buildeth thereupon.  
Verse 11. For other foundation can no man lay, then that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.   

VI.  
That this Jesus Christ is the true God, 1 John 5. 29. And we know that the son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true. And we are in him that is true, even in his son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.  
¶ Esa. 45. 21. There is no God else besides me, a just God and Saviour, there is none beside me.  
Verse 22. Look unto me, and be ye saved all the ends of the earth, for I am God, and there is none else.  
23 I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, that unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.  
4 Surely shall one say, in the Lord have I righteousness and strength, even to him shall men come, and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.  
25. In the Lord shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory, which the Apostle applies unto Christ, Rom. 14. 11, 12. & Philip. 2. 6. to the 12.   

VII.  
That this Jesus Christ is also true man, 1 Joh. 4. 2. Hereby know ye the Spirit of God; every spirit that confesseth, that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh, is of God.  
Ver. 3. And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh, is not of God. And this is that spirit of Anti-christ.  
2 John 7. For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a Deceiver, and an Antichrist.   

VIII.  
That this Jesus Christ is God and Man in one Person, 1 Tim. 3. 16. and 
* {non-Roman} {non-Roman} {non-Roman} {non-Roman} {non-Roman}, with one consent  without controversy, great is the mystery of godliness. God was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of Angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.  
Mat. 16. 13. Jesus asked his Disciples, saying, whom do men say that I the Son of Man am?  
Ver. 14. They said, some say thou art John the Baptist, etc  
Ver. 15. But whom say ye that I am?  
Ver. 16. Simon Peter answered, Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God.  
Ver. 17. Jesus said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-Jona, for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.  
Ver. 18. And I say unto thee, Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.   

Ix..  
That this Jesus Christ is our Redeemer, who by paying a Ransom, and bearing our sins, hath made satisfaction for them.  
¶. Isa. 53. 11. By his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many, for he shall bear their iniquities, compared with  
1 Pet. 2. 24. Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we being dead to sin should live to righteousness, by whose stripes ye were healed.  
25 For ye were as sheep going astray, but are now returned unto the Shepherd, and Bishop of your souls.  
¶. 1 Cor. 15. 2. By which also you are saved, if you keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.  
Ver. 3. For I delivered unto you first of all, that also which I received, how that Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptures.  
1 Tim. 2. 4. Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.  
Ver. 5. For there is one God, and one Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.  
Ver. 6. Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time, 1 Cor. 6. 20. Ye are bought with a price.   

X.  
That this same Lord Jesus Christ is he that was Crucified at Jerusalem, and rose again, and ascended into heaven.  
¶. Joh. 8. 24. I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins; for if ye believe not that I amhe, ye shall die in your sins.  
¶. Acts 4. ver. 10. Be that known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.  
Ver. 11. This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.  
Ver. 12. Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.  
¶ Acts 10. 38. How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost, and with power, who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil, for God was with him.  
Ver. 39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did, both in the Land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem, whom they slew and hanged on a tree.  
Ver. 40. Him God raised up the third day, and showed him openly.  
Ver. 41. Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us who did eat and drink with him, after he rose from the dead.  
Ver. 42. And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he, who was ordained of God, to be the Judge of quick and dead.  
Ver. 43. To him give all the prophet's witness, that through his Name, whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.  
¶. 1 Cor. 15. 2. By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.  
Ver. 3. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptures.  
Ver. 4. And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day, according to the Scriptures.  
Ver. 5. And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve.  
Ver. 6. After that he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.  
Ver. 7. After that he was seen of James, then of all the Apostles.  
Ver. 8. And last of all he was seen of me also, Acts 22. 8. Who art thou Lord? and he said, I am Jesus of Nazareth.  
Act. 2. 36. Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye crucified, both Lord and Christ.  
Ver. 37. Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their hearts, and said unto Peter, and to the rest of the Apostles, Men and Brethren, what shall we do?  
Ver. 38. Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptised every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.   

XI.  
That this same Jesus Christ, being the only God and Man in one Person, remains for ever a distinct person from all Saints and Angels, notwithstanding their union and communion with him.  
Coloss. 2. 8. Beware lest any man spoil you, through Philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.  
Ver. 9 For in Him dwelleth all the fullness of the godhead bodily.  
Ver. 10. And ye are complete in him, which is the Head of all principality and power.  
Ver. 19 And not holding the head, from which all the body by joints and bands, having nourishment ministered and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.  
1 Tim. 3. 16. God manifested in the flesh, believed on in the world.   

XII.  
That all men by Nature are dead in trespasses and sins, and no man can be saved unless he be borne again, repent, and believe, Joh. 3. ver. 3. Jesus answered, and said unto him, Verily, verily I say unto thee, except a man be borne again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.  
Ver. 5, 6, 7. Jesus answered, Verily, verily I say unto thee, Except a man be borne of water, and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God; That which is borne of the flesh is flesh, and that which is borne of the Spirit, is Spirit.  
Marvel not that I said unto thee, ye must be borne again.  
Ver. 10. Jesus answered, and said unto him, Art thou a Master in Israel, and knowest not these things?  
Acts 17. 30. 31. And the times of this ignorance God winked at, but now commandeth all men everywhere to repent, because he hath appointed a day wherein he will judge the world in righteousness.  
Acts 26. 17, 18, 19, 20. Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom I now send thee, To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them that are sanctified by faith in me. Whereupon I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision, but showed first to them at Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent, and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance, Luk. 24. 47 that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his Name among all Nations.  
Acts 20. 20, 21. I have showed you, and have taught you publicly, and from house to house, testifying both to Jews and greeks repentance towards God, and faith towards our Lord Jesus Christ.  
Joh. 5. 24, 25. Verily, verily I say unto you, 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; verily, verily I say unto you, the hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the son of God, and they that hear shall live.   

XIII.  
That we are justified and saved by Grace, and faith in Jesus Christ, and not by works.  
Acts 15. 24. For as much as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls; saying, ye must be circumcised, and keep the Law, compared with Gal. 1, 6, 7, 8, 9 I marvel that you are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel, which is not another; but there are some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ; but though we, or an Angel from heaven preach another gospel unto you, then that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you, then that ye have received, let him be accursed, Gal. 5.  
Ver. 2. 4, 5. Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing; Christ is become of none effect unto you: whosoever of you are justified by the Law, ye are fall'n from Grace, for we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.  
Rom. 9 ver. 31, 32, 33. But Israel, which followed after the Law of righteousness, hath not attained to the Law of righteousness; wherefore? because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the Law; for they stumbled at that stumbling stone; As it is written, Behold I lay in Zion a stumbling stone, and rock of offence, and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed; compared with Rom. 10. ver. 3. 4. For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God; for Christ is the end of the Law for righteousness to every one that believeth.  
Rom. 1. 16, 17. I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek; for therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith, as it is written, The just shall live by faith, compared with Gal. 3. 11. But that no man is justified by the Law in the sight of God, it is evident; for the just shall live by faith.  
Eph. 2. 8, 9, 10. For by grace ye are saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast; for we are his workmanship created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.   

XIV.  
That to continue in any known sin, upon what pretence or principle soever, is damnable.  
Rom. 1. 32. Who knowing the judgement of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only to do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.  
Rom. 6. v. 1, 2. What shall we say then? shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? God forbid▪ How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? Compared with Verse 15, and 16. What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the Law, but under grace? God forbid. Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey, whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?  
¶ 1 John 1. 6. 8. If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.  
¶ Chap. 3. Verse 3. And every man that hath this hope in him, purifieth himself, even as he is pure. Verse. 4. 5, 6, 7, 8. Whosoever committeth sin, transgresseth also the Law, for sin is the transgression of the Law. And ye know that He was manifested to take away our sins, and in him is no sin; Whosoever abideth in him, sinneth not. Whosoever sinneth, hath not seen him, neither known him. Little children, let no man deceive you; He that doth righteousness, is righteous; He that committeth sin is of the devil, for the devil sinneth from the beginning; for this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the Devil.  
¶ 2 Pet. 2. 19, 20. While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption; for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage. For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.  
Rom. 8. 13. For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die, but if ye mortify the deeds of the flesh by the Spirit, ye shall live.   

XV.  
That God is to be worshipped according to his own will, and whosoever shall forsake and despise all the duties of his worship, cannot be saved.  
Jerem. 10. 15. Pour out thy fury upon the heathen that know thee not, and upon the families that call not upon thy name, for they have eaten up Jacob, and devoured him, and consumed him, &c.  
Psal. 14. 4. Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread, and call not upon the Lord.  
Jude v. 18, 19, 20, 21. How they told you there should be mockers in the last times, shall walk after their own ungodly lusts, these be they who separate themselves, sensual, not having the Spirit. But ye beloved, building up yourselves in your most holy faith, praying in the holy Ghost, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.  
Rom. 10. 13. For whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord, shall be saved.   

XVI.  
That the dead shall rise, and that there is a day of judgement wherein all shall appear, some to go into everlasting life, and some into everlasting condemnation.  
1 Tim. 1. 19, 20. Holding faith and a good conscience, which some having put away, concerning faith have made shipwreck; of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have delivered to Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme; compared with 2 Tim. 2. 17, 18. And their word will eat as doth a canker, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus, who concerning the faith have erred, saying, That the Resurrection is past already, and overthrow the faith of some. Acts 17. 30, 31. And the times of this ignorance God winked at, but now commandeth all men everywhere to repent, because he hath appointed a day wherein he will judge the world in righteousness.  
John 5. 28, 29. All that are in the grave shall hear his voice, and shall come forth, they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life, and they that have done evil to the resurrection of damnation; compared with 1 Cor. 15. 19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.  
FINIS.