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

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Chapter 3: Of God’s Decree

These Angels and Men thus pre-destinated, and fore-ordained, are particularly, and unchangeably designed; and their number so certain, and definite, that it cannot be either increased, or diminished.a

  1. a. 2 Timothy 2:19; John 13:18

    2 Timothy 2:19

    2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

    2:19 Nevertheless, God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity."

    John 13:18

    13:18 I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me.

    13:18 I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: 'The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.'

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Changes from Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), Paragraph 3.4

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Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), Paragraph 3.4

These Angels and Men thus pre-destinated, and fore-ordained, are particularly, and unchangeably designed; and their number so certain, and definite, that it cannot be either increased, or diminished.

Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), Paragraph 3.4

These Angels and Men thus pre-destinated, and fore-ordained, are particularly, and unchangeably designed; and their number so certain, and definite, that it cannot be either increased, or diminished.

Philadelphia Confession of Faith (1742), Paragraph 3.4

These Angels and Men thus pre-destinated, and fore-ordained, are particularly, and unchangeably designed; and their number so certain, and definite, that it cannot be either increased, or diminished.