Westminster Confession of Faith (1646)

Chapter 26: Of the Communion of Saints

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Chapter 26: Of the Communion of Saints

Paragraph 26.1

All Saints, that are united to Jesus Christ their Head, by his Spirit, and by faith, have fellowship with him in his graces, sufferings, death, resurrection, and glory:a And, being united to one another in love, they have communion in each others gifts and graces,b and are obliged to the performance of such duties, publique and private, as do conduce to their mutual good, both in the inward and outward man.c

All Saints, that are united to Jesus Christ their Head, by his Spirit, and by faith, have fellowship with him in his graces, sufferings, death, resurrection, and glory:a And, being united to one another in love, they have communion in each others gifts and graces,b and are obliged to the performance of such duties, public and private, as do conduce to their mutual good, both in the inward and outward man.c

  1. a. 1 John 1:3; Ephesians 3:16–19; John 1:16; Ephesians 2:5–6; Philippians 3:10; Romans 6:5–6; 2 Timothy 2:12

    1 John 1:3

    Ephesians 3:16–19

    John 1:16

    Ephesians 2:5–6

    Philippians 3:10

    Romans 6:5–6

    2 Timothy 2:12

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  2. b. Ephesians 4:15; Ephesians 4:15; 1 Corinthians 12:7; 1 Corinthians 3:21–23; Colossians 2:19

    Ephesians 4:15

    Ephesians 4:15

    1 Corinthians 12:7

    1 Corinthians 3:21–23

    Colossians 2:19

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  3. c. 1 Thessalonians 5:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:14; Romans 1:11–12; Romans 1:14; 1 John 3:16–18; Galatians 6:10

    1 Thessalonians 5:11

    1 Thessalonians 5:14

    Romans 1:11–12

    Romans 1:14

    1 John 3:16–18

    Galatians 6:10

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Paragraph 26.2

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;a as also, in relieving each other in outward things, according to their several abilities, and necessities. Which Communion, as God offereth opportunity, is to be extended unto all those, who, in every place, call upon the name of the Lord Jesus.b

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;a as also, in relieving each other in outward things, according to their several abilities, and necessities. Which Communion, as God offers opportunity, is to be extended unto all those, who, in every place, call upon the name of the Lord Jesus.b

  1. a. Hebrews 10:24–25; Acts 2:42; Acts 2:46; Isaiah 2:3; 1 Corinthians 11:20

    Hebrews 10:24–25

    Acts 2:42

    Acts 2:46

    Isaiah 2:3

    1 Corinthians 11:20

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  2. b. Acts 2:44–45; 1 John 3:17; 2 Corinthians 8–9; Acts 11:29–30

    Acts 2:44–45

    1 John 3:17

    2 Corinthians 8–9

    Acts 11:29–30

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Paragraph 26.3

This Communion which the Saints have with Christ, doth not make them, in any wise, partakers of the substance of his Godhead; or, to be equal with Christ, in any respect: either of which to affirm, is impious, and blasphemous.a Nor doth their Communion one with another, as Saints, take away, or infringe the title, or propriety which each man hath in his goods and possessions.b

This Communion which the Saints have with Christ, does not make them, in any wise, partakers of the substance of his Godhead; or, to be equal with Christ, in any respect: either of which to affirm, is impious, and blasphemous.a Nor does their Communion one with another, as Saints, take away, or infringe the title, or propriety which each man has in his goods and possessions.b

  1. a. Colossians 1:18–19; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Isaiah 42:8; 1 Timothy 6:15–16; Psalm 45:7; Hebrews 1:8–9

    Colossians 1:18–19

    1 Corinthians 8:6

    Isaiah 42:8

    1 Timothy 6:15–16

    Psalm 45:7

    Hebrews 1:8–9

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  2. b. Exodus 20:15; Ephesians 4:28; Acts 5:4

    Exodus 20:15

    Ephesians 4:28

    Acts 5:4

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