New Hampshire Confession of Faith (1833)

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This Declaration was prepared by a Committee, appointed for the purpose, by the New Hampshire Baptist Convention; and after suitable revision was unanimously received and approved by the Board, and by them recommended to the churches.

The occasion of its preparation was this. It was ascertained by the Convention that many churches were in want of copies of their Declaration of Faith for the use of their members, and were about to print new editions. It was thought therefore that if one were issued under the sanction of the Convention, it might be executed on a better plan, furnished at a lower price, and be blessed by the Great Head of the Church to promote still more that delightful harmony of sentiment and ardent brotherly love, which now exist in so eminent a degree among our churches.

Great care has been taken in this little work to unite brevity with fulness, precision with perspicuity, and holy impression with solid scriptural instruction. After all, the best summary of divine truth will be imperfect. What reservoir can contain the fountain?

The plan here pursued is, to give not only copious references to scripture, to show from what passages the doctrine in the Declaration is drawn; but also to print one or more quotations in full, under each distinct branch of the doctrine; that no reader under any circumstances may fail to see the divine authority on which alone our faith should rest.

It is now affectionately commended to the use of the churches whose faith it unfolds, with the devout wish that its truths may be written by the Spirit of the living God on the fleshly tables of the heart, in characters so full of the beauty of holiness, as to be known and read of all men.

January 20, 1833.

Chapter 1: Of the Scriptures

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We believe the Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired, and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction;^a that it has God for its author, salvation for its end,^b and truth without any mixture of error for its matter;^c that it reveals the principles by which God will judge us;^d and therefore is, and shall remain to the end of the world, the true centre of christian union,^e and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds and opinions should be tried.^f

a. 2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:21; 2 Samuel 23:2; Acts 1:16; 3:21; John 10:35; Luke 16:29–31; Psalm 119:111; Romans 3:1–2
2 Timothy 3:16–17
2 Peter 1:21
2 Samuel 23:2
Acts 1:16
Acts 3:21
John 10:35
Luke 16:29–31
Psalm 119:111
Romans 3:1–2
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b. 2 Timothy 3:15; 1 Peter 1:10–12; Acts 11:14; Romans 1:16; Mark 16:16; John 5:34–39
2 Timothy 3:15
1 Peter 1:10–12
Acts 11:14
Romans 1:16
Mark 16:16
John 5:34–39
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c. Proverbs 30:5–6; John 17:17; Revelation 22:18–19; Romans 3:4
Proverbs 30:5–6
John 17:17
Revelation 22:18–19
Romans 3:4
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d. Romans 2:12; John 12:47–48; 1 Corinthians 4:3–4; Luke 10:10–16; 12:47–48
Romans 2:12
John 12:47–48
1 Corinthians 4:3–4
Luke 10:10–16
Luke 12:47–48
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e. Philippians 3:16; Ephesians 4:3–6; Philippians 2:1–2; 1 Corinthians 1:10; 1 Peter 4:11
Philippians 3:16
Ephesians 4:3–6
Philippians 2:1–2
1 Corinthians 1:10
1 Peter 4:11
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f. 1 John 4:1; Isaiah 8:20; 1 Thessalonians 5:21; 2 Corinthians 13:5; Acts 17:11; 1 John 4:6; Jude 3; Ephesians 6:17; Psalm 119:59–60; Philippians 1:9–11
1 John 4:1
Isaiah 8:20
1 Thessalonians 5:21
2 Corinthians 13:5
Acts 17:11
1 John 4:6
Jude 1:3
Ephesians 6:17
Psalm 119:59–60
Philippians 1:9–11
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Chapter 2: Of the True God

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That there is one, and only one, true and living God, whose name is JEHOVAH, the Maker and Supreme Ruler of Heaven and Earth;^a inexpressibly glorious in holiness;^b worthy of all possible honor, confidence and love;^c revealed under the personal and relative distinctions of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost;^d equal in every divine perfection,^e and executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption.^f

a. Psalm 83:18; Hebrews 3:4; Romans 1:20; Jeremiah 10:10
Psalm 83:18
Hebrews 3:4
Romans 1:20
Jeremiah 10:10
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b. Exodus 15:11; Isaiah 6:3; 1 Peter 1:15–16; Revelation 4:6–8
Exodus 15:11
Isaiah 6:3
1 Peter 1:15–16
Revelation 4:6–8
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c. Mark 12:30; Revelation 4:11; Matthew 10:37; Jeremiah 2:12–13
Mark 12:30
Revelation 4:11
Matthew 10:37
Jeremiah 2:12–13
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d. Matthew 28:19; John 15:26; 1 Corinthians 12:4–6; 1 John 5:7
Matthew 28:19
John 15:26
1 Corinthians 12:4–6
1 John 5:7
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e. John 10:30; 5:17; 14:23; Acts 5:3–4; 1 Corinthians 3:10–11
John 10:30
John 5:17
John 14:23
Acts 5:3–4
1 Corinthians 3:10–11
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f. Ephesians 2:18; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Revelation 1:4–5
Ephesians 2:18
2 Corinthians 13:14
Revelation 1:4–5
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Chapter 3: Of the Fall of Man

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That man was created in a state of holiness, under the law of his Maker;^a but by voluntary transgression fell from that holy and happy state;^b in consequence of which all mankind are now sinners,^c not by constraint but choice;^d being by nature utterly void of that holiness required by the law of God, wholly given to the gratification of the world, of Satan, and of their own sinful passions, and therefore under just condemnation to eternal ruin,^e without defence, or excuse.^f

a. Genesis 1:27; 1:31; Ecclesiastes 7:29; Acts 17:20; Genesis 2:16
Genesis 1:27
Genesis 1:31
Ecclesiastes 7:29
Acts 17:20
Genesis 2:16
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b. Genesis 3:6–24; Romans 5:12
Genesis 3:6–24
Romans 5:12
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c. Romans 5:19; John 3:6; Psalm 51:5; Romans 5:15–19; 8:7
Romans 5:19
John 3:6
Psalm 51:5
Romans 5:15–19
Romans 8:7
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d. Isaiah 53:6; Genesis 6:12; Romans 3:9–18
Isaiah 53:6
Genesis 6:12
Romans 3:9–18
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e. Ephesians 2:1–3; Romans 1:18; 1:32; Galatians 3:10; Matthew 25:41; Revelation 20:15
Ephesians 2:1–3
Romans 1:18
Romans 1:32
Galatians 3:10
Matthew 25:41
Revelation 20:15
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f. Ezekiel 18:19–20; Romans 1:20; 3:19; Galatians 3:22
Ezekiel 18:19–20
Romans 1:20
Romans 3:19
Galatians 3:22
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Chapter 4: Of the Way of Salvation

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That the salvation of sinners is wholly of grace;^a through the Mediatorial Offices of the Son of God,^b who took upon him our nature yet without sin;^c honoured the law by his personal obedience,^d and made atonement for our sins by his death;^e being risen from the dead he is now enthroned in heaven;^f and uniting in his wonderful person the tenderest sympathies with divine perfections, is every way qualified to be a suitable, a compassionate, and an all-sufficient Saviour.^g

a. Ephesians 2:5; Matthew 18:11; 1 John 4:10; 1 Corinthians 3:5–7; Acts 15:11
Ephesians 2:5
Matthew 18:11
1 John 4:10
1 Corinthians 3:5–7
Acts 15:11
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b. John 3:16; 1:1–14; Hebrews 4:14; 12:24
John 3:16
John 1:1–14
Hebrews 4:14
Hebrews 12:24
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c. Philippians 2:6–7; Hebrews 2:9; 2:14; 2 Corinthians 8:9
Philippians 2:6–7
Hebrews 2:9
Hebrews 2:14
2 Corinthians 8:9
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d. Isaiah 42:21; Philippians 2:8; Galatians 4:4–5; Romans 3:21
Isaiah 42:21
Philippians 2:8
Galatians 4:4–5
Romans 3:21
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e. Isaiah 53:4; Matthew 20:28; Romans 4:25; 3:21–26; 1 John 4:10; 2:2; 1 Corinthians 15:1–3; Hebrews 9:13–15
Isaiah 53:4
Matthew 20:28
Romans 4:25
Romans 3:21–26
1 John 4:10
1 John 2:2
1 Corinthians 15:1–3
Hebrews 9:13–15
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f. Hebrews 1:8; 1:3; 8:3; Colossians 3:1–4
Hebrews 1:8
Hebrews 1:3
Hebrews 8:3
Colossians 3:1–4
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g. Hebrews 7:25; Colossians 2:9; Hebrews 2:18; 7:26; Psalm 89:19; 45
Hebrews 7:25
Colossians 2:9
Hebrews 2:18
Hebrews 7:26
Psalm 89:19
Psalm 45
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Chapter 5: Of Justification

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That the great Gospel blessing which Christ of his fulness,^a bestows on such as believe in Him is Justification;^b that Justification consists in the pardon of sin^c and the promise of eternal life, on principles of righteousness;^d that it is bestowed not in consideration of any works of righteousness which we have done,^e but solely through His own redemption and righteousness;^f that it brings us into a state of most blessed peace and favor with God, and secures every other blessing needful for time and eternity.^g

a. John 1:16; Ephesians 3:8
John 1:16
Ephesians 3:8
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b. Acts 13:39; Isaiah 53:11; Romans 8:1
Acts 13:39
Isaiah 53:11
Romans 8:1
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c. Romans 5:9; Zechariah 13:1; Matthew 9:6; Acts 10:43
Romans 5:9
Zechariah 13:1
Matthew 9:6
Acts 10:43
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d. Romans 5:17; Titus 3:5–6; 1 Peter 3:7; 1 John 2:25; Romans 5:21
Romans 5:17
Titus 3:5–6
1 Peter 3:7
1 John 2:25
Romans 5:21
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e. Romans 4:4–5; 5:21; 6:23; Philippians 3:7–9
Romans 4:4–5
Romans 5:21
Romans 6:23
Philippians 3:7–9
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f. Romans 5:19; 3:24–26; 1 John 2:12
Romans 5:19
Romans 3:24–26
1 John 2:12
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g. Romans 5:1–2; 5:3; 5:11; 1 Corinthians 1:30; Matthew 6:33; 1 Timothy 4:8
Romans 5:1–2
Romans 5:3
Romans 5:11
1 Corinthians 1:30
Matthew 6:33
1 Timothy 4:8
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Chapter 6: Of the Freeness of Salvation

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That the blessings of salvation are made free to all by the Gospel;^a that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by a cordial and obedient faith;^b and that nothing prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth, except his own voluntary refusal to submit to the Lord Jesus Christ;^c which refusal will subject him to an aggravated condemnation.^d

a. Revelation 22:17; Isaiah 55:1; Luke 14:17
Revelation 22:17
Isaiah 55:1
Luke 14:17
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b. Romans 16:26; Mark 1:15; Romans 1:15, 17
Romans 16:26
Mark 1:15
Romans 1:15; Romans 1:17
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c. John 5:40; Matthew 23:37; Romans 9:32; Proverbs 1:24; Acts 13:46
John 5:40
Matthew 23:37
Romans 9:32
Proverbs 1:24
Acts 13:46
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d. John 3:19; Matthew 11:20; Luke 19:27; 2 Thessalonians 1:8
John 3:19
Matthew 11:20
Luke 19:27
2 Thessalonians 1:8
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Chapter 7: Of Grace in Regeneration

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That in order to be saved, we must be regenerated or born again;^a that regeneration consists in giving a holy disposition to the mind;^b and is effected in a manner above our comprehension or calculation,^c by the power of the Holy Spirit, so as to secure our voluntary obedience to the Gospel;^d and that its proper evidence is found in the holy fruit which we bring forth to the glory of God.^e

a. John 3:3; 3:7; Revelation 21:27
John 3:3
John 3:7
Revelation 21:27
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b. 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ezekiel 36:26; Deuteronomy 30:6; Romans 2:28–29; 5:5; 1 John 4:7
2 Corinthians 5:17
Ezekiel 36:26
Deuteronomy 30:6
Romans 2:28–29
Romans 5:5
1 John 4:7
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c. John 3:8; 1:13; James 1:16–18; 1 Corinthians 1:30; Philippians 2:13
John 3:8
John 1:13
James 1:16–18
1 Corinthians 1:30
Philippians 2:13
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d. 1 Peter 1:22–25; 1 John 5:1; Ephesians 4:20–24; Colossians 3:9–11
1 Peter 1:22–25
1 John 5:1
Ephesians 4:20–24
Colossians 3:9–11
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e. Ephesians 5:9; Romans 8:9; Galatians 5:16–23; Ephesians 3:14–21
Ephesians 5:9
Romans 8:9
Galatians 5:16–23
Ephesians 3:14–21
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Chapter 8: Of God’s Purpose of Grace

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That Election is the gracious purpose of God, according to which he regenerates, sanctifies, and saves sinners;^a that being perfectly consistent with the free agency of man, it comprehends all the means in connexion with the end;^b that it is a most glorious display of God’s sovereign goodness, being infinitely wise, holy and unchangeable;^c that it utterly excludes boasting, and promotes humility, prayer, praise, trust in God, and active imitation of his free mercy;^d that it encourages the use of means in the highest degree;^e that it is ascertained by its effects in all who believe the gospel;^f is the foundation of christian assurance;^g and that to ascertain it with regard to ourselves, demands and deserves our utmost diligence.^h

a. 2 Timothy 1:8–9; Ephesians 1:3–14; 1 Peter 1:1–2; Romans 11:5–6; John 15:16; 1 John 4:19; Hosea 12:9
2 Timothy 1:8–9
Ephesians 1:3–14
1 Peter 1:1–2
Romans 11:5–6
John 15:16
1 John 4:19
Hosea 12:9
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b. 2 Thessalonians 2:13–14; Acts 13:48; John 10:16; Matthew 20:16; Acts 15:14
2 Thessalonians 2:13–14
Acts 13:48
John 10:16
Matthew 20:16
Acts 15:14
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c. Exodus 33:18–19; Matthew 20:15; Ephesians 1:11; Romans 9:23–24; Jeremiah 31:3; Romans 11:28–29; James 1:17–18; 2 Timothy 2:9; Romans 11:32–36
Exodus 33:18–19
Matthew 20:15
Ephesians 1:11
Romans 9:23–24
Jeremiah 31:3
Romans 11:28–29
James 1:17–18
2 Timothy 2:9
Romans 11:32–36
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d. 1 Corinthians 4:7; 1:26–31; Romans 3:27; 4:16; Colossians 3:12; 1 Corinthians 3:5–7; 15:10; 1 Peter 5:10; Acts 1:24; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Peter 2:9; Luke 18:7; John 15:16; Ephesians 1:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:12
1 Corinthians 4:7
1 Corinthians 1:26–31
Romans 3:27
Romans 4:16
Colossians 3:12
1 Corinthians 3:5–7
1 Corinthians 15:10
1 Peter 5:10
Acts 1:24
1 Thessalonians 2:13
1 Peter 2:9
Luke 18:7
John 15:16
Ephesians 1:16
1 Thessalonians 2:12
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e. 2 Timothy 2:10; 1 Corinthians 9:22; Romans 8:28–30; John 6:37–40; 2 Peter 1:10
2 Timothy 2:10
1 Corinthians 9:22
Romans 8:28–30
John 6:37–40
2 Peter 1:10
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f. 1 Thessalonians 1:4–10
1 Thessalonians 1:4–10
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g. Romans 8:28–39; Isaiah 42:16; Romans 11:29
Romans 8:28–39
Isaiah 42:16
Romans 11:29
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h. 2 Peter 1:10; Philippians 3:12; Hebrews 6:11
2 Peter 1:10
Philippians 3:12
Hebrews 6:11
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Chapter 9: Of the Perseverance of Saints

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That such only are real believers as endure unto the end;^a that their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them from superficial professors;^b that a special Providence watches over their welfare;^c and they are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation.^d

a. John 8:31; 1 John 2:27–28; 3:9; 5:18
John 8:31
1 John 2:27–28
1 John 3:9
1 John 5:18
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b. 1 John 2:19; John 13:18; Matthew 13:20–21; John 6:66–69
1 John 2:19
John 13:18
Matthew 13:20–21
John 6:66–69
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c. Romans 8:28; Matthew 6:30–33; Jeremiah 32:40; Psalm 121:3; 91:11–12
Romans 8:28
Matthew 6:30–33
Jeremiah 32:40
Psalm 121:3
Psalm 91:11–12
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d. Philippians 1:6; 2:12–13; Jude 24–25; Hebrews 1:14; 2 Kings 6:16; Hebrews 13:5; 1 John 4:4
Philippians 1:6
Philippians 2:12–13
Jude 1:24–25
Hebrews 1:14
2 Kings 6:16
Hebrews 13:5
1 John 4:4
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Chapter 10: Harmony of the Law and Gospel

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That the Law of God is the eternal and unchangeable rule of his moral government;^a that it is holy, just, and good;^b and that the inability which the scriptures ascribe to fallen men to fulfil its precepts, arises entirely from their love of sin;^c to deliver them from which, and to restore them through a Mediator to unfeigned obedience to the holy law, is one great end of the Gospel, and of the Means of Grace connected with the establishment of the visible church.^d

a. Romans 3:31; Matthew 5:17; Luke 16:17; Romans 3:20; 4:15
Romans 3:31
Matthew 5:17
Luke 16:17
Romans 3:20
Romans 4:15
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b. Romans 7:12; 7:7; 7:14; 7:22; Galatians 3:21; Psalm 119
Romans 7:12
Romans 7:7
Romans 7:14
Romans 7:22
Galatians 3:21
Psalm 119
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c. Romans 8:7–8; Joshua 24:19; Jeremiah 13:23; John 6:44; 5:44
Romans 8:7–8
Joshua 24:19
Jeremiah 13:23
John 6:44
John 5:44
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d. Romans 8:2–4; 10:4; 1 Timothy 1:5; Hebrews 8:10; Jude 20–21; Hebrews 12:14
Romans 8:2–4
Romans 10:4
1 Timothy 1:5
Hebrews 8:10
Jude 1:20–21
Hebrews 12:14
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Chapter 11: Of a Gospel Church

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That a visible church of Christ is a congregation of baptised believers,^a associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the Gospel;^b observing the ordinances of Christ;^c governed by his laws;^d^*1 and exercising the gifts, rights and privileges invested in them by his word;^e that its only proper officers are Bishops or Pastors, and Deacons,^f whose qualifications, claims, and duties are defined in the Epistles to Timothy and Titus.

a. 1 Corinthians 1:1–13; Matthew 18:17; Acts 5:11; 8:1; 11:26; 1 Corinthians 4:17; 14:23; 3 John 9; 1 Timothy 3:5
1 Corinthians 1:1–13
Matthew 18:17
Acts 5:11
Acts 8:1
Acts 11:26
1 Corinthians 4:17
1 Corinthians 14:23
3 John 1:9
1 Timothy 3:5
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b. Acts 2:41–42; 2 Corinthians 8:5; Acts 2:47; 1 Corinthians 5:12–13
Acts 2:41–42
2 Corinthians 8:5
Acts 2:47
1 Corinthians 5:12–13
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c. 1 Corinthians 11:2; 2 Thessalonians 3:6; Romans 16:17–20; 1 Corinthians 11:23; Matthew 18:15–20; 1 Corinthians 5; 6; 2 Corinthians 2; 7; 1 Corinthians 4:17
1 Corinthians 11:2
2 Thessalonians 3:6
Romans 16:17–20
1 Corinthians 11:23
Matthew 18:15–20
1 Corinthians 5
1 Corinthians 6
2 Corinthians 2
2 Corinthians 7
1 Corinthians 4:17
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d. Matthew 28:20; John 14:15; 15:12; 1 John 4:21; John 14:21; 1 Thessalonians 4:2; 2 John 6; Galatians 6:2
Matthew 28:20
John 14:15
John 15:12
1 John 4:21
John 14:21
1 Thessalonians 4:2
2 John 1:6
Galatians 6:2
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e. Ephesians 4:7; 1 Corinthians 14:12; Philippians 1:27; 1 Corinthians 12; 14
Ephesians 4:7
1 Corinthians 14:12
Philippians 1:27
1 Corinthians 12
1 Corinthians 14
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f. Philippians 1:1; Acts 14:23; 15:22; 1 Timothy 3; Titus 1
Philippians 1:1
Acts 14:23
Acts 15:22
1 Timothy 3
Titus 1
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*1 The printing ends these references “All the Epistles.”

Chapter 12: Of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper

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That Christian Baptism is the immersion of a believer in water,^a in the name of the Father, Son, and Spirit;^b to show forth in a solemn and beautiful emblem, our faith in a crucified, buried, and risen Saviour, with its purifying power;^c that it is pre-requisite to the privileges of a church relation; and to the Lord’s Supper,^d^*1 in which the members of the church by the use of bread and wine are to commemorate together the dying love of Christ;^e preceded always by solemn self-examination.^f

a. Acts 8:36–39; Matthew 3:5–6; John 3:22–23; 4:1–2; Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; 8:12; 16:32–34; 18:8
Acts 8:36–39
Matthew 3:5–6
John 3:22–23
John 4:1–2
Matthew 28:19
Mark 16:16
Acts 2:38
Acts 8:12
Acts 16:32–34
Acts 18:8
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b. Matthew 28:19; Acts 10:47–48; Galatians 3:27–28
Matthew 28:19
Acts 10:47–48
Galatians 3:27–28
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c. Romans 6:1–14; Colossians 2:12; 1 Peter 3:20–21; Acts 22:16
Romans 6:1–14
Colossians 2:12
1 Peter 3:20–21
Acts 22:16
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d. Acts 2:41–42; Matthew 28:19–20
Acts 2:41–42
Matthew 28:19–20
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e. 1 Corinthians 11:26; Matthew 26:26–29; Mark 14:22–25; Luke 22:14–21
1 Corinthians 11:26
Matthew 26:26–29
Mark 14:22–25
Luke 22:14–21
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f. 1 Corinthians 11:28; 5:7–8; 10:3–32; 11:17–32; John 6:26–71
1 Corinthians 11:28
1 Corinthians 5:7–8
1 Corinthians 10:3–32
1 Corinthians 11:17–32
John 6:26–71
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*1 The printing ends these references “Acts, and Epistles.”

Chapter 13: Of the Christian Sabbath

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That the first day of the week is the Lord’s Day, or Christian Sabbath;^a and is to be kept sacred to religious purposes,^b by abstaining from all secular labor and recreations;^c by the devout observance of all the means of grace, both private^d and public;^e and by preparation for that Rest which remaineth for the people of God.^f

a. Acts 20:7; Genesis 2:3; Colossians 2:16–17; Mark 2:27; John 20:19; 1 Corinthians 16:1–2
Acts 20:7
Genesis 2:3
Colossians 2:16–17
Mark 2:27
John 20:19
1 Corinthians 16:1–2
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b. Exodus 20:8; Revelation 1:10; Psalm 118:24
Exodus 20:8
Revelation 1:10
Psalm 118:24
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c. Isaiah 58:13–14; 56:2–8
Isaiah 58:13–14
Isaiah 56:2–8
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d. Psalm 118:15
Psalm 118:15
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e. Hebrews 10:24–25; Acts 11:26; 13:44; Leviticus 19:30; Ezekiel 46:3; Luke 4:16; Acts 17:2–3; Psalm 26:8; 87:2
Hebrews 10:24–25
Acts 11:26
Acts 13:44
Leviticus 19:30
Ezekiel 46:3
Luke 4:16
Acts 17:2–3
Psalm 26:8
Psalm 87:2
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f. Hebrews 4:3–11
Hebrews 4:3–11
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Chapter 14: Of Civil Government

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That civil government is of divine appointment, for the interests and good order of human society;^a and that magistrates are to be prayed for, conscientiously honored, and obeyed,^b except in things opposed to the will of our Lord Jesus Christ,^c who is the only Lord of the conscience, and the Prince of the kings of the earth.^d

a. Romans 13:1–7; Deuteronomy 16:18; 2 Samuel 23:3; Exodus 18:23; Jeremiah 30:21
Romans 13:1–7
Deuteronomy 16:18
2 Samuel 23:3
Exodus 18:23
Jeremiah 30:21
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b. Matthew 22:21; Titus 3:1; 1 Peter 2:13; 1 Timothy 2:1–8
Matthew 22:21
Titus 3:1
1 Peter 2:13
1 Timothy 2:1–8
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c. Acts 5:29; Matthew 10:28; Daniel 3:15–18; 6:7–10; Acts 4:18–20
Acts 5:29
Matthew 10:28
Daniel 3:15–18
Daniel 6:7–10
Acts 4:18–20
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d. Matthew 23:10; Romans 14:4; Revelation 19:16; Psalm 72:11; 2; Romans 14:9–13
Matthew 23:10
Romans 14:4
Revelation 19:16
Psalm 72:11
Psalm 2
Romans 14:9–13
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Chapter 15: Of the Righteous and the Wicked

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That there is a radical and essential difference between the righteous and the wicked;^a that such only as through faith are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and sanctified by the Spirit of our God, are truly righteous in his esteem;^b while all such as continue in impenitence and unbelief are in his sight wicked, and under the curse;^c and this distinction holds among men both in and after death.^d^*1

a. Malachi 3:18; Isaiah 5:20; Genesis 18:23; Jeremiah 15:19; Acts 10:34–35; Romans 6:16
Malachi 3:18
Isaiah 5:20
Genesis 18:23
Jeremiah 15:19
Acts 10:34–35
Romans 6:16
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b. Romans 1:17; 7:6; 1 John 2:29; 3:7; Romans 6:18, 22; 1 Corinthians 11:32; Proverbs 11:31; 1 Peter 4:17–18
Romans 1:17
Romans 7:6
1 John 2:29
1 John 3:7
Romans 6:18; Romans 6:22
1 Corinthians 11:32
Proverbs 11:31
1 Peter 4:17–18
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c. 1 John 5:19; Galatians 3:10; John 3:36; Isaiah 57:21; Psalm 10:4; Isaiah 55:6–7
1 John 5:19
Galatians 3:10
John 3:36
Isaiah 57:21
Psalm 10:4
Isaiah 55:6–7
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d. Proverbs 14:32; Luke 16:25; John 8:21–24; Proverbs 10:24; Luke 12:4–5; 9:23–26; John 12:25–26; Ecclesiastes 3:17; Matthew 7:13–14
Proverbs 14:32
Luke 16:25
John 8:21–24
Proverbs 10:24
Luke 12:4–5
Luke 9:23–26
John 12:25–26
Ecclesiastes 3:17
Matthew 7:13–14
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*1 The printing sets “See also the example of the rich man and Lazarus.” before Luke 16:25.

Chapter 16: Of the World to Come

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That the end of this world is approaching;^a that at the Last Day, Christ will descend from heaven,^b and raise the dead from the grave to final retribution;^c that a solemn separation will then take place;^d that the wicked will be adjudged to endless punishment, and the righteous to endless joy;^e and that this judgment will fix forever the final state of men in heaven or hell, on principles of righteousness.^f

a. 1 Peter 4:7; 1 Corinthians 7:29–31; Hebrews 1:10–12; Matthew 24:35; 1 John 2:17; Matthew 28:20; 13:39; 13:49; 2 Peter 3:3–13
1 Peter 4:7
1 Corinthians 7:29–31
Hebrews 1:10–12
Matthew 24:35
1 John 2:17
Matthew 28:20
Matthew 13:39
Matthew 13:49
2 Peter 3:3–13
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b. Acts 1:11; Revelation 1:7; Hebrews 9:28; Acts 3:21; 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18; 5:1–11
Acts 1:11
Revelation 1:7
Hebrews 9:28
Acts 3:21
1 Thessalonians 4:13–18
1 Thessalonians 5:1–11
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c. Acts 24:15; 1 Corinthians 15:12–58; Luke 14:14; Daniel 12:2; John 5:28–29; 6:40; 11:25–26; 2 Timothy 1:10; Acts 10:42
Acts 24:15
1 Corinthians 15:12–58
Luke 14:14
Daniel 12:2
John 5:28–29
John 6:40
John 11:25–26
2 Timothy 1:10
Acts 10:42
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d. Matthew 13:49; 13:37–43; 24:30–31; 25:27–33
Matthew 13:49
Matthew 13:37–43
Matthew 24:30–31
Matthew 25:27–33
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e. Matthew 25:35–41; Revelation 22:11; 1 Corinthians 6:9–10; Mark 9:43–48; 2 Peter 2:9–10; Jude 7; Philippians 3:19; Romans 6:22; 2 Corinthians 5:10–11; John 4:36; 2 Corinthians 4:18
Matthew 25:35–41
Revelation 22:11
1 Corinthians 6:9–10
Mark 9:43–48
2 Peter 2:9–10
Jude 1:7
Philippians 3:19
Romans 6:22
2 Corinthians 5:10–11
John 4:36
2 Corinthians 4:18
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f. Romans 3:5–6; 2 Thessalonians 1:6–12; Hebrews 6:1–2; 1 Corinthians 4:5; Acts 17:31; Romans 2:2–16; Revelation 20:11–12; 1 John 2:8; 4:17
Romans 3:5–6
2 Thessalonians 1:6–12
Hebrews 6:1–2
1 Corinthians 4:5
Acts 17:31
Romans 2:2–16
Revelation 20:11–12
1 John 2:8
1 John 4:17
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Conclusion

Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God?

2 Peter 3. 11, 12.

Source: The Convention’s stereotyped edition (Chase & Dunlap, stereotypers; its advertisement dated January 20, 1833), printed for the Baptist church in Concord, N.H., by Young & Worth, 1837 (Harvard University’s copy) (PDF)

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