Paragraph 15.5
Of the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith
Such is the provision which God has made through Christ in the Covenant of Grace, for the preservation of Believers unto Salvation, that although there is no Sin so small, but it deserves damnation; yet there is no Sin so great, that it shall bring Damnation on them that1 repent; which makes the constant preaching of Repentance necessary.2
The Westminster Confession of Faith (1646)
15.1
Repentance unto life, is an evangelical grace,1 the Doctrine whereof is to be preached by every Minister of the Gospel, as well as that of faith in Christ.2
15.2
By it, a sinner, out of the sight and sense not only of the danger, but also of the filthiness and odiousness of his sins, as contrary to the holy nature, and righteous Law of God; and, upon the apprehension of his mercy in Christ to such as are penitent, so grieves for, and hates his sins, as to turn from them all unto God,1 purposing and endeavouring to walk with him in all the ways of his Commandments.2
15.3
Although Repentance be not to be rested in, as any satisfaction for sin, or any cause of the pardon thereof,1 which is the act of Gods free grace in Christ;2 yet is it of such necessity to all sinners, that none may expect pardon without it.3
15.4
As there is no sin so small, but it deserves damnation;1 so there is no sin so great, that it can bring damnation upon those who truly repent.2
15.5
Men ought not to content themselves with a general repentance, but it is every mans duty to endeavor to repent of his particular sins, particularly.1
15.6
As every man is bound to make private confession of his sins to God, praying for the pardon thereof;1 upon which, and the forsaking of them, he shall find mercy:2 so, he that scandalizes his Brother, or the Church of Christ, ought to be willing by a private or public confession, and sorrow for his sin, to declare his repentance to those that are offended,3 who are thereupon to be reconciled to him, and in love to receive him.4