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    Philadelphia Confession of Faith (1742), Elders and brethren of the Particular Baptist churches in London and the country and Philadelphia Baptist Association · PDF

    Paragraph 1.9

    Chapter 1: Of the Holy Scriptures

    The infallible Rule of Interpretation of Scripture is the Scripture itself: And therefore when there is a question about the true and full sense of any Scripture, (which is not manifold but one) it must be searched by other Places, that speak more clearly.a

    1. a. 2 Peter 1:20–21; Acts 15:15–16

      2 Peter 1:20–21

      1:20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 1:21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

      1:20 Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one's own interpretation. 1:21 For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

      Acts 15:15–16

      15:15 And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written, 15:16 After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up:

      15:15 The words of the prophets agree with this, as it is written: 15:16 'After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it,

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    Changes from Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), Paragraph 1.9

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    Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), Paragraph 1.9

    The infallible Rule of Interpretation of Scripture is the Scripture itself: And therefore when there is a question about the true and full sense of any Scripture, (which is not manifold but one) it must be searched by other Places, that speak more clearly.

    Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), Paragraph 1.9

    The infallible Rule of Interpretation of Scripture is the Scripture itself: And therefore when there is a question about the true and full sence of any Scripture, (which is not manifold but one) it must be searched by other Places, that speak more clearly.

    Philadelphia Confession of Faith (1742), Paragraph 1.9

    The infallible Rule of Interpretation of Scripture is the Scripture itself: And therefore when there is a question about the true and full sense of any Scripture, (which is not manifold but one) it must be searched by other Places, that speak more clearly.