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

Paragraph 26.5

Chapter 26: Of the Church

In the execution of this power wherewith he is so intrusted, the Lord Jesus calleth out of the World unto himself, through the Ministry of his word, by his Spirit, those that are given unto him by his Father; that they may walk before him in all the^a ways of obedience, which he prescribeth to them in his Word. Those thus called he commandeth to walk together in particular societies, or^b Churches, for their mutual edification; and the due performance of that publick worship, which he requireth of them in the World.^c

a. John 10:16; 12:32
John 10:16
^10:16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
^10:16 I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.
John 12:32
^12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
^12:32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw everyone to Myself."
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b. Matthew 28:20
Matthew 28:20
^28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
^28:20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
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c. Matthew 18:15–20
Matthew 18:15–20
^18:15 Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. ^18:16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. ^18:17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican. ^18:18 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. ^18:19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. ^18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
^18:15 If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. ^18:16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.' ^18:17 If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector. ^18:18 Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. ^18:19 Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven. ^18:20 For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them."
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Changes from Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658), Paragraph 33.2

Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658), Paragraph 33.2

In the execution of this power wherewith he is so intrusted, the Lord Jesus calleth out of the World unto ~~communion with~~ himself, through the Ministry of his word, by his Spirit, those that are given unto him by his Father; that they may walk before him in all the ways of obedience, which he prescribeth to them in his Word. Those thus called he commandeth to walk together in particular societies, or Churches, for their mutual edification; and the due performance of that publick worship, which he requireth of them in the World.

Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658), Paragraph 33.2

In the execution of this Power wherewith he is so entrusted, the Lord Jesus calleth out of the World unto communion with himself, those that are given unto him by his Father, that they may walk before him in all the ways of obedience, which he prescribeth to them in his Word.

Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) (1677), Paragraph 26.5

In the execution of this power wherewith he is so intrusted, the Lord Jesus calleth out of the World unto himself, through the Ministry of his word, by his Spirit, those that are given unto him by his Father; that they may walk before him in all the ways of obedience, which he prescribeth to them in his Word. Those thus called he commandeth to walk together in particular societies, or Churches, for their mutual edification; and the due performance of that publick worship, which he requireth of them in the World.

Changes in Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), Paragraph 26.5

No change, but in spelling and punctuation.

Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), Paragraph 26.5

In the execution of this Power wherewith he is so intrusted, the Lord Jesus calleth, out of the World unto himself, through the Ministry of his Word, by his Spirit, those that are given unto him, by his Father, that they may walk before him in all the ways of Obedience, which he prescribeth to them in his Word. Those thus called, he commandeth to walk together in particular Societies, or Churches, for their mutual Edification, and the due performance of that publick Worship, which he requireth of them in the World.

Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) (1677), Paragraph 26.5

In the execution of this power wherewith he is so intrusted, the Lord Jesus calleth out of the World unto himself, through the Ministry of his word, by his Spirit, those that are given unto him by his Father; that they may walk before him in all the ways of obedience, which he prescribeth to them in his Word. Those thus called he commandeth to walk together in particular societies, or Churches, for their mutual edification; and the due performance of that publick worship, which he requireth of them in the World.

Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), Paragraph 26.5

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Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658), which this paragraph revises

Paragraph 33.3

Those thus called (through the Ministry of the Word by his Spirit) he commandeth to walk together in particular Societies or Churches, for their mutual edification, and the due performance of that publique Worship, which he requireth of them in this world.