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Westminster Confession of Faith (modernized) · Chapter 16

Of Good Works

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2. These good works, done in obedience to Gods Commandments, are the fruits and evidences of a true and lively faith:a and, by them, Believers manifest their thankfulness,b strengthen their assurance,c edify their Brethren,d adorn the profession of the Gospel,e stop the mouths of the adversaries,f and glorify God,g whose workmanship they are, created in Christ Jesus thereunto;h that, having their fruit unto holiness, they may have the end, eternal life.i

Proofs

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

  1. aJames 2:18; James 2:22
  2. bPsalm 116:12–13; 1 Peter 2:9
  3. c1 John 2:3; 1 John 2:5; 2 Peter 1:5–10
  4. d2 Corinthians 9:2; Matthew 5:16
  5. eTitus 2:5; Titus 2:9–12; 1 Timothy 6:1
  6. f1 Peter 2:15
  7. g1 Peter 2:12; Philippians 1:11; John 15:8
  8. hEphesians 2:10
  9. iRomans 6:22

Commentary

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