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IX. Of the knowledge of Jesus Christ, and of putting Him on original: "aendoeninge"; a theological metaphor for spiritually clothing oneself in Christ’s attributes., through which the Christian becomes His image and living expression. 128

X. Of the formation of Christ original: "formeeringe Christi"; the mystical process of Christ taking shape within the believer’s character. in the Christian through the Spirit of grace, through Faith and through the Word of God, whether heard or read. Weighty fundamental rules regarding these Chapters. 154

XI. Of the growth of Christ in us through the Holy Spirit, through His grace, gifts, and workings, and through the help of the Word, of the Sacraments original: "Sacramenten"; outward signs of inward grace, such as Baptism and the Lord's Supper. and other holy means. Weighty fundamental rules concerning the practice, necessary dispositions original: "dispositien"; the internal spiritual state or readiness required to receive God's grace., and workings thereof. 174

XII. Of the formation of Jesus Christ through the Christian Virtues, and of His living expression through the constant practice of the same. 193

XIII. Of the formation and expression of Jesus Christ in the Christian through good works, and of the spirit and the manner of doing them as is proper. 234

XIV. Regarding the two-fold life original: "tweederley leven"; a common early modern distinction between a person's private spiritual duties and their public social or civic obligations., the private and public life. The advantages, dangers, and duties of both. 277

XV. Of the solitary and retired life original: "eenfame en geretireerde leven"; referring to a life of spiritual withdrawal or contemplative seclusion from society.. 304

XVI. Of the Ways of God and His Spirit over souls. Of the signs whether one has received that Spirit, and is moved by Him, and is led in the ways of God. And of