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    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 13: Of Sanctification

    They who are united to Christ, Effectually called, and regenerated, having a new heart, and a new Spirit created in them, through the vertue of Christ’s death, and Resurrection; are also farther sanctified, really, and personally, through the same vertue,a by his word and Spirit dwelling in them;b the dominion of the whole body of sin is destroyed,c and the several lusts thereof, are more and more weakned, and mortified; and they more and more quickened, andd strengthned in all saving graces, to thee practice of all true holyness, without which no man shall see the Lord.f

    1. a. Acts 20:32; Romans 6:5–6

      Acts 20:32

      20:32 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.

      20:32 And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.

      Romans 6:5–6

      6:5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: 6:6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.

      6:5 For if we have been united with Him like this in His death, we will certainly also be united with Him in His resurrection. 6:6 We know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.

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    2. b. John 17:17; Ephesians 3:16–19; 1 Thessalonians 5:21–23

      John 17:17

      17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

      17:17 Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.

      Ephesians 3:16–19

      3:16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; 3:17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 3:18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 3:19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

      3:16 I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, 3:17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then you, being rooted and grounded in love, 3:18 will have power, together with all the saints, to comprehend the length and width and height and depth 3:19 of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

      1 Thessalonians 5:21–23

      5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 5:22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

      5:21 but test all things. Hold fast to what is good. 5:22 Abstain from every form of evil. 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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    3. c. Romans 6:14

      Romans 6:14

      6:14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.

      6:14 For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.

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    4. d. Galatians 5:24

      Galatians 5:24

      5:24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.

      5:24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

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    5. e. Colossians 1:11

      Colossians 1:11

      1:11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

      1:11 being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully

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    6. f. 2 Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14

      2 Corinthians 7:1

      7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

      7:1 Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

      Hebrews 12:14

      12:14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

      12:14 Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

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    Westminster Confession of Faith (1646), Paragraph 13.1 → Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) (1677), Paragraph 13.1

    They who are united to Christ, Effectually called, and regenerated, having a new heart, and a new Spirit created in them, are further sanctified really and personally, through the vertue of Christ’s death, and Resurrection; are also farther sanctified, really, and personally, through the same vertue, by his word and Spirit dwelling in them; the dominion of the whole body of sin is destroyed, and the several lusts thereof, are more and more weakned, and mortified; and they more and more quickened, and strengthned in all saving graces, to the practice of all true holyness, without which no man shall see the Lord.

    Westminster Confession of Faith (1646), Paragraph 13.1

    They who are effectually called, and Regenerated, having a new heart, and a new spirit created in them; are further sanctified really and personally, through the vertue of Christs death and resurrection, by his Word, and Spirit dwelling in them: the Dominion of the whole body of sin is destroyed, and the severall lusts thereof are more and more weakned and mortified; and they, more and more quickned and strengthened in all saving graces, to the practice of true holinesse, without which no man shall see the Lord.

    Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658), Paragraph 13.1

    They that are united to Christ, effectually called and regenerated, having a new heart and a new spirit created in them, through the vertue of Christs death and resurrection, are also further sanctified really and personally through the same vertue, by his Word and Spirit dwelling in them; the dominion of the whole body of sin is destroyed, and the several lusts thereof are more and more weakned and mortified, and they more and more quickned, and strengthned in all saving graces, to the practice of all true holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.

    Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) (1677), Paragraph 13.1

    They who are united to Christ, Effectually called, and regenerated, having a new heart, and a new Spirit created in them, through the vertue of Christ’s death, and Resurrection; are also farther sanctified, really, and personally, through the same vertue, by his word and Spirit dwelling in them; the dominion of the whole body of sin is destroyed, and the several lusts thereof, are more and more weakned, and mortified; and they more and more quickened, and strengthned in all saving graces, to the practice of all true holyness, without which no man shall see the Lord.

    Westminster Confession of Faith (1646), Paragraph 13.1 → Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) (1677), Paragraph 13.1

    They who are united to Christ, Effectually called, and regenerated, having a new heart, and a new Spirit created in them, are further sanctified really and personally, through the vertue of Christ’s death, and Resurrection; are also farther sanctified, really, and personally, through the same vertue, by his word and Spirit dwelling in them; the dominion of the whole body of sin is destroyed, and the several lusts thereof, are more and more weakned, and mortified; and they more and more quickened, and strengthned in all saving graces, to the practice of all true holyness, without which no man shall see the Lord.

    Westminster Confession of Faith (1646), Paragraph 13.1

    They who are effectually called, and Regenerated, having a new heart, and a new spirit created in them; are further sanctified really and personally, through the virtue of Christs death and resurrection, by his Word, and Spirit dwelling in them: the Dominion of the whole body of sin is destroyed, and the several lusts thereof are more and more weakened and mortified; and they, more and more quickened and strengthened in all saving graces, to the practice of true holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.

    Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658), Paragraph 13.1

    They that are united to Christ, effectually called and regenerated, having a new heart and a new spirit created in them, through the virtue of Christs death and resurrection, are also further sanctified really and personally through the same virtue, by his Word and Spirit dwelling in them; the dominion of the whole body of sin is destroyed, and the several lusts thereof are more and more weakened and mortified, and they more and more quickened, and strengthened in all saving graces, to the practice of all true holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.

    Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) (1677), Paragraph 13.1

    They who are united to Christ, Effectually called, and regenerated, having a new heart, and a new Spirit created in them, through the vertue of Christ’s death, and Resurrection; are also farther sanctified, really, and personally, through the same vertue, by his word and Spirit dwelling in them; the dominion of the whole body of sin is destroyed, and the several lusts thereof, are more and more weakned, and mortified; and they more and more quickened, and strengthned in all saving graces, to the practice of all true holyness, without which no man shall see the Lord.

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    Paragraph 13.1

    They who are united to Christ, effectually called, and regenerated, having a new Heart, and a new Spirit created in them, through the vertue of Christ’s Death and Resurrection; are also farther sanctified, really and personally, through the same vertue, by his Word and Spirit dwelling in them; the dominion of the whole body of Sin is destroyed, and the several Lusts thereof, are more and more weakned, and mortified; and they more and more quickned, and strengthened, in all saving Graces, to the practice of all true Holiness, without which no Man shall see the Lord.

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