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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 8.8

    Chapter 8: Of Christ the Mediator

    To all those for whom Christ hath obtained eternal redemption, he doth certainly; and effectually apply, and communicate the same; making intercession for them, uniting them to himself by his spirit,a revealing unto them, in and by the word, the mystery of salvation; perswading them to believe, and obey;b governing their hearts by his word and spirit, andc overcoming all their enemies by his Almighty power, and wisdom; in such manner, and wayes as are most consonant to his wonderful, andd unsearchable dispensation; and all of free, and absolute Grace, without any condition foreseen in them, to procure it.e

    1. a. John 6:37; 10:15–16; 17:9; Romans 5:10

      John 6:37

      6:37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

      6:37 Everyone the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will never drive away.

      John 10:15–16

      10:15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. 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.

      10:15 just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep. 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 17:9

      17:9 I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.

      17:9 I ask on their behalf. I do not ask on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those You have given Me; for they are Yours.

      Romans 5:10

      5:10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.

      5:10 For if, when we were enemies of God, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life!

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    2. b. John 17:6; Ephesians 1:9; 1 John 5:20

      John 17:6

      17:6 I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word.

      17:6 I have revealed Your name to those You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours; You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word.

      Ephesians 1:9

      1:9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:

      1:9 And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ

      1 John 5:20

      5:20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

      5:20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true-in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.

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    3. c. Romans 8:9, 14

      Romans 8:9; Romans 8:14

      8:9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

      8:9 You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. 8:14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.

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    4. d. Psalm 110:1; 1 Corinthians 15:25–26

      Psalm 110:1

      110:1 The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

      110:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: "Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet."

      1 Corinthians 15:25–26

      15:25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. 15:26 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.

      15:25 For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet. 15:26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death.

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    5. e. John 3:8; Ephesians 1:8

      John 3:8

      3:8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.

      3:8 The wind blows where it wishes. You hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit."

      Ephesians 1:8

      1:8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;

      1:8 that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.

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    Westminster Confession of Faith (1646), Paragraph 8.8 → Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) (1677), Paragraph 8.8

    To all those for whom Christ hath purchased obtained eternal redemption, he doth certainly; and effectually apply, and communicate the same; making intercession for them, and uniting them to himself by his spirit, revealing unto them, in and by the word, the mysteries mystery of salvation; effectually perswading them by his Spirit, to believe, and obey; and governing their hearts by his word and spirit, and overcoming all their enemies by his Almighty power, and wisdom; in such manner, and wayes as are most consonant to his wonderful, and unsearchable dispensation; and all of free, and absolute Grace, without any condition foreseen in them, to procure it.

    Westminster Confession of Faith (1646), Paragraph 8.8

    To all those for whom Christ hath purchased Redemption, he doth certainly, and effectually apply, and communicate the same, making intercession for them, and revealing unto them, in, and by the Word, the mysteries of salvation, effectually perswading them by his Spirit, to beleeve, and obey, and governing their hearts by his Word and Spirit, overcoming all their enemies by his Almighty Power and Wisedome, in such manner, and wayes, as are most consonant to his wonderfull and unsearchable dispensation.

    Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658), Paragraph 8.8

    To all those for whom Christ hath purchased Redemption, he doth certainly and effectually apply and communicate the same, making intercession for them, and revealing unto them in and by the Word, the mysteries of salvation, effectually perswading them by his Spirit to believe and obey, and governing their hearts by his Word and Spirit, overcoming all their enemies by his almighty Power and Wisdom, and in such maner and ways as are most consonant to his wonderful and unsearchable dispensation.

    Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) (1677), Paragraph 8.8

    To all those for whom Christ hath obtained eternal redemption, he doth certainly; and effectually apply, and communicate the same; making intercession for them, uniting them to himself by his spirit, revealing unto them, in and by the word, the mystery of salvation; perswading them to believe, and obey; governing their hearts by his word and spirit, and overcoming all their enemies by his Almighty power, and wisdom; in such manner, and wayes as are most consonant to his wonderful, and unsearchable dispensation; and all of free, and absolute Grace, without any condition foreseen in them, to procure it.

    Westminster Confession of Faith (1646), Paragraph 8.8 → Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) (1677), Paragraph 8.8

    To all those for whom Christ hath purchased obtained eternal redemption, he doth certainly; and effectually apply, and communicate the same; making intercession for them, and uniting them to himself by his spirit, revealing unto them, in and by the word, the mysteries mystery of salvation; effectually perswading them by his Spirit, to believe, and obey; and governing their hearts by his word and spirit, and overcoming all their enemies by his Almighty power, and wisdom; in such manner, and wayes as are most consonant to his wonderful, and unsearchable dispensation; and all of free, and absolute Grace, without any condition foreseen in them, to procure it.

    Westminster Confession of Faith (1646), Paragraph 8.8

    To all those for whom Christ has purchased Redemption, he does certainly, and effectually apply, and communicate the same, making intercession for them, and revealing unto them, in, and by the Word, the mysteries of salvation, effectually persuading them by his Spirit, to believe, and obey, and governing their hearts by his Word and Spirit, overcoming all their enemies by his Almighty Power and Wisdom, in such manner, and ways, as are most consonant to his wonderful and unsearchable dispensation.

    Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658), Paragraph 8.8

    To all those for whom Christ has purchased Redemption, he does certainly and effectually apply and communicate the same, making intercession for them, and revealing unto them in and by the Word, the mysteries of salvation, effectually persuading them by his Spirit to believe and obey, and governing their hearts by his Word and Spirit, overcoming all their enemies by his almighty Power and Wisdom, and in such manner and ways as are most consonant to his wonderful and unsearchable dispensation.

    Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) (1677), Paragraph 8.8

    To all those for whom Christ hath obtained eternal redemption, he doth certainly; and effectually apply, and communicate the same; making intercession for them, uniting them to himself by his spirit, revealing unto them, in and by the word, the mystery of salvation; perswading them to believe, and obey; governing their hearts by his word and spirit, and overcoming all their enemies by his Almighty power, and wisdom; in such manner, and wayes as are most consonant to his wonderful, and unsearchable dispensation; and all of free, and absolute Grace, without any condition foreseen in them, to procure it.

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    Paragraph 8.8

    To all those for whom Christ hath obtained Eternal Redemption, he doth certainly, and effectually apply, and communicate the same; making Intercession for them; uniting them to himself by his Spirit; revealing unto them, in and by the Word, the Mystery of Salvation; perswading them to believe, and obey; governing their Hearts by his Word and Spirit, and overcoming all their Enemies by his Almighty Power, and Wisdom; in such manner, and ways, as are most consonant to his wonderful, and unsearchable dispensation; and all of free and absolute Grace, without any Condition foreseen in them, to procure it.

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