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Philadelphia Confession of Faith · Chapter 3

Of God’s Decree

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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 mattera of Praise, Reverence, and Admiration of God, andb of humility, diligence, and abundantc Consolation, to all that sincerely obey the Gospel.d

Proofs

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

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

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