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

Paragraph 28.2

Chapter 28: Of the Communion of Saints

Saints by Profession, are bound to maintain an holy Fellowship and Communion in the Worship of God, and in Performing such other Spiritual Services, as tend to their mutual Edification; as also in relieving each other in^a outward Things, according to their several Abilities, and Necessities; which Communion, according to the Rule of the Gospel, tho’ especially to be exercised by them, in the Relations wherein they stand, whether in^b Families, or^c Churches, yet as God offereth Opportunity, is to be extended to all the Houshold of Faith, even all those who in every Place call upon the Name of the Lord Jesus; nevertheless their Communion one with another as Saints, doth not take away, or^d infringe the Title or Property which each Man hath in his Goods and Possessions.^e

a. Hebrews 10:24–25; 3:12–13
Hebrews 10:24–25
^10:24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: ^10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
^10:24 And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. ^10:25 Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Hebrews 3:12–13
^3:12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. ^3:13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
^3:12 See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God. ^3:13 But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness.
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b. Acts 11:29–30
Acts 11:29–30
^11:29 Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judæa: ^11:30 Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
^11:29 So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. ^11:30 This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.
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c. Ephesians 6:4
Ephesians 6:4
^6:4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
^6:4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
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d. 1 Corinthians 12:14, 27
1 Corinthians 12:14; 1 Corinthians 12:27
^12:14 For the body is not one member, but many. ^12:27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.
^12:14 For the body does not consist of one part, but of many. ^12:27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each of you is a member of it.
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e. Acts 5:4; Ephesians 4:28
Acts 5:4
^5:4 Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.
^5:4 Did it not belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? How could you conceive such a deed in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God!"
Ephesians 4:28
^4:28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
^4:28 He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.
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Changes from Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), Paragraph 27.2

Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), Paragraph 27.2

Saints by Profession, are bound to maintain an holy Fellowship and Communion in the Worship of God, and in Performing such other Spiritual Services, as tend to their mutual Edification; as also in relieving each other in outward Things, according to their several Abilities, and Necessities; which Communion, according to the Rule of the Gospel, tho’ especially to be exercised by them, in the Relations wherein they stand, whether in Families, or Churches, yet as God offereth Opportunity, is to be extended to all the ~~Household~~ Houshold of Faith, even all those who in every Place call upon the Name of the Lord Jesus; nevertheless their Communion one with another as Saints, do doth not take away, or infringe the Title or Property which each Man hath in his Goods and Possessions.

Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), Paragraph 27.2

Saints by Profession, are bound to maintain an holy Fellowship and Communion in the Worship of God, and in performing such other Spiritual Services, as tend to their mutual Edification; as also in relieving each other in outward things, according to their several Abilities, and Necessities; which Communion, according to the Rule of the Gospel, though especially to be exercised by them, in the Relations wherein they stand, whether in Families, or Churches, yet as God offereth opportunity, is to be extended to all the Household of Faith, even all those who in every place call upon the Name of the Lord Jesus; nevertheless their Communion one with another as Saints, do not take away, or infringe the Title or Property which each Man hath in his Goods and Possessions.

Philadelphia Confession of Faith (1742), Paragraph 28.2

Saints by Profession, are bound to maintain an holy Fellowship and Communion in the Worship of God, and in Performing such other Spiritual Services, as tend to their mutual Edification; as also in relieving each other in outward Things, according to their several Abilities, and Necessities; which Communion, according to the Rule of the Gospel, tho’ especially to be exercised by them, in the Relations wherein they stand, whether in Families, or Churches, yet as God offereth Opportunity, is to be extended to all the Houshold of Faith, even all those who in every Place call upon the Name of the Lord Jesus; nevertheless their Communion one with another as Saints, doth not take away, or infringe the Title or Property which each Man hath in his Goods and Possessions.