The doctrine of this high mystery of predestination 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 of praise, reverence and admiration of God; and of humility, diligence and abundant consolation, to all that sincerely obey the gospel.
Changes from Westminster Confession of Faith (1646), Paragraph 3.8
The doctrine of this high mystery of predestination 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 of praise, reverence and admiration of God; and of humility, diligence and abundant consolation, to all that sincerely obey the gospel.
The Doctrine of this high Mystery of Predestination is to be handled with speciall prudence and care, that men attending the Will of God revealed in his Word, and yeelding obedience thereunto, may, from the certainty of their effectuall Vocation, be assured of their eternall Election. So shall this Doctrine afford matter of praise, reverence, and admiration of God, and of humility, diligence, and abundant consolation to all that sincerely obey the Gospel.
Westminster Confession of Faith (American revision, 1788), Paragraph 3.8
The doctrine of this high mystery of predestination 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 of praise, reverence and admiration of God; and of humility, diligence and abundant consolation, to all that sincerely obey the gospel.
Did God from all eternity, by the most holy, and wise Counsel of his Will, freely and unchangeably ordain whatsoever comes to pass? Yes. Is the Decree of Predestination, (namely…
The use of this doctrine, which is here called a high mystery, is limited to those who savingly avail themselves of the Gospel. What we are required to do is to observe and obey…
