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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 12.1

    Chapter 12: Of Adoption

    All those that are justified, God vouchsafed in and for the Sake of his only Son Jesus Christ, to make Partakers of the Grace of Adoption; by which they are taken into the Number, and enjoy the Liberties anda Privileges of Children of God; have hisb Name put upon them,c receive the Spirit of Adoption,d have access to the Throne of Grace with boldness; are enabled to cry, Abba, Father; aree pitied,f protected,g provided for, andh chastned by him, as by a Father; yet neveri cast off, but sealedj to the Day of Redemption, and inherit the Promises,k as Heirs of Everlasting Salvation.l

    1. a. Ephesians 1:5; Galatians 4:4–5

      Ephesians 1:5

      1:5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

      1:5 He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will,

      Galatians 4:4–5

      4:4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, 4:5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.

      4:4 But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 4:5 to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons.

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    2. b. John 1:12; Romans 8:17

      John 1:12

      1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

      1:12 But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God-

      Romans 8:17

      8:17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

      8:17 And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ-if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.

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    3. c. 2 Corinthians 6:18; Revelation 3:12

      2 Corinthians 6:18

      6:18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

      6:18 And: "I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty."

      Revelation 3:12

      3:12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.

      3:12 The one who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of My God, and he will never again leave it. Upon him I will write the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God (the new Jerusalem that comes down out of heaven from My God), and My new name.

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    4. d. Romans 8:15

      Romans 8:15

      8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

      8:15 For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!"

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    5. e. Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 2:18

      Galatians 4:6

      4:6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

      4:6 And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, "Abba, Father!"

      Ephesians 2:18

      2:18 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.

      2:18 For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.

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    6. f. Psalm 103:13

      Psalm 103:13

      103:13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.

      103:13 As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.

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    7. g. Proverbs 14:26

      Proverbs 14:26

      14:26 In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

      14:26 He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

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    8. h. 1 Peter 5:7

      1 Peter 5:7

      5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

      5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

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    9. i. Hebrews 12:6

      Hebrews 12:6

      12:6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.

      12:6 For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives."

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    10. j. Isaiah 54:8–9; Lamentations 3:31

      Isaiah 54:8–9

      54:8 In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the Lord thy Redeemer. 54:9 For this is as the waters of Noah unto me: for as I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth; so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee, nor rebuke thee.

      54:8 In a surge of anger I hid My face from you for a moment, but with everlasting kindness I will have compassion on you," says the LORD your Redeemer. 54:9 "For to Me this is like the days of Noah, when I swore that the waters of Noah would never again cover the earth. So I have sworn that I will not be angry with you or rebuke you.

      Lamentations 3:31

      3:31 For the Lord will not cast off for ever:

      3:31 For the Lord will not cast us off forever.

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    11. k. Ephesians 4:30

      Ephesians 4:30

      4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

      4:30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

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    12. l. Hebrews 1:14; 6:12

      Hebrews 1:14

      1:14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

      1:14 Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

      Hebrews 6:12

      6:12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

      6:12 Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

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    Changes from Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), Paragraph 12.1

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    Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), Paragraph 12.1

    All those that are justified, God vouchsafed in and for the Sake of his only Son Jesus Christ, to make Partakers of the Grace of Adoption; by which they are taken into the Number, and enjoy the Liberties and Privileges of Children of God; have his Name put upon them, receive the Spirit of Adoption, have access to the Throne of Grace with boldness; are enabled to cry, Abba, Father; are pitied, protected, provided for, and chastned by him, as by a Father; yet never cast off, but sealed to the Day of Redemption, and inherit the Promises, as Heirs of Everlasting Salvation.

    Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), Paragraph 12.1

    All those that are justified, God vouchsafed in, and for the sake of his only Son Jesus Christ, to make partakers of the Grace of Adoption, by which they are taken into the Number, and enjoy the Liberties, and Privileges of Children of God; have his Name put upon them, receive the Spirit of Adoption, have access to the Throne of Grace with boldness; are enabled to cry, Abba, Father; are pitied, protected, provided for, and chastned by him, as by a Father; yet never cast off, but sealed to the Day of Redemption, and inherit the Promises, as Heirs of Everlasting Salvation.

    Philadelphia Confession of Faith (1742), Paragraph 12.1

    All those that are justified, God vouchsafed in and for the Sake of his only Son Jesus Christ, to make Partakers of the Grace of Adoption; by which they are taken into the Number, and enjoy the Liberties and Privileges of Children of God; have his Name put upon them, receive the Spirit of Adoption, have access to the Throne of Grace with boldness; are enabled to cry, Abba, Father; are pitied, protected, provided for, and chastned by him, as by a Father; yet never cast off, but sealed to the Day of Redemption, and inherit the Promises, as Heirs of Everlasting Salvation.