A. It lays the foundation for the exercise of faith in him.—[§ III. ¶ 1.]
Q. Is the idea of his existence, in the first instance, necessary in order for the exercise of faith in him?
A. It is. [§ III. ¶ 1.]
Q. How do you prove it?
A. By the tenth chapter of Romans and fourteenth verse. [§ III. ¶ 1.]
Q. How many things are necessary for us to understand, respecting the Deity and our relation to him, in order that we may exercise faith in him for life and salvation?
A. Three. [§ III. ¶ 2.]
Q. What are they?
A. First, that God does actually exist; secondly, correct ideas of his character, his perfections and attributes; and thirdly, that the course which we pursue is according to his mind and will. [§ III. ¶ 3,4,5.]
Q. Would the idea of any one or two of the above-mentioned things enable a person to exercise faith in God?