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

Paragraph 27.5

Chapter 27: Of the Church

In the Execution of this Power wherewith he is so intrusted, the Lord Jesus calleth, out of the World unto himself, through the Ministry of his Word, by his Spirit, those that are given unto him, by his Father, that they may walk before him in all the^a ways of Obedience, which he prescribeth to them in his Word. Those thus called, he commandeth to walk together in particular Societies, or^b Churches, for their mutual Edification and the due Performance of that publick Worship, which he requireth of them in the World.^c

a. John 10:16; 12:32
John 10:16
^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.
^10:16 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 12:32
^12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
^12:32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw everyone to Myself."
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b. Matthew 28:20
Matthew 28:20
^28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
^28:20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
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c. Matthew 18:15, 20
Matthew 18:15; Matthew 18:20
^18:15 Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. ^18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
^18:15 If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. ^18:20 For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them."
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Changes from Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), Paragraph 26.5

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Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), Paragraph 26.5

In the Execution of this Power wherewith he is so intrusted, the Lord Jesus calleth, out of the World unto himself, through the Ministry of his Word, by his Spirit, those that are given unto him, by his Father, that they may walk before him in all the ways of Obedience, which he prescribeth to them in his Word. Those thus called, he commandeth to walk together in particular Societies, or Churches, for their mutual Edification and the due Performance of that publick Worship, which he requireth of them in the World.

Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), Paragraph 26.5

In the execution of this Power wherewith he is so intrusted, the Lord Jesus calleth, out of the World unto himself, through the Ministry of his Word, by his Spirit, those that are given unto him, by his Father, that they may walk before him in all the ways of Obedience, which he prescribeth to them in his Word. Those thus called, he commandeth to walk together in particular Societies, or Churches, for their mutual Edification, and the due performance of that publick Worship, which he requireth of them in the World.

Philadelphia Confession of Faith (1742), Paragraph 27.5

In the Execution of this Power wherewith he is so intrusted, the Lord Jesus calleth, out of the World unto himself, through the Ministry of his Word, by his Spirit, those that are given unto him, by his Father, that they may walk before him in all the ways of Obedience, which he prescribeth to them in his Word. Those thus called, he commandeth to walk together in particular Societies, or Churches, for their mutual Edification and the due Performance of that publick Worship, which he requireth of them in the World.