Paragraph 3.7

The Doctrine of this high Mystery of Pre-destination, is to be handled with special Prudence and Care; that Men attending the Will of God revealed in his Word, and yielding Obedience thereunto, may, from the certainty of their effectual Vocation, be assured of their eternal Election; so shall this Doctrine afford matter^a of Praise, Reverence, and Admiration of God, and^b of humility, diligence, and abundant^c Consolation, to all that sincerely obey the Gospel.^d

1. a. 1 Thessalonians 1:4–5; 2 Peter 1:10

   1 Thessalonians 1:4–5

   ^1:4 Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. ^1:5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.

   ^1:4 Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you, ^1:5 because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction-just as you know we lived among you for your sake.

   2 Peter 1:10

   ^1:10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

   ^1:10 Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,

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2. b. Ephesians 1:6; Romans 11:33

   Ephesians 1:6

   ^1:6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

   ^1:6 to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.

   Romans 11:33

   ^11:33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

   ^11:33 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!

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3. c. Romans 11:5–6

   Romans 11:5–6

   ^11:5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace. ^11:6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

   ^11:5 In the same way, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. ^11:6 And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.

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4. d. Luke 10:20

   Luke 10:20

   ^10:20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

   ^10:20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."

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