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Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) · Chapter 20

Of the Gospel, and of the extent of the Grace thereof

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4. Although the Gospel be the only outward means, of revealing Christ, and saving Grace; and is, as such, abundantly sufficient thereunto; yet that men who are dead in Trespasses, may be born again, Quickned or Regenerated; there is moreover necessary, an effectual, insuperable work of the Holy Spirit, upon the whole Soul, for the producing in them a new spiritual Life; without which no other means will effecta their Conversion unto God.b

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aPsalm 110:3; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Ephesians 1:19–20
  2. bJohn 6:44; 2 Corinthians 4:4, 6

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