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Westminster Confession of Faith · Chapter 28

Of Baptism

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6. The efficacy of Baptism is not tied to that moment of time, wherein it is administered;a yet, notwithstanding, by the right use of this Ordinance, the grace promised, is not only offered, but really exhibited, and conferred, by the Holy Ghost, to such (whether of age, or infants) as that Grace belongeth unto, according to the Councel of Gods own Will, in his appointed time.b

Proofs

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

  1. aJohn 3:5; John 3:8
  2. bGalatians 3:27; Titus 3:5; Ephesians 5:25–26; Acts 2:38; Acts 2:41

Commentary

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