Summary of Saving Knowledge

A Brief Summary of Christian Doctrine, contained in the Holy Scriptures, and Holden Forth in the Confession of Faith and Catechisms; Together with The Practical Use Thereof

All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. (John 6:37)

The Contents

1. Our woeful condition by nature.
2. The remedy povided in Christ Jesus.    
3. The means provided in the covenant of grace.
4. The blessings conveyed by these means.

Warrants and Motives to believe.

1. God's hearty invitation.
2. His earnest request to be reconciled.
3. His command, charging all to believe.
4. Much assurance of life given to believers, &c.

1. For convincing of sin by the law.
2. Of righteousness by the law.
3. Of judgment by the law.
4. (a) For convincing of sin, righteousness, and judgment by the gospel.
   (b) Of righteousness to be had only by faith in Christ.For strengthening a man's faith, &c.

1. Conviction of the believer's obligation to keep the moral law.
2. That the believer practise the rules of godliness and righteousness.
3. That obedience to the law run in the right channel of faith in Christ.
4. The keeping of strait communion with Christ the fountain of all grace and good works.  For strengthening the believer in faith and obedience, by these evidences.