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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

    Paragraph 14.2

    Chapter 14: Of Saving Faith

    By this Faith, a Christian believeth to be true, whatsoever is revealed in the Word, for the Authority of God himself; and also apprehendeth an excellency therein,a above all other Writings; and all things in the world: as it bears forth the Glory of God in his Attributes, the excellency of Christ in his Nature and Offices; and the Power and Fullness of the Holy Spirit in his Workings, and Operations; and so is enabled tob cast his Soul upon the truth thus beleived; and also acteth differently, upon that which each particular, passage thereof containeth; yeilding obedience to thec commands, trembling at thed threatnings, and embracing thee promises of God, for this life, and that which is to come: But the principal acts of Saving Faith, have immediate relation to Christ, accepting, receiving, and resting uponf him alone, for Justification, Sanctification, and Eternal Life, by vertue of the Covenant of Grace.g

    1. a. Acts 24:14

      Acts 24:14

      24:14 But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:

      24:14 I do confess to you, however, that I worship the God of our fathers according to the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets,

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    2. b. Psalm 19:7–10; 119:72

      Psalm 19:7–10

      19:7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. 19:8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. 19:9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. 19:10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

      19:7 The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. 19:8 The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. 19:9 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. 19:10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.

      Psalm 119:72

      119:72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.

      119:72 The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

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    3. c. 2 Timothy 1:12

      2 Timothy 1:12

      1:12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.

      1:12 For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.

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    4. d. John 15:14

      John 15:14

      15:14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.

      15:14 You are My friends if you do what I command you.

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    5. e. Isaiah 66:2

      Isaiah 66:2

      66:2 For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the Lord: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.

      66:2 Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being," declares the LORD. "This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.

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    6. f. Hebrews 11:13

      Hebrews 11:13

      11:13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

      11:13 All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.

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    7. g. John 1:12; Acts 16:31; Galatians 2:20; Acts 15:11

      John 1:12

      1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

      1:12 But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God-

      Acts 16:31

      16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

      16:31 They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household."

      Galatians 2:20

      2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

      2:20 I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.

      Acts 15:11

      15:11 But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.

      15:11 On the contrary, we believe it is through the grace of the Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are."

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    From Westminster Confession of Faith (1646) to Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) (1677)

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    Westminster Confession of Faith (1646), Paragraph 14.2 → Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) (1677), Paragraph 14.2

    By this Faith, a Christian believeth to be true, whatsoever is revealed in the Word, for the Authority of God himself; speaking therein; and also apprehendeth an excellency therein, above all other Writings; and all things in the world: as it bears forth the Glory of God in his Attributes, the excellency of Christ in his Nature and Offices; and the Power and Fullness of the Holy Spirit in his Workings, and Operations; and so is enabled to cast his Soul upon the truth thus beleived; and also acteth differently, upon that which each particular, passage thereof containeth; yeilding obedience to the commands, trembling at the threatnings, and embracing the promises of God, for this life, and that which is to come: But the principal acts of Saving Faith, are, have immediate relation to Christ, accepting, receiving, and resting upon Christ him alone, for Justification, Sanctification, and Eternal Life, by vertue of the Covenant of Grace.

    Westminster Confession of Faith (1646), Paragraph 14.2

    By this Faith, a Christian beleeveth to be true, whatsoever is revealed in the Word, for the authority of God himself speaking therein; and, acteth differently upon that which each particular passage thereof containeth; yeelding obedience to the Commands, trembling at the threatnings, and imbracing the Promises of God for this life, and that which is to come. But the principall Acts of saving faith, are, Accepting, Receiving, and Resting upon Christ alone for Justification, Sanctification, and Eternall life, by vertue of the Covenant of Grace.

    Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658), Paragraph 14.2

    By this Faith a Christian believeth to be true whatsoever is revealed in the Word, for the Authority of God himself speaking therein, and acteth differently upon that which each particular passage thereof containeth, yielding obedience to the commands, trembling at the threatnings, and embracing the promises of God for this life, and that which is to come. But the principal acts of saving Faith are, accepting, receiving, and resting upon Christ alone, for justification, sanctification, and eternal life, by vertue of the covenant of Grace.

    Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) (1677), Paragraph 14.2

    By this Faith, a Christian believeth to be true, whatsoever is revealed in the Word, for the Authority of God himself; and also apprehendeth an excellency therein, above all other Writings; and all things in the world: as it bears forth the Glory of God in his Attributes, the excellency of Christ in his Nature and Offices; and the Power and Fullness of the Holy Spirit in his Workings, and Operations; and so is enabled to cast his Soul upon the truth thus beleived; and also acteth differently, upon that which each particular, passage thereof containeth; yeilding obedience to the commands, trembling at the threatnings, and embracing the promises of God, for this life, and that which is to come: But the principal acts of Saving Faith, have immediate relation to Christ, accepting, receiving, and resting upon him alone, for Justification, Sanctification, and Eternal Life, by vertue of the Covenant of Grace.

    Westminster Confession of Faith (1646), Paragraph 14.2 → Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) (1677), Paragraph 14.2

    By this Faith, a Christian believeth to be true, whatsoever is revealed in the Word, for the Authority of God himself; speaking therein; and also apprehendeth an excellency therein, above all other Writings; and all things in the world: as it bears forth the Glory of God in his Attributes, the excellency of Christ in his Nature and Offices; and the Power and Fullness of the Holy Spirit in his Workings, and Operations; and so is enabled to cast his Soul upon the truth thus beleived; and also acteth differently, upon that which each particular, passage thereof containeth; yeilding obedience to the commands, trembling at the threatnings, and embracing the promises of God, for this life, and that which is to come: But the principal acts of Saving Faith, are, have immediate relation to Christ, accepting, receiving, and resting upon Christ him alone, for Justification, Sanctification, and Eternal Life, by vertue of the Covenant of Grace.

    Westminster Confession of Faith (1646), Paragraph 14.2

    By this Faith, a Christian believes to be true, whatsoever is revealed in the Word, for the authority of God himself speaking therein; and, acts differently upon that which each particular passage thereof contains; yielding obedience to the Commands, trembling at the threatenings, and embracing the Promises of God for this life, and that which is to come. But the principal Acts of saving faith, are, Accepting, Receiving, and Resting upon Christ alone for Justification, Sanctification, and Eternal life, by virtue of the Covenant of Grace.

    Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658), Paragraph 14.2

    By this Faith a Christian believes to be true whatsoever is revealed in the Word, for the Authority of God himself speaking therein, and acts differently upon that which each particular passage thereof contains, yielding obedience to the commands, trembling at the threatenings, and embracing the promises of God for this life, and that which is to come. But the principal acts of saving Faith are, accepting, receiving, and resting upon Christ alone, for justification, sanctification, and eternal life, by virtue of the covenant of Grace.

    Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) (1677), Paragraph 14.2

    By this Faith, a Christian believeth to be true, whatsoever is revealed in the Word, for the Authority of God himself; and also apprehendeth an excellency therein, above all other Writings; and all things in the world: as it bears forth the Glory of God in his Attributes, the excellency of Christ in his Nature and Offices; and the Power and Fullness of the Holy Spirit in his Workings, and Operations; and so is enabled to cast his Soul upon the truth thus beleived; and also acteth differently, upon that which each particular, passage thereof containeth; yeilding obedience to the commands, trembling at the threatnings, and embracing the promises of God, for this life, and that which is to come: But the principal acts of Saving Faith, have immediate relation to Christ, accepting, receiving, and resting upon him alone, for Justification, Sanctification, and Eternal Life, by vertue of the Covenant of Grace.

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    Paragraph 14.2

    By this Faith, a Christian believeth to be true, whatsoever is revealed in the Word, for the Authority of God himself, and also apprehendeth an Excellency therein, above all other Writings; and all things in the World: As it bears forth the Glory of God in his Attributes, the Excellency of Christ in his Nature and Offices, and the Power and Fulness of the Holy Spirit in his Workings and Operations; and so is enabled to cast his Soul upon the truth thus believed; and also acteth differently upon that which each particular Passage thereof containeth; yielding Obedience to the Commands, trembling at the threatnings, and embracing the Promises of God, for this Life, and that which is to come: But the principal Acts of Saving Faith, hath immediate relation to Christ, accepting, receiving, and resting upon him alone, for Justification, Sanctification, and Eternal Life, by vertue of the Covenant of Grace.

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