Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) (1677), Elders and brethren of the Particular Baptist churches in London and the country · PDF

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Chapter 1: Of the Holy Scriptures

The supream judge by which all controversies of Religion are to be determined, and all Decrees of Councels, opinions of antient Writers, Doctrines of men, and private Spirits, are to be examined, and in whose sentence we are to rest, can be no other but the Holy Scripture delivered by the Spirit, into which Scripture so delivered, our faith is finally resolved.a

  1. a. Matthew 22:29, 31; Ephesians 2:20; Acts 28:23

    Matthew 22:29; Matthew 22:31

    22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God. 22:31 But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,

    22:29 Jesus answered, "You are mistaken because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God. 22:31 But concerning the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what God said to you:

    Ephesians 2:20

    2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

    2:20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.

    Acts 28:23

    28:23 And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.

    28:23 So they set a day to meet with Paul, and many people came to the place he was staying. He expounded to them from morning to evening, testifying about the kingdom of God and persuading them about Jesus from the Law of Moses and the Prophets.

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Westminster Confession of Faith (1646), Paragraph 1.10 → Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) (1677), Paragraph 1.10

The supream judge by which all controversies of Religion are to be determined, and all Decrees of Councels, opinions of Ancient antient Writers, Doctrines of men, and private Spirits, are to be examined, and in whose sentence we are to rest, can be no other but the Holy Spirit speaking in the Scripture delivered by the Spirit, into which Scripture so delivered, our faith is finally resolved.

Westminster Confession of Faith (1646), Paragraph 1.10

The Supreme Judge by which all Controversies of Religion are to be determined, and all Decrees of Councels, Opinions of Ancient Writers, Doctrines of men, and private spirits, are to be examined; and, in whose Sentence we are to rest; can be no other but the Holy Spirit speaking in the Scripture.

Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658), Paragraph 1.10

The Supreme Judge by which all controversies of Religion are to be determined, and all Decrees of Councels, Opinions of ancient Writers, Doctrines of men and private Spirits, are to be examined, and in whose Sentence we are to rest, can be no other, but the holy Scripture delivered by the Spirit; into which Scripture so delivered, our Faith is finally resolved.

Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) (1677), Paragraph 1.10

The supream judge by which all controversies of Religion are to be determined, and all Decrees of Councels, opinions of antient Writers, Doctrines of men, and private Spirits, are to be examined, and in whose sentence we are to rest, can be no other but the Holy Scripture delivered by the Spirit, into which Scripture so delivered, our faith is finally resolved.

Westminster Confession of Faith (1646), Paragraph 1.10 → Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) (1677), Paragraph 1.10

The supream judge by which all controversies of Religion are to be determined, and all Decrees of Councels, opinions of Ancient antient Writers, Doctrines of men, and private Spirits, are to be examined, and in whose sentence we are to rest, can be no other but the Holy Spirit speaking in the Scripture delivered by the Spirit, into which Scripture so delivered, our faith is finally resolved.

Westminster Confession of Faith (1646), Paragraph 1.10

The Supreme Judge by which all Controversies of Religion are to be determined, and all Decrees of Councils, Opinions of Ancient Writers, Doctrines of men, and private spirits, are to be examined; and, in whose Sentence we are to rest; can be no other but the Holy Spirit speaking in the Scripture.

Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658), Paragraph 1.10

The Supreme Judge by which all controversies of Religion are to be determined, and all Decrees of Councils, Opinions of ancient Writers, Doctrines of men and private Spirits, are to be examined, and in whose Sentence we are to rest, can be no other, but the holy Scripture delivered by the Spirit; into which Scripture so delivered, our Faith is finally resolved.

Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) (1677), Paragraph 1.10

The supream judge by which all controversies of Religion are to be determined, and all Decrees of Councels, opinions of antient Writers, Doctrines of men, and private Spirits, are to be examined, and in whose sentence we are to rest, can be no other but the Holy Scripture delivered by the Spirit, into which Scripture so delivered, our faith is finally resolved.

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Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), this paragraph in another edition

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The supream Judge by which all Controversies of Religion are to be determined, and all Decrees of Counsels, Opinions of ancient Writers, Doctrines of Men, and private Spirits, are to be examined, and in whose Sentence we are to rest, can be no other but the Holy Scripture delivered by the Spirit, into which Scripture so delivered, our Faith is finally resolved.

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