Of Christ's Kingly Office
Q. 8. What is the first inference from hence?
A. That believers are discharged by Christ from all their sins and debts; Acts 13:39. And by him, all that believe are justified from all things.
Q. 9. What is the second inference?
A. That it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of an absolute God; Luke 23:31. For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?
Q. 10. What is the third inference?
A. That it is impossible for man to satisfy God for his own sins; Psal.
130:3. If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?
Q. 11. What is the last inference?
A. That the Christian religion only settles the conscience in peace; Heb. 9:14. How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your consciences from dead works to serve the living God?
Of Christ's Kingly Office Quest. 26. HOW doth Christ execute the office of a king?
A. Christ executeth the office of a king, in subduing us to himself, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies.
Q. 1. How manifold is Christ's kingdom?
A. Twofold. First, Internal in men's souls; Luke 17:21. Behold, the kingdom of God is within you. Secondly, External, over all the world;
Eph. 1:22. And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be Head over all things to the church.
Q. 2. What is the end of Christ's providential kingdom?
A. The good and salvation of the church; John 17:2. As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.
Q. 3. Wherein doth he exercise his kingly power?
A. In restraining his, and his people's enemies; Psal. 76:10. Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee; the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.
Q. 4. How else is it exercised?
A. In protecting his church amidst all enemies; Exod. 3:3. And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt.
Q. 5. What instruments doth Christ use?
A. Angels are ministring spirits to him; Heb. 1:14. Are they not all ministring spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation; And men, yea, the worst of men; Rev. 12:16. And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth.
Q. 6. In what manner doth Christ rule the world?
A. By supreme power; Rev. 19:16. He hath on his vesture, and on his thigh a name written, King of kings, and Lord of lords. And perfect wisdom; Eph. 1:11. In whom also we have obtained an inheritance,