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

Paragraph 19.6

Chapter 19: Of the Law of God

Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned, yet it is of great Use to them, as well as to others, in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them to walk accordingly;^a discovering also the sinful Pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of, humiliation for, and hatred against Sin; together with a clearer Sight of the Need they have of Christ, and the Perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of Use to the Regenerate, to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatnings of it serve to shew what even their Sins deserve, and what Afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although freed from the Curse and unallayed Rigour thereof. These Promises of it likewise shew them God’s Approbation of Obedience, and what Blessings they may expect upon the Performance thereof, though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as Man’s doing Good, and refraining from Evil, because the Law incourageth to the one, and deterreth from the other, is no Evidence of his being^b under the Law, and not under Grace.^c

a. Romans 6:14; Galatians 2:16; Romans 8:1; 10:4
Romans 6:14
^6:14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
^6:14 For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.
Galatians 2:16
^2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
^2:16 know that a man is not justified by works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have believed in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified.
Romans 8:1
^8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
^8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Romans 10:4
^10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
^10:4 For Christ is the end of the law, to bring righteousness to everyone who believes.
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b. Romans 3:20; 7:7
Romans 3:20
^3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
^3:20 Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin.
Romans 7:7
^7:7 What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet.
^7:7 What then shall we say? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed, I would not have been mindful of sin if not for the law. For I would not have been aware of coveting if the law had not said, "Do not covet."
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c. Romans 6:12–14; 1 Peter 3:8–13
Romans 6:12–14
^6:12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. ^6:13 Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God. ^6:14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
^6:12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its desires. ^6:13 Do not present the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and present the parts of your body to Him as instruments of righteousness. ^6:14 For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.
1 Peter 3:8–13
^3:8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: ^3:9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. ^3:10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: ^3:11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. ^3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. ^3:13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
^3:8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. ^3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. ^3:10 For, "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. ^3:11 He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. ^3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil." ^3:13 Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?
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Changes from Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), Paragraph 19.6

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Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), Paragraph 19.6

Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned, yet it is of great Use to them, as well as to others, in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinful Pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of, humiliation for, and hatred against Sin; together with a clearer Sight of the Need they have of Christ, and the Perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of Use to the Regenerate, to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatnings of it serve to shew what even their Sins deserve, and what Afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although freed from the Curse and unallayed Rigour thereof. These Promises of it likewise shew them God’s Approbation of Obedience, and what Blessings they may expect upon the Performance thereof, though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as Man’s doing Good, and refraining from Evil, because the Law incourageth to the one, and deterreth from the other, is no Evidence of his being under the Law, and not under Grace.

Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), Paragraph 19.6

Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned, yet it is of great Use to them, as well as to others, in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinful Pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of, humiliation for, and hatred against Sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ, and the perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of use to the Regenerate, to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatnings of it serve to shew what even their Sins deserve, and what Afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although freed from the Curse and unallyed Rigor thereof. These Promises of it likewise shew them God’s approbation of Obedience, and what Blessings they may expect upon the Performance thereof, though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as Man’s doing Good, and refraining from Evil, because the Law incourageth to the one, and deterreth from the other, is no Evidence of his being under the Law, and not under Grace.

Philadelphia Confession of Faith (1742), Paragraph 19.6

Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works, to be thereby justified or condemned, yet it is of great Use to them, as well as to others, in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinful Pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of, humiliation for, and hatred against Sin; together with a clearer Sight of the Need they have of Christ, and the Perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of Use to the Regenerate, to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatnings of it serve to shew what even their Sins deserve, and what Afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although freed from the Curse and unallayed Rigour thereof. These Promises of it likewise shew them God’s Approbation of Obedience, and what Blessings they may expect upon the Performance thereof, though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as Man’s doing Good, and refraining from Evil, because the Law incourageth to the one, and deterreth from the other, is no Evidence of his being under the Law, and not under Grace.