Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) · Chapter 3

Of Gods Decree

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7. 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 yeilding 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

Proofs

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

a1 Thessalonians 1:4–5; 2 Peter 1:10
bEphesians 1:6; Romans 11:33
cRomans 11:5–6
dLuke 10:20

Related texts

Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689) 3.7
Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658) 3.8
Westminster Confession of Faith (1646) 3.8

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