This Faith although it be different in degrees, and may be weak, or strong; yet it is in the least degree of it, different in the kind, or nature of it (as is all other saving Grace) from the Faith,a and common grace of temporary beleivers; and therefore though it may be many times assailed, and weakned; yet it getsb the victory; growing up in many, to the attainment of a fullc assurance through Christ, who is both the Authord and finisher of our Faith.e
a. Hebrews 5:13–14; Matthew 6:30; Romans 4:19–20
Hebrews 5:13–14
5:13 For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. 5:14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
5:13 For everyone who lives on milk is still an infant, inexperienced in the message of righteousness. 5:14 But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.
Matthew 6:30
6:30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?
6:30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?
Romans 4:19–20
4:19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara’s womb: 4:20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
4:19 Without weakening in his faith, he acknowledged the decrepitness of his body (since he was about a hundred years old) and the lifelessness of Sarah's womb. 4:20 Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,
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b. 2 Peter 1:1
2 Peter 1:1
1:1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:
1:1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:
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c. Ephesians 6:16; 1 John 5:4–5
Ephesians 6:16
6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
6:16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
1 John 5:4–5
5:4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 5:5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?
5:4 because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith. 5:5 Who then overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.
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d. Hebrews 6:11–12; Colossians 2:2
Hebrews 6:11–12
6:11 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: 6:12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
6:11 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure. 6:12 Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
Colossians 2:2
2:2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
2:2 that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ,
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e. Hebrews 12:2
Hebrews 12:2
12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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From Westminster Confession of Faith (1646) to Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) (1677)
This Faith, is although it be different in degrees, and may be weak or strong, yet it is in the least degree of it different in the kinde or nature of it (as is all other saving grace) from the faith and common grace of temporary believers; and therefore, though it may be often and many waies times assailed and weakned, but yet it gets the victory, growing up in many to the attainment of a full assurance through Christ, who is both the author and finisher of our Faith.
This Faith is although it be different in degrees, and may be weak, or strong; yet it is in the least degree of it, different in the kind, or nature of it (as is all other saving Grace) from the Faith, and common grace of temporary beleivers; and therefore though it may be often and many waies times assailed, and weakned; but yet it gets the victory; growing up in many, to the attainment of a full assurance through Christ, who is both the Author and finisher of our Faith.
This Faith although it be different in degrees, and may be weak, or strong; yet it is in the least degree of it, different in the kind, or nature of it (as is all other saving Grace) from the Faith, and common grace of temporary beleivers; and therefore though it may be many times assailed, and weakned; yet it gets the victory; growing up in many, to the attainment of a full assurance through Christ, who is both the Author and finisher of our Faith.
This Faith is different in degrees, weak, or strong; may be often and many waies assailed, and weakned, but gets the victory; growing up in many to the attainment of a full assurance through Christ, who is both the Author and finisher of our faith.
This Faith is different in degrees, weak, or strong; may be often and many waies assailed, and weakned, but gets the victory; growing up in many to the attainment of a full assurance through Christ, who is both the Author and finisher of our faith.
This Faith, although it be different in degrees, and may be weak or strong, yet it is in the least degree of it different in the kinde or nature of it (as is all other saving grace) from the faith and common grace of temporary believers; and therefore, though it may be many times assailed and weakned, yet it gets the victory, growing up in many to the attainment of a full assurance through Christ, who is both the author and finisher of our Faith.
This Faith, although it be different in degrees, and may be weak or strong, yet it is in the least degree of it different in the kinde or nature of it (as is all other saving grace) from the faith and common grace of temporary believers; and therefore, though it may be many times assailed and weakned, yet it gets the victory, growing up in many to the attainment of a full assurance through Christ, who is both the author and finisher of our Faith.
Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) (1677), Paragraph 14.3
This Faith although it be different in degrees, and may be weak, or strong; yet it is in the least degree of it, different in the kind, or nature of it (as is all other saving Grace) from the Faith, and common grace of temporary beleivers; and therefore though it may be many times assailed, and weakned; yet it gets the victory; growing up in many, to the attainment of a full assurance through Christ, who is both the Author and finisher of our Faith.
This Faith although it be different in degrees, and may be weak, or strong; yet it is in the least degree of it, different in the kind, or nature of it (as is all other saving Grace) from the Faith, and common grace of temporary beleivers; and therefore though it may be many times assailed, and weakned; yet it gets the victory; growing up in many, to the attainment of a full assurance through Christ, who is both the Author and finisher of our Faith.
This Faith, is although it be different in degrees, and may be weak or strong, yet it is in the least degree of it different in the kind or nature of it (as is all other saving grace) from the faith and common grace of temporary believers; and therefore, though it may be often and many ways times assailed and weakened, but yet it gets the victory, growing up in many to the attainment of a full assurance through Christ, who is both the author and finisher of our Faith.
This Faith is although it be different in degrees, and may be weak, or strong; yet it is in the least degree of it, different in the kind, or nature of it (as is all other saving Grace) from the Faith, and common grace of temporary beleivers; and therefore though it may be often and many waies times assailed, and weakned; but yet it gets the victory; growing up in many, to the attainment of a full assurance through Christ, who is both the Author and finisher of our Faith.
This Faith although it be different in degrees, and may be weak, or strong; yet it is in the least degree of it, different in the kind, or nature of it (as is all other saving Grace) from the Faith, and common grace of temporary beleivers; and therefore though it may be many times assailed, and weakned; yet it gets the victory; growing up in many, to the attainment of a full assurance through Christ, who is both the Author and finisher of our Faith.
This Faith is different in degrees, weak, or strong; may be often and many ways assailed, and weakened, but gets the victory; growing up in many to the attainment of a full assurance through Christ, who is both the Author and finisher of our faith.
This Faith is different in degrees, weak, or strong; may be often and many waies assailed, and weakned, but gets the victory; growing up in many to the attainment of a full assurance through Christ, who is both the Author and finisher of our faith.
This Faith, although it be different in degrees, and may be weak or strong, yet it is in the least degree of it different in the kind or nature of it (as is all other saving grace) from the faith and common grace of temporary believers; and therefore, though it may be many times assailed and weakened, yet it gets the victory, growing up in many to the attainment of a full assurance through Christ, who is both the author and finisher of our Faith.
This Faith, although it be different in degrees, and may be weak or strong, yet it is in the least degree of it different in the kinde or nature of it (as is all other saving grace) from the faith and common grace of temporary believers; and therefore, though it may be many times assailed and weakned, yet it gets the victory, growing up in many to the attainment of a full assurance through Christ, who is both the author and finisher of our Faith.
Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) (1677), Paragraph 14.3
This Faith although it be different in degrees, and may be weak, or strong; yet it is in the least degree of it, different in the kind, or nature of it (as is all other saving Grace) from the Faith, and common grace of temporary beleivers; and therefore though it may be many times assailed, and weakned; yet it gets the victory; growing up in many, to the attainment of a full assurance through Christ, who is both the Author and finisher of our Faith.
This Faith although it be different in degrees, and may be weak, or strong; yet it is in the least degree of it, different in the kind, or nature of it (as is all other saving Grace) from the Faith, and common grace of temporary beleivers; and therefore though it may be many times assailed, and weakned; yet it gets the victory; growing up in many, to the attainment of a full assurance through Christ, who is both the Author and finisher of our Faith.
This Faith, although it be different in degrees, and may be weak, or strong, yet it is in the least degree of it, different in the kind, or nature of it (as is all other Saving Grace) from the Faith and common Grace of temporary believers; and therefore though it may be many times assailed, and weakned, yet it gets the Victory, growing up in many, to the attainment of a full assurance through Christ, who is both the Author and Finisher of our Faith.
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