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<h1>The London Baptist <br />Confession of Faith (1689)</h1>
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<h3>Table of Contents</h3>
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<ul><a href="#judicious-and-impartial-reader">To The Judicious and Impartial Reader</a></ul>
<ol>
<li><a href="#chapter-1">Of The Holy Scripture</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-2">Of God and the Holy Trinity</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-3">Of God's Decree</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-4">Of Creation</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-5">Of Divine Providence</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-6">Of The Fall of Man: Sin and its Punishment</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-7">Of God's Covenant</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-8">Of Christ the Mediator</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-9">Of Free Will</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-10">Of Effectual Calling</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-11">Of Justification</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-12">Of Adoption</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-13">Of Sanctification</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-14">Of Saving Faith</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-15">Of Repentance unto Life and Salvation</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-16">Of Good Works</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-17">Of The Perseverance of the Saints</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-18">Of The Assurance of Grace and Salvation</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-19">Of The Law of God</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-20">Of The Gospel and its Gracious Extent</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-21">Of Christian Liberty and Liberty of Conscience</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-22">Of Religious Worship, and the Lord's Day</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-23">Of Lawful Oaths and Vows</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-24">Of Civil Government</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-25">Of Marriage</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-26">Of The Church</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-27">Of The Fellowship of Saints</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-28">Of Baptism and the Lord's Supper</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-29">Of Baptism</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-30">Of The Lord's Supper</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-31">Of The State of Man after Death and The Resurrection of the Dead</a></li>
<li><a href="#chapter-32">Of The Last Judgment</a></li>
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<ul><a href="#appendix">An Appendix</a></ul>
<ul><a href="#subscribers">Subscribers to the Confession of Faith</a></ul>
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<h3></h3>
<h2 id="judicious-and-impartial-reader">To The Judicious and Impartial Reader</h2>
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Courteous Reader,
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It is now many years since divers of us (with other sober Christians then living and walking in the way of the Lord that we professe) did conceive our selves to be under a necessity of Publishing a Confession of our Faith, for the information, and satisfaction of those, that did not throughly understand what our principles were, or had entertained prejudices against our Profession, by reason of the strange representation of them, by some men of note, who had taken very wrong measures, and accordingly led others into misapprehensions, of us, and them: and this was first put forth about the year, 1643. in the name of seven Congregations then gathered in London; since which time, diverse impressions thereof have been dispersed abroad, and our end proposed, in good measure answered, inasmuch as many (and some of those men eminent, both for piety and learning) were thereby satisfied, that we were no way guilty of those Heterodoxies and fundamental errors, which had too frequently been charged upon us without ground, or occasion given on our part. And forasmuch, as that Confession is not now commonly to be had; and also that many others have since embraced the same truth which is owned therein; it was judged necessary by us to joyn together in giving a testimony to the world; of our firm adhering to those wholesome Principles, by the publication of this which is now in your hand.
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And forasmuch as our method, and manner of expressing our sentiments, in this, doth vary from the former (although the substance of the matter is the same) we shall freely impart to you the reason and occasion thereof. One thing that greatly prevailed with us to undertake this work, was (not only to give a full account of our selves, to those Christians that differ from us about the subject of Baptism, but also) the profit that might from thence arise, unto those that have any account of our labors, in their instruction, and establishment in the great truths of the Gospel; in the clear understanding, and steady belief of which, our comfortable walking with God, and fruitfulness before him, in all our ways, is most neerly concerned; and therefore we did conclude it necessary to expresse our selves the more fully, and distinctly; and also to fix on such a method as might be most comprehensive of those things which we designed to explain our sense, and belief of; and finding no defect, in this regard, in that fixed on by the assembly, and after them by those of the Congregational way, we did readily conclude it best to retain the same order in our present confession: and also, when we observed that those last mentioned, did in their confession (for reasons which seemed of weight both to themselves and others) choose not only to express their mind in words concurrent with the former in sense, concerning all those articles wherein they were agreed, but also for the most part without any variation of the terms we did in like manner conclude it best to follow their example in making use of the very same words with them both, in these articles (which are very many) wherein our faith and doctrine is the same with theirs, and this we did, the more abundantly, to manifest our consent with both, in all the fundamental articles of the Christian Religion, as also with many others, whose orthodox confessions have been published to the world; on behalf of the Protestants in divers Nations and Cities: and also to convince all, that we have no itch to clogge Religion with new words, but do readily acquiesce in that form of sound words, which hath been, in consent with the holy Scriptures, used by others before us; hereby declaring before God, Angels, & Men, our hearty agreement with them, in that wholesome Protestant Doctrine, which with so clear evidence of Scriptures they have asserted: some things indeed, are in some places added, some terms omitted, and some few changed, but these alterations are of that nature, as that we need not doubt, any charge or suspition of unsoundness in the faith, from any of our brethren upon the account of them.
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In those things wherein we differ from others, we have exprest our selves with all candor and plainness that none might entertain jealousie of ought secretly lodged in our breasts, that we would not the world should be acquainted with; yet we hope we have also observed those rules of modesty, and humility, as will render our freedom in this respect inoffensive, even to those whose sentiments are different from ours.
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We have also taken care to affix texts of Scripture, in the margin for the confirmation of each article in our confession; in which work we have studiously indeavoured to select such as are most clear and pertinent, for the proof of what is asserted by us: and our earnest desire is, that all into whose hands this may come, would follow that (never enough commended) example of the noble Bereans, who searched the Scriptures daily, that they might find out whether the things preached to them were so or not.
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There is one thing more which we sincerely professe, and earnestly desire credence in, viz. That contention is most remote from our design in all that we have done in this matter: and we hope the liberty of an ingenuous unfolding our principles, and opening our hearts unto our Brethren, with the Scripture grounds on which our faith and practise leanes, will by none of them be either denyed to us, or taken ill from us. Our whole design is accomplished, if we may obtain that Justice, as to be measured in our principles, and practise, and the judgement of both by others, according to what we have now published; which the Lord (whose eyes are as a flame of fire) knoweth to be the doctrine, which with our hearts we must firmly believe, and sincerely indeavour to conform our lives to. And oh that other contentions being laid asleep, the only care and contention of all upon whom the name of our blessed Redeemer is called, might for the future be, to walk humbly with their God, and in the exercise of all Love and Meekness towards each other, to perfect holyness in the fear of the Lord, each one endeavouring to have his conversation such as becometh the Gospel; and also suitable to his place and capacity vigorously to promote in others the practice of true Religion and undefiled in the sight of God and our Father. And that in this backsliding day, we might not spend our breath in fruitless complaints of the evils of others; but may every one begin at home, to reform in the first place our own hearts, and wayes; and then to quicken all that we may have influence upon, to the same work; that if the will of God were so, none might deceive themselves, by resting in, and trusting to, a form of Godliness, without the power of it, and inward experience of the efficacy of those truths that are professed by them.
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And verily there is one spring and cause of the decay of Religion in our day, which we cannot but touch upon, and earnestly urge a redresse of; and that is the neglect of the worship of God in Families, by those to whom the charge and conduct of them is committed. May not the grosse ignorance, and instability of many; with the prophaneness of others, be justly charged upon their Parents and Masters; who have not trained them up in the way wherein they ought to walk when they were young? but have neglected those frequent and solemn commands which the Lord hath laid upon them so to catechize, and instruct them, that their tender years might be seasoned with the knowledge of the truth of God as revealed in the Scriptures; and also by their own omission of Prayer, and other duties of Religion in their families, together with the ill example of their loose conversation, have inured them first to a neglect, and then contempt of all Piety and Religion? we know this will not excuse the blindness, or wickedness of any; but certainly it will fall heavy upon those that have thus been the occasion thereof; they indeed dye in their sins; but will not their blood be required of those under whose care they were, who yet permitted them to go on without warning, yea led them into the paths of destruction? and will not the diligence of Christians with respect to the discharge of these duties, in ages past, rise up in judgment against, and condemn many of those who would be esteemed such now?
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We shall conclude with our earnest prayer, that the God of all grace, will pour out those measures of his holy Spirit upon us, that the profession of truth may be accompanyed with the sound belief, and diligent practise of it by us; that his name may in all things be glorified, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
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<h3 id="chapter-1"><a href="#chapter-1">Chapter 1</a></h3>
<h2>Of the Holy Scriptures</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-1-paragraph-1">1.</span>
The Holy Scripture is the only sufficient, certain, and infallible<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Timothy 3:15, 16, 17; Isaiah 8:20; Luke 16:29, 31; Ephesians 2:20;">a</span> rule of all saving Knowledge, Faith and Obedience; Although the<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 1:19, 20, 21, 2:14, 15; Psalms 19:1, 2, 3;">b</span> light of Nature, and the works of Creation and Providence do so far manifest the goodness, wisdom and power of God, as to leave men unexcusable; yet are they not sufficient to give that knowledge of God and His will, which is necessary unto Salvation.<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 1:1;">c</span> Therefore it pleased the Lord at sundry times, and in divers manners, to reveal himself, and to declare that His will unto his Church; and afterward for the better preserving, and propagating of the Truth, and for the more sure Establishment, and Comfort of the Church against the corruption of the flesh, and the malice of Satan, and of the World, to commit the same wholly unto<span class="ref" data-verses="Proverbs 22:19, 20, 21; Romans 15:4; 2 Peter 1:19, 20;">d</span> writing; which maketh the Holy Scriptures to be most necessary, those former ways of Gods revealing his will unto his people being now ceased.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-1-paragraph-2">2.</span>
Under the Name of Holy Scripture or the Word of God written; are now contained all the Books of the Old and New Testament which are these,
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Of the Old Testament.
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<div class="list">
<ul>
<li>Genesis</li>
<li>Exodus</li>
<li>Leviticus</li>
<li>Numbers</li>
<li>Deuteronomy</li>
<li>Joshua</li>
<li>Judges</li>
<li>Ruth</li>
<li>1 Samuel</li>
<li>2 Samuel</li>
<li>1 Kings</li>
<li>2 Kings</li>
<li>1 Chronicles</li>
<li>2 Chronicles</li>
<li>Ezra</li>
<li>Nehemiah</li>
<li>Esther</li>
<li>Job</li>
<li>Psalms</li>
<li>Proverbs</li>
<li>Ecclesiastes</li>
<li>The Song of Songs</li>
<li>Isaiah</li>
<li>Jeremiah</li>
<li>Lamentations</li>
<li>Ezekiel</li>
<li>Daniel</li>
<li>Hosea</li>
<li>Joel</li>
<li>Amos</li>
<li>Obadiah</li>
<li>Jonah</li>
<li>Micah</li>
<li>Nahum</li>
<li>Habakkuk</li>
<li>Zephaniah</li>
<li>Haggai</li>
<li>Zechariah</li>
<li>Malachi</li>
</ul>
</div>
<br/>
Of the New Testament.
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<div class="list">
<ul>
<li>Matthew</li>
<li>Mark</li>
<li>Luke</li>
<li>John</li>
<li>The Acts of the Apostles</li>
<li>Pauls Epistle to the Romans</li>
<li>1 Corinthians</li>
<li>2 Corinthians</li>
<li>Galatians</li>
<li>Ephesians</li>
<li>Philippians</li>
<li>Colossians</li>
<li>1 Thessalonians</li>
<li>2 Thessalonians</li>
<li>1 Timothy</li>
<li>2 Timothy</li>
<li>to Titus</li>
<li>to Philemon</li>
<li>the Epistle to the Hebrews</li>
<li>the Epistle of James</li>
<li>the First and Second Epistles of Peter</li>
<li>the First, Second and Third Epistles of John</li>
<li>the Epistle of Jude</li>
<li>the Revelation</li>
</ul>
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<br/>
All which are given by the<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Timothy 3:16">e</span> inspiration of God, to be the rule of Faith and Life.
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</div>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-1-paragraph-3">3.</span>
The Books commonly called Apocrypha not being of<span class="ref" data-verses="Luke 24:44; Romans 3:2;">f</span> Divine inspiration, are no part of the Canon (or rule) of the Scripture, and therefore are of no authority to the Church of God, nor to be any otherwise approved or made use of, then other humane writings.
</div>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-1-paragraph-4">4.</span>
The Authority of the Holy Scripture for which it ought to be believed dependeth not upon the testimony of any man, or Church; but wholly upon<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Peter 1:19, 20, 21; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 John 5:9;">g</span> God (who is truth it self) the Author thereof; therefore it is to be received, because it is the Word of God.
</div>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-1-paragraph-5">5.</span>
We may be moved and induced by the testimony of the Church of God, to an high and reverent esteem of the Holy Scriptures; and the heavenliness of the matter, the efficacy of the Doctrine, and the Majesty of the stile, the consent of all the parts, the scope of the whole (which is to give all glory to God) the full discovery it makes of the only way of mans salvation, and many other incomparable Excellencies, and intire perfections thereof, are arguments whereby it doth abundantly evidence it self to be the Word of God; yet notwithstanding; our<span class="ref" data-verses="John 16:13, 14; 1 Corinthians 2:10, 11, 12; 1 John 2:2, 20, 27">h</span> full perswasion, and assurance of the infallible truth, and divine authority thereof, is from the inward work of the Holy Spirit, bearing witness by and with the Word in our Hearts.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-1-paragraph-6">6.</span>
The whole Councel of God concerning all things<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Timothy 3:15, 16, 17; Galatians 1:8, 9;">i</span> necessary for his own Glory, Mans Salvation, Faith and Life, is either expressely set down or necessarily contained in the Holy Scripture; unto which nothing at any time is to be added, whether by new Revelation of the Spirit, or traditions of men.
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Nevertheless we acknowledge the<span class="ref" data-verses="John 6:45; 1 Corinthians 2:9, 10, 11, 12;">j</span> inward illumination of the Spirit of God, to be necessary for the saving understanding of such things as are revealed in the Word, and that there are some circumstances concerning the worship of God, and government of the Church common to humane actions and societies; which are to be (l) ordered by the light of nature, and Christian prudence according to the general rules of the Word, which are always to be observed.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-1-paragraph-7">7.</span>
All things in Scripture are not alike<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Peter 3:16;">k</span> plain in themselves, nor alike clear unto all; yet those things which are necessary to be known, believed, and observed for Salvation, are so<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 19:7; 119:130;">l</span> clearly propounded, and opened in some place of Scripture or other, that not only the learned, but the unlearned, in a due use of ordinary means, may attain to a sufficient understanding of them.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-1-paragraph-8">8.</span>
The Old Testament in<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 3:2;">m</span> Hebrew, (which was the Native language of the people of God of old) and the New Testament in Greek (which at the time of the writing of it was most generally known to the Nations being immediately inspired by God, and by his singular care and Providence kept pure in all Ages, are therefore<span class="ref" data-verses="Isaiah 8:20;">n</span> authentical; so as in all controversies of Religion the Church is finally to appeal unto them<span class="ref" data-verses="Acts 15:15;">o</span> But because these original tongues are not known to all the people of God, who have a right unto, and interest in the Scriptures, and are commanded in the fear of God to read<span class="ref" data-verses="John 5:39;">p</span> and search them, therefore they are to be translated into the vulgar language of every Nation, unto which they<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 14:6, 9, 11, 12, 24, 28;">q</span> come, that the Word of God dwelling<span class="ref" data-verses="Colossians 3:16;">r</span> plentifully in all, they may worship him in an acceptable manner, and through patience and comfort of the Scriptures may have hope.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-1-paragraph-9">9.</span>
The infallible rule of interpretation of Scripture is the<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Peter 1:20, 21; Acts 15:15, 16;">s</span> Scripture it self: And therefore when there is a question about the true and full sense of any Scripture (which is not manifold but one) it must be searched by other places that speak more clearly.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-1-paragraph-10">10.</span>
The supream judge by which all controversies of Religion are to be determined, and all Decrees of Councels, opinions of antient Writers, Doctrines of men, and private Spirits, are to be examined, and in whose sentence we are to rest, can be no other but the Holy Scripture delivered by the Spirit, into which<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 22:29, 31; Ephesians 2:20; Acts 28:23;">t</span> Scripture so delivered, our faith is finally resolved.
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<section>
<h3 id="chapter-2"><a href="#chapter-2">Chapter 2</a></h3>
<h2>Of God and of the Holy Trinity</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-2-paragraph-1">1.</span>
The Lord our God is but<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 8:4, 6; Deuteronomy 6:4;">u</span> one only living, and true God; whose<span class="ref" data-verses="Jeremiah 10:10; Isaiah 48:12;">v</span> subsistence is in and of himself,<span class="ref" data-verses="Exodus 3:14;">w</span> infinite in being, and perfection, whose Essence cannot be comprehended by any but himself;<span class="ref" data-verses="John 4:24;">x</span> a most pure spirit,<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Timothy 1:17; Deuteronomy 4:15, 16;">y</span> invisible, without body, parts, or passions, who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light, which no man can approach unto, who is<span class="ref" data-verses="Malachi 3:6;">z</span> immutable,<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Kings 8:27; Jeremiah 23:23;">a</span> immense,<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 90:2;">b</span> eternal, incomprehensible,<span class="ref" data-verses="Genesis 17:1;">c</span> Almighty, every way infinit,<span class="ref" data-verses="Isaiah 6:3;">d</span> most holy, most wise, most free, most absolute,<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 115:3; Isaiah 46:10;">e</span> working all things according to the councel of his own immutable, and most righteous will,<span class="ref" data-verses="Proverbs 16:4; Romans 11:36;">f</span> for his own glory, most loving, gracious, merciful, long suffering, abundant in goodness and truth, forgiving iniquity, transgression and sin,<span class="ref" data-verses="Exodus 34:6, 7; Hebrews 11:6;">g</span> the rewarder of them that diligently seek him, and withall most just,<span class="ref" data-verses="Nehemiah 9:32, 33;">h</span> and terrible in his judgements,<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 5:5, 6;">i</span> hating all sin, and who will by no means clear the<span class="ref" data-verses="Exodus 34:7; Nahum 1,2,3:;">j</span> guilty.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-2-paragraph-2">2.</span>
God having all<span class="ref" data-verses="John 5:26;">k</span> life,<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 148:13;">l</span> glory,<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 119:68;">m</span> goodness, blessedness, in and of himself: is alone in, and unto himself all-sufficient, not<span class="ref" data-verses="Job 22:2, 3;">n</span> standing in need of any Creature which he hath made, nor deriving any glory from them, but onely manifesting his own glory in, by, unto, and upon them, he is the alone fountain of all Being,<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 11:34, 35, 36;">o</span> of whom, through whom, and to whom are all things, and he hath most soveraign<span class="ref" data-verses="Daniel 4:25, 34, 35;">p</span> dominion over all creatures, to do by them, for them, or upon them, whatsoever himself pleaseth; in his sight<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 4:13;">q</span> all things are open and manifest, his knowledge is<span class="ref" data-verses="Ezekiel 11:5; Acts 15:18;">r</span> infinite, infallible, and independant upon the Creature, so as nothing is to him contingent, or uncertain; he is most holy in all his Councels, in<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 145:17;">s</span> all his Works, and in all his Commands; to him is due<span class="ref" data-verses="Revelation 5:12, 13, 14;">t</span> from Angels and men, whatsoever worship, service, or obedience as Creatures they owe unto the Creator, and whatever he is further pleased to require of them.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-2-paragraph-3">3.</span>
In this divine and infinite Being there are three subsistences,<span class="ref" data-verses="1 John 5:7; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14;">u</span> the Father the Word (or Son) and Holy Spirit, of one substance, power, and Eternity, each having the whole Divine Essence,<span class="ref" data-verses="Exodus 3:14; John 14:11; 1 Corinthians 8:6;">v</span> yet the Essence undivided, the Father is of none neither begotten nor proceeding, the Son is<span class="ref" data-verses="John 1:14, 18;">w</span> Eternally begotten of the Father, the holy Spirit<span class="ref" data-verses="John 15:26; Galatians 4:6;">x</span> proceeding from the Father and the Son, all infinite, without beginning, therefore but one God, who is not to be divided in nature and Being; but distinguished by several peculiar, relative properties, and personal relations; which doctrine of the Trinity is the foundation of all our Communion with God, and comfortable dependance on him.
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<section>
<h3 id="chapter-3"><a href="#chapter-3">Chapter 3</a></h3>
<h2>Of Gods Decree</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-3-paragraph-1">1.</span>
God hath<span class="ref" data-verses="Isaiah 46:10; Ephesians 1:11; Hebrews 6:17; Romans 9:15, 18;">y</span> Decreed in himself from all Eternity, by the most wise and holy Councel of his own will, freely and unchangeably, all things whatsoever comes to passe; yet so as thereby is God neither the author of sin,<span class="ref" data-verses="James 1:15, 17; 1 John 1:5;">z</span> nor hath fellowship with any therein, nor is violence offered to the will of the Creature, nor yet is the liberty, or contingency of second causes taken away, but rather<span class="ref" data-verses="Acts 4:27, 28; John 19:11;">a</span> established, in which appears his wisdom in disposing all things, and power, and faithfulness<span class="ref" data-verses="Numbers 23:19; Ephesians 1:3, 4, 5;">b</span> in accomplishing his Decree.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-3-paragraph-2">2.</span>
Although God knoweth whatsoever may, or can come to passe upon all<span class="ref" data-verses="Acts 15:18;">c</span> supposed conditions; yet hath he not Decreed anything,<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 9:11, 13, 16, 18;">d</span> because he foresaw it as future, or as that which would come to pass upon such conditions.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-3-paragraph-3">3.</span>
By the decree of God for the manifestation of his glory<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Timothy 5:21; Matthew 25:41;">e</span> some men and Angels, are predestinated, or fore-ordained to Eternal Life, through Jesus Christ to the<span class="ref" data-verses="Ephesians 1:5, 6;">f</span> praise of his glorious grace; others being left to act in their sin to their<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 9:22, 23; Jude 4;">g</span> just condemnation, to the praise of his glorious justice.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-3-paragraph-4">4.</span>
These Angels and Men thus predestinated, and fore-ordained, are particularly, and unchangeably designed; and their<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Timothy 2:19; John 13:18;">h</span> number so certain, and definite, that it cannot be either increased, or diminished.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-3-paragraph-5">5.</span>
Those of mankind<span class="ref" data-verses="Ephesians 1:4, 9, 11; Romans 8:30; 2 Timothy 1:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:9;">i</span> that are predestinated to life, God before the foundation of the world was laid, according to his eternal and immutable purpose, and the secret Councel and good pleasure of his will, hath chosen in Christ unto everlasting glory, out of his meer free grace and love;<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 9:13, 16; Ephesians 1:3, 12;">j</span> without any other thing in the creature as a condition or cause moving him thereunto.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-3-paragraph-6">6.</span>
As God hath appointed the Elect unto glory, so he hath by the eternal and most free purpose of his will, fore-ordained<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Peter 1:2; 2 Thessalonians 2:13;">k</span> all the means thereunto, wherefore they who are elected, being faln in Adam,<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Thessalonians 5:9, 10;">l</span> are redeemed by Christ, are effectually<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 8:30; 2 Thessalonians 2:13;">m</span> called unto faith in Christ, by his spirit working in due season, are justifyed, adopted, sanctified, and kept by his power through faith<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Peter 1:5;">n</span> unto salvation; neither are any other redeemed by Christ, or effectually called, justified, adopted, sanctified, and saved, but the Elect<span class="ref" data-verses="John 6:64; John 10:26; John 17:9">o</span> only.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-3-paragraph-7">7.</span>
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<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Thessalonians 1:4, 5; 2 Peter 1:10;">p</span> eternal election; so shall this doctrine afford matter<span class="ref" data-verses="Ephesians 1:6; Romans 11:33;">q</span> of praise, reverence, and admiration of God, and<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 11:5, 6;">r</span> of humility, diligence, and abundant<span class="ref" data-verses="Luke 10:20;">s</span> consolation, to all that sincerely obey the Gospel.
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<section>
<h3 id="chapter-4"><a href="#chapter-4">Chapter 4</a></h3>
<h2>Of Creation</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-4-paragraph-1">1.</span>
In the beginning it pleased God the Father,<span class="ref" data-verses="John 1:2, 3; Hebrews 1:2; Job 26:13;">t</span> Son, and Holy Spirit, for the manifestation of the glory of<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 1:20;">u</span> his eternal power, wisdom, and goodness, to Create or make the world, and all things therein,<span class="ref" data-verses="Colossians 1:16; Genesis 2:1, 2;">v</span> whether visible or invisible, in the space of six days, and all very good.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-4-paragraph-2">2.</span>
After God had made all other Creatures, he Created<span class="ref" data-verses="Genesis 1:27;">w</span> man, male and female, with<span class="ref" data-verses="Genesis 2:7;">x</span> reasonable and immortal souls, rendring them fit unto that life to God; for which they were Created; being<span class="ref" data-verses="Ecclesiastes 7:29; Genesis 1:26;">y</span> made after the image of God, in knowledge, righteousness, and true holyness; having the Law of God<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 2:14, 15;">z</span> written in their hearts, and power to fulfill it; and yet under a possibility of transgressing, being left to the liberty of their own will, which was<span class="ref" data-verses="Genesis 3:6;">a</span> subject to change.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-4-paragraph-3">3.</span>
Besides the Law written in their hearts, they received<span class="ref" data-verses="Genesis 3:8, 9, 10; Genesis 6:17;">b</span> a command not to eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil; which whilst they kept, they were happy in their Communion with God, and had dominion<span class="ref" data-verses="Genesis 1:26, 28;">c</span> over the Creatures.
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<section>
<h3 id="chapter-5"><a href="#chapter-5">Chapter 5</a></h3>
<h2>Of Divine Providence</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-5-paragraph-1">1.</span>
God the good Creator of all things, in his infinite power, and wisdom, doth<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 1:3; Job 38:11; Isaiah 46:10, 11; Psalms 135:6;">d</span> uphold, direct, dispose, and govern all Creatures, and things, from the greatest even to the<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 10:29, 30, 31;">e</span> least, by his most wise and holy providence, to the end for the which they were Created; according unto his infallible foreknowledge, and the free and immutable Councel of his<span class="ref" data-verses="Ephesians 1:11;">f</span> own will; to the praise of the glory of his wisdom, power, justice, infinite goodness and mercy.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-5-paragraph-2">2.</span>
Although in relation to the foreknowledge and Decree of God, the first cause, all things come to pass<span class="ref" data-verses="Acts 2:23;">g</span> immutably and infallibly; so that there is not any thing, befalls any<span class="ref" data-verses="Proverbs 16:33;">h</span> by chance, or without his Providence; yet by the same Providence he ordereth them to fall out, according to the nature of second causes, either<span class="ref" data-verses="Genesis 8:22;">i</span> necessarily, freely, or contingently.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-5-paragraph-3">3.</span>
God in his ordinary Providence<span class="ref" data-verses="Acts 27:31, 44; Isaiah 55:10, 11;">j</span> maketh use of means; yet is free<span class="ref" data-verses="Hosea 1:7;">k</span> to work, without,<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 4:19, 20, 21;">l</span> above, and<span class="ref" data-verses="Daniel 3:27;">m</span> against them at his pleasure.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-5-paragraph-4">4.</span>
The Almighty power, unsearchable wisdom, and infinite goodness of God, so far manifest themselves in his Providence, that his determinate Councel<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 11:32, 33, 34; 2 Samuel 24:1; 1 Chronicles 21:1;">n</span> extendeth it self even to the first fall, and all other sinful actions both of Angels, and Men; (and that not by a bare permission) which also he most wisely and powerfully<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Kings 19:28; Psalms 76:10;">o</span> boundeth, and otherwise ordereth, and governeth, in a manifold dispensation to his most holy<span class="ref" data-verses="Genesis 50:20; Isaiah 10:6, 7, 12;">p</span> ends: yet so, as the sinfulness of their acts proceedeth only from the Creatures, and not from God; who being most holy and righteous, neither is nor can be, the author or<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 50:21; John 2:16;">q</span> approver of sin.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-5-paragraph-5">5.</span>
The most wise, righteous, and gracious God, doth oftentimes, leave for a season his own children to manifold temptations, and the corruptions of their own heart, to chastise them for their former sins, or to discover unto them the hidden strength of corruption, and deceitfulness of their hearts,<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Chronicles 32:25, 26, 31; 2 Samuel 24:1; 2 Corinthians 12:7, 8, 9;">r</span> that they may be humbled; and to raise them to a more close, and constant dependence for their support, upon himself; and to make them more watchful against all future occasions of sin, and for other just and holy ends.
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<div class="paragraph">
So that whatsoever befalls any of his elect is by his appointment, for his glory,<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 8:28;">s</span> and their good.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-5-paragraph-6">6.</span>
As for those wicked and ungodly men, whom God as a righteous judge, for former sin doth<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 1:24, 26, 28; Romans 11:7, 8;">t</span> blind and harden; from them he not only withholdeth his<span class="ref" data-verses="Deuteronomy 29:4;">u</span> Grace, whereby they might have been inlightned in their understanding, and wrought upon in their hearts: But sometimes also withdraweth<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 13:12;">v</span> the gifts which they had, and exposeth them to such<span class="ref" data-verses="Deuteronomy 2:30; 2 Kings 8:12, 13;">w</span> objects as their corruptions makes occasion of sin; and withall<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 81:11, 12; 2 Thessalonians 2:10, 11, 12;">x</span> gives them over to their own lusts, the temptations of the world, and the power of Satan, whereby it comes to pass, that they<span class="ref" data-verses="Exodus 8:15, 32; Isaiah 6:9, 10; 1 Peter 2:7, 8;">y</span> harden themselves, even under those means which God useth for the softning of others.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-5-paragraph-7">7.</span>
As the Providence of God doth in general reach to all Creatures, so after a most special manner it taketh care of his<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Timothy 4:10; Amos 9:8, 9; Isaiah 43:3, 4, 5;">z</span> Church, and disposeth of all things to the good thereof.
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<section>
<h3 id="chapter-6"><a href="#chapter-6">Chapter 6</a></h3>
<h2>Of the fall of Man, of Sin, and of the Punishment thereof</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-6-paragraph-1">1.</span>
Although God created Man upright, and perfect, and gave him a righteous law, which had been unto life had he kept it,<span class="ref" data-verses="Genesis 2:16, 17;">a</span> and threatned death upon the breach thereof; yet he did not long abide in this honour;<span class="ref" data-verses="Genesis 3:12, 13; 2 Corinthians 11:3;">b</span> Satan using the subtilty of the serpent to seduce Eve, then by her seducing Adam, who without any compulsion, did wilfully transgress the Law of their Creation, and the command given unto them, in eating the forbidden fruit; which God was pleased according to his wise and holy Councel to permit, having purposed to order it, to his own glory.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-6-paragraph-2">2.</span>
Our first Parents by this Sin, fell from their<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 3:23;">c</span> original righteousness and communion with God, and we in them, whereby death came upon all;<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 5:12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21;">d</span> all becoming dead in Sin, and wholly defiled,<span class="ref" data-verses="Titus 1:15; Genesis 6:5; Jeremiah 17:9; Romans 3:10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19;">e</span> in all the faculties, and parts, of soul, and body.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-6-paragraph-3">3.</span>
They being the<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 5:12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19; 1 Corinthians 15: 21, 22, 45, 49">f</span> root, and by Gods appointment, standing in the room, and stead of all mankind; the guilt of the Sin was imputed, and corrupted nature conveyed, to all their posterity descending from them by ordinary generation, being now<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 51:5; Job 14:4;">g</span> conceived in Sin, and by nature children<span class="ref" data-verses="Ephesians 2:3;">h</span> of wrath, the servants of Sin, the subjects<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 6:20; Romans 5:12;">i</span> of death and all other miseries, spiritual, temporal and eternal, unless the Lord Jesus<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 2:14; 1 Thessalonians 1:10;">j</span> set them free.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-6-paragraph-4">4.</span>
From this original corruption, whereby we are<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 8:7; Colossians 1:21;">k</span> utterly indisposed, disabled, and made opposite to all good, and wholly inclined to all evil, do<span class="ref" data-verses="James 1:14, 15; Matthew 15:19;">l</span> proceed all actual transgressions.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-6-paragraph-5">5.</span>
The corruption of nature, during this Life, doth<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 7:18, 23; Ecclesiastes 7:20; 1 John 1:8;">m</span> remain in those that are regenerated: and although it be through Christ pardoned, and mortified, yet both it self, and the first motions thereof, are truely and properly<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 7:24, 25; Galatians 5:17;">n</span> Sin.
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<section>
<h3 id="chapter-7"><a href="#chapter-7">Chapter 7</a></h3>
<h2>Of Gods Covenant</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-7-paragraph-1">1.</span>
The distance between God and the Creature is so great, that although reasonable Creatures do owe obedience unto him as their Creator, yet they could never have attained the reward of Life, but by some<span class="ref" data-verses="Luke 17:10; Job 35:7, 8;">o</span> voluntary condescension on Gods part, which he hath been pleased to express, by way of Covenant.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-7-paragraph-2">2.</span>
Moreover Man having brought himself<span class="ref" data-verses="Genesis 2:17; Galatians 3:10; Romans 3:20, 21;">p</span> under the curse of the Law by his fall, it pleased the Lord to make a Covenant of Grace wherein he freely offereth unto Sinners,<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 8:3; Mark 16:15, 16; John 3:16;">q</span> Life and Salvation by Jesus Christ, requiring of them Faith in him, that they may be saved; and<span class="ref" data-verses="Ezekiel 36:26, 27; John 6:44, 45; Psalms 110:3;">r</span> promising to give unto all those that are ordained unto eternal Life, his holy Spirit, to make them willing, and able to believe.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-7-paragraph-3">3.</span>
This Covenant is revealed in the Gospel; first of all to Adam in the promise of Salvation by the<span class="ref" data-verses="Genesis 3:15;">s</span> seed of the woman, and afterwards by farther steps, untill the full<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 1:1;">t</span> discovery thereof was compleated in the new Testament; and it is founded in that<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Timothy 1:9; Titus 1:2;">u</span> Eternal Covenant transaction, that was between the Father and the Son, about the Redemption of the Elect; and it is alone by the Grace of this Covenant, that all of the posterity of fallen Adam, that ever were<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 11: 6, 13; Romans 4: 1, 2; Acts 4:12; John 8:56;">v</span> saved, did obtain life and a blessed immortality; Man being now utterly uncapable of acceptance with God upon those terms, on which Adam stood in his state of innocency.
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<section>
<h3 id="chapter-8"><a href="#chapter-8">Chapter 8</a></h3>
<h2>Of Christ the Mediator</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-8-paragraph-1">1.</span>
It pleased God in his eternal purpose, to chuse and ordain the Lord Jesus his only begotten Son, according to the Covenant made between them both,<span class="ref" data-verses="Isaiah 42:1; 1 Peter 1:19, 20;">w</span> to be the Mediator between God and Man; the<span class="ref" data-verses="Acts 3:22;">x</span> Prophet,<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 5:5, 6;">y</span> Priest and<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 2:6; Luke 1:33; Ephesians 1:23; Hebrews 1:2; Acts 17:31;">z</span> King; Head and Saviour of his Church, the heir of all things, and judge of the world: Unto whom he did from all Eternity<span class="ref" data-verses="Isaiah 53:10; John 17:6; Romans 8:30:;">a</span> give a people to be his seed, and to be by him in time redeemed, called, justified, sanctified, and glorified.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-8-paragraph-2">2.</span>
The Son of God, the second Person in the Holy Trinity, being very and eternal God, the brightness of the Fathers glory, of one substance and equal with him: who made the World, who upholdeth and governeth all things he hath made: did when the fullness of time was come take unto him<span class="ref" data-verses="John 1:14; Galatians 4:4;">b</span> mans nature, with all the Essential properties, and common infirmities thereof,<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 8:3; Hebrews 2:14, 16, 17; Hebrews 4:15;">c</span> yet without sin: being conceived by the Holy Spirit in the Womb of the Virgin Mary, the Holy Spirit coming down upon her, and the power of the most High overshadowing her,<span class="ref" data-verses="Luke 1:27, 31, 35;">d</span> and so was made of a Woman, of the Tribe of Judah, of the Seed of Abraham, and David according to the Scriptures: So that two whole, perfect, and distinct natures, were inseparably joined together in one Person: without conversion, composition, or confusion: which Person is very God, and very Man; yet one<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 9:5; 1 Timothy 2:5;">e</span> Christ, the only Mediator between God and Man.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-8-paragraph-3">3.</span>
The Lord Jesus in his humane nature thus united to the divine, in the Person of the Son, was sanctified, and anointed<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 45:7; Acts 10:38; John 3:34;">f</span> with the Holy Spirit, above measure; having in him<span class="ref" data-verses="Colossians 2:3;">g</span> all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge; in whom it pleased the Father that<span class="ref" data-verses="Colossians 1:19;">h</span> all fullness should dwell: To the end that being<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 7:26;">i</span> holy, harmless, undefiled, and full<span class="ref" data-verses="John 1:14;">j</span> of Grace, and Truth, he might be throughly furnished to execute the office of a Mediator, and<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 7:22;">k</span> Surety; which office he took not upon himself, but was thereunto<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 5:5;">l</span> called by his Father; who also put<span class="ref" data-verses="John 5:22, 27; Matthew 28:18; Acts 2:36;">m</span> all power and judgement in his hand, and gave him Commandement to execute the same.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-8-paragraph-4">4.</span>
This office the Lord Jesus did most<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 40:7, 8; Hebrews 10:5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11; John 10:18;">n</span> willingly undertake, which that he might discharge he was made under the Law,<span class="ref" data-verses="Galatians 4:4; Matthew 3:15;">o</span> and did perfectly fulfill it, and underwent the<span class="ref" data-verses="Galatians 3:13; Isaiah 53:6; 1 Peter 3:18;">p</span> punishment due to us, which we should have born and suffered, being made<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Corinthians 5:21;">q</span> Sin and a Curse for us: enduring most grievous sorrows<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 26:37, 38; Matthew 27:46; Luke 22:44;">r</span> in his Soul; and most painful sufferings in his body; was crucified, and died, and remained in the state of the dead; yet saw no<span class="ref" data-verses="Acts 13:37;">s</span> corruption: on the<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 15:3, 4;">t</span> third day he arose from the dead, with the same<span class="ref" data-verses="John 20:25, 27;">u</span> body in which he suffered; with which he also<span class="ref" data-verses="Mark 16:19; Acts 1:9, 10, 11;">v</span> ascended into heaven: and there sitteth at the right hand of his Father,<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 8:34; Hebrews 9:24;">w</span> making intercession; and shall<span class="ref" data-verses="Acts 10:42; Romans 14:9, 10; Acts 1:10;">x</span> return to judge Men and Angels, at the end of the World.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-8-paragraph-5">5.</span>
The Lord Jesus by his perfect obedience and sacrifice of himself, which he through the Eternal Spirit once offered up unto God,<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 9:14; Hebrews 10:14; Romans 3:25, 26;">y</span> hath fully satisfied the Justice of God, procured reconciliation, and purchased an Everlasting inheritance in the Kingdom of Heaven,<span class="ref" data-verses="John 17:2; Hebrews 9:15;">z</span> for all those whom the Father hath given unto him.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-8-paragraph-6">6.</span>
Although the price of Redemption was not actually paid by Christ, till after his Incarnation,<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 4:10; Hebrews 4:2; 1 Peter 1:10, 11;">a</span> yet the vertue, efficacy, and benefit thereof were communicated to the Elect in all ages successively, from the beginning of the World, in and by those Promises, Types, and Sacrifices, wherein he was revealed, and signified to be the Seed of the Woman, which should bruise the Serpents head;<span class="ref" data-verses="Revelation 13:8;">b</span> and the Lamb slain from the foundation of the World:<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 13:8;">c</span> Being the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-8-paragraph-7">7.</span>
Christ in the work of Mediation acteth according to both natures, by each nature doing that which is proper to it self; yet by reason of the Unity of the Person, that which is proper to one nature, is sometimes in Scripture attributed to the Person<span class="ref" data-verses="John 3:13; Acts 20:28;">d</span> denominated by the other nature.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-8-paragraph-8">8.</span>
To all those for whom Christ hath obtained eternal redemption, he doth certainly, and effectually<span class="ref" data-verses="John 6:37; John 10:15, 16; John 17:9; Romans 5:10;">e</span> apply, and communicate the same; making intercession for them, uniting them to himself by his spirit,<span class="ref" data-verses="John 17:6; Ephesians 1:9; 1 John 5:20;">f</span> revealing unto them, in and by the word, the mystery of salvation; perswading them to believe, and obey;<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 8:9, 14;">g</span> governing their hearts by his word and spirit, and<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 110:1; 1 Corinthians 15:25, 26;">h</span> overcoming all their enemies by his Almighty power, and wisdom; in such manner, and wayes as are most consonant to his wonderful, and<span class="ref" data-verses="John 3:8; Ephesians 1:8;">i</span> unsearchable dispensation; and all of free, and absolute Grace, without any condition foreseen in them, to procure it.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-8-paragraph-9">9.</span>
This office of Mediator between God and Man, is proper<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Timothy 2:5;">j</span> onely to Christ, who is the Prophet, Priest, and King of the Church of God; and may not be either in whole, or any part thereof transfer'd from him to any other.
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<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-8-paragraph-10">10.</span>
This number and order of Offices is necessary; for in respect of our<span class="ref" data-verses="John 1:18">k</span> ignorance, we stand in need of his prophetical Office; and in respect of our alienation from God,<span class="ref" data-verses="Colossians 1:21; Galations 5:17;">l</span> and imperfection of the best of our services, we need his Priestly office, to reconcile us, and present us acceptable unto God: and in respect our averseness, and utter inability to return to God, and for our rescue, and security from our spiritual adversaries, we need his Kingly office,<span class="ref" data-verses="John 16:8; Psalms 110:3; Luke 1:74, 75;">m</span> to convince, subdue, draw, uphold, deliver, and preserve us to his Heavenly Kingdome.
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<section>
<h3 id="chapter-9"><a href="#chapter-9">Chapter 9</a></h3>
<h2>Of Free Will</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-9-paragraph-1">1.</span>
God hath indued the Will of Man, with that natural liberty, and power of acting upon choice; that it is<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 17:12; James 1:14; Deuteronomy 30:19;">n</span> neither forced, nor by any necessity of nature determined to do good or evil.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-9-paragraph-2">2.</span>
Man in his state of innocency, had freedom, and power, to will, and to do that<span class="ref" data-verses="Ecclesiastes 7:29;">o</span> which was good, and well-pleasing to God; but yet<span class="ref" data-verses="Genesis 3:6;">p</span> was mutable, so that he might fall from it.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-9-paragraph-3">3.</span>
Man by his fall into a state of sin hath wholly lost<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 5:6; Romans 8:7">q</span> all ability of Will, to any spiritual good accompanying salvation; so as a natural man, being altogether averse from that good,<span class="ref" data-verses="Ephesians 2:1, 5;">r</span> and dead in Sin, is not able, by his own strength, to<span class="ref" data-verses="Titus 3:3-5; John 6:44;">s</span> convert himself; or to prepare himself thereunto.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-9-paragraph-4">4.</span>
When God converts a sinner, and translates him into the state of Grace<span class="ref" data-verses="Colossians 1:13; John 8:36;">t</span> he freeth him from his natural bondage under sin, and by his grace alone, enables him<span class="ref" data-verses="Philippians 2:13;">u</span> freely to will, and to do that which is spiritually good; yet so as that by reason of his<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 7:15, 18, 19, 21, 23;">v</span> remaining corruptions he doth not perfectly nor only will that which is good; but doth also will that which is evil.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-9-paragraph-5">5.</span>
The Will of Man is made<span class="ref" data-verses="Ephesians 4:13;">w</span> perfectly, and immutably free to good alone, in the state of Glory only.
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<section>
<h3 id="chapter-10"><a href="#chapter-10">Chapter 10</a></h3>
<h2>Of Effectual Calling</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-10-paragraph-1">1.</span>
Those whom God hath predestinated unto Life, he is pleased in his appointed, and accepted time,<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 8:30; Romans 11:7; Ephesians 1:10-11; 2 Thessalonians 3:13-14;">x</span> effectually to call by his word, and Spirit, out of that state of sin, and death, in which they are by nature, to grace and Salvation<span class="ref" data-verses="Ephesians 2:1-6;">y</span> by Jesus Christ; inlightning their minds, spiritually, and savingly to<span class="ref" data-verses="Acts 26:18; Ephesians 1:17-18;">z</span> understand the things of God; taking away their<span class="ref" data-verses="Ezekiel 36:26;">a</span> heart of stone, and giving unto them an heart of flesh; renewing their wills, and by his Almighty power determining them<span class="ref" data-verses="Deuteronomy 30:6; Ezekiel 36:27; Ephesians 1:19;">b</span> to that which is good, and effectually drawing them to Jesus Christ; yet so as they come<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 110:3; Song of Solomon 1:4;">c</span> most freely, being made willing by his Grace.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-10-paragraph-2">2.</span>
This Effectual Call is of God's free, and special grace alone,<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Timothy 1:9; Ephesians 2:8;">d</span> not from any thing at all foreseen in man, nor from any power, or agency in the Creature, coworking with his special Grace,<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 2:14; Ephesians 2:5; John 5:25;">e</span> the Creature being wholly passive therein, being dead in sins and trespasses, until being quickned & renewed by the holy Spirit, he is thereby enabled to answer this call, and to embrace the Grace offered and conveyed in it; and that by no less<span class="ref" data-verses="Ephesians 1:19-20;">f</span> power, then that which raised up Christ from the dead.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-10-paragraph-3">3.</span>
Elect Infants dying in infancy, are<span class="ref" data-verses="John 3:3, 5, 6;">g</span> regenerated and saved by Christ through the Spirit; who worketh when, and where, and<span class="ref" data-verses="John 3:8;">h</span> how he pleaseth: so also are all other elect persons, who are uncapable of being outwardly called by the Ministry of the Word.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-10-paragraph-4">4.</span>
Others not elected, although they may be called by the Ministry of the word,<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 13:20-21; Matthew 22:14; Hebrews 6:4-5;">i</span> and may have some common operations of the Spirit, yet not being effectually drawn by the Father, they neither will, nor can truly<span class="ref" data-verses="John 6:44, 45, 65; 1 John 2:24-25;">j</span> come to Christ; and therefore cannot be saved: much less can men that receive not the Christian Religion<span class="ref" data-verses="Acts 4:12; John 4:22; John 17:3;">k</span> be saved; be they never so diligent to frame their lives according to the light of nature, and the Law of that Religion they do profess.
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<section>
<h3 id="chapter-11"><a href="#chapter-11">Chapter 11</a></h3>
<h2>Of Justification</h2>
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<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-11-paragraph-1">1.</span>
Those whom God Effectually calleth, he also freely<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 3:24; Romans 8:30;">l</span> justifieth, not by infusing Righteousness into them, but by<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 4:5-8; Ephesians 1:7;">m</span> pardoning their sins, and by accounting, and accepting their Persons as<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 1:30-31; Romans 5:17-19;">n</span> Righteous; not for any thing wrought in them, or done by them, but for Christ's sake alone, not by imputing faith it self, the act of beleiving, or any other<span class="ref" data-verses="Philippians 3:8-9; Ephesians 2:8-10;">o</span> evangelical obedience to them, as their Righteousness; but by imputing Christs active obedience unto the whole Law, and passive obedience in his death, for their whole and sole Righteousnnss, they<span class="ref" data-verses="John 1:12; Romans 5:17;">p</span> receiving, and resting on him, and his Righteousness, by Faith; which faith they have not of themselves, it is the gift of God.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-11-paragraph-2">2.</span>
Faith thus receiving and resting on Christ, and his Righteousness, is the<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 3:28;">q</span> alone instrument of Justification: yet it is not alone in the person justified, but is ever accompanied with all other saving Graces, and is no dead faith,<span class="ref" data-verses="Galatians 5:6; James 2:17, 22, 26;">r</span> but worketh by love.
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<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-11-paragraph-3">3.</span>
Christ by his obedience, and death, did fully discharge the debt of all those that are justified; and did by the sacrifice of himself, in the blood of his cross, undergoing in their stead, the penalty due unto them: make a proper, real and full satisfaction<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 10:14; 1 Peter 1:18, 19; Isaiah 53:5, 6;">s</span> to Gods justice in their behalf: yet in asmuch as he was given by the Father for them, and his Obedience and Satisfaction accepted in their stead, and both<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 8:32; 2 Corinthians 5:21;">t</span> freely, not for any thing in them; their Justification is only of Free Grace, that both the exact justice and rich Grace of God, might be<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 3:26; Ephesians 1:7;">u</span> glorified in the Justification of sinners.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-11-paragraph-4">4.</span>
God did from all eternity decreeto<span class="ref" data-verses="Galatians 3:8; 1 Peter 1:2; 1 Timothy 2:6;">r</span> justifie all the Elect, and Christ did in the fulness of time die for their sins, and rise<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 4:25;">s</span> again for their Justification; Nevertheless they are not justified personally, untill the Holy Spirit, doth in due time<span class="ref" data-verses="Colossians 1:21-22; Titus 3:4-7;">t</span> actually apply Christ unto them.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-11-paragraph-5">5.</span>
God doth continue to<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 6:12; 1 John 1:7, 9;">u</span> Forgive the sins of those that are justified, and although they can never fall from the state of<span class="ref" data-verses="John 10:28;">v</span> justication; yet they may by their sins fall under Gods<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 89:31-33;">w</span> Fatherly displeasure; and in that condition, they have not usually the light of his Countenance restored unto them, untill they<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 32:5; Psalms 51:1-19; Matthew 26:75;">x</span> humble themselves, confess their sins, beg pardon, and renew their faith, and repentance.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-11-paragraph-6">6.</span>
The Justification of Believers under the Old Testament was in all these respects,<span class="ref" data-verses="Galatians 3:9; Romans 4:22-24;">y</span> one and the same with the justification of Believers under the New Tement.
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<section>
<h3 id="chapter-12"><a href="#chapter-12">Chapter 12</a></h3>
<h2>Of Adoption</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-12-paragraph-1">1.</span>
All those that are justified, God vouchsafed, in, and for the sake of his only Son Jesus Christ, to make partakers of the Grace<span class="ref" data-verses="Ephesians 1:5; Galatians 4:4-5;">z</span> of Adoption; by which they are taken into the number, and enjoy the Liberties, and<span class="ref" data-verses="John 1:12; Romans 8:17;">a</span> Priveledges of Children of God; have his<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Corinthians 6:18; Revelation 3:12;">b</span> name put upon them,<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 8:15;">c</span> receive the Spirit of Adoption,<span class="ref" data-verses="Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 2:18;">d</span> have access to the throne of Grace with boldness, are enabled to cry Abba, Father, are<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 103:13;">e</span> pitied,<span class="ref" data-verses="Proverbs 14:26;">f</span> protected,<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Peter 5:7;">g</span> provided for, and<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 12:6;">h</span> chastned by him, as by a Father; yet never<span class="ref" data-verses="Isaiah 54:8-9; Lamentations 3:31;">i</span> cast off; but sealed<span class="ref" data-verses="Ephesians 4:30;">j</span> to the day of Redemption, and inherit the promises,<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 1:14; Hebrews 6:12">k</span> as heirs, of everlasting Salvation.
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<section>
<h3 id="chapter-13"><a href="#chapter-13">Chapter 13</a></h3>
<h2>Of Sanctification</h2>
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<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-13-paragraph-1">1.</span>
They who are united to Christ, Effectually called, and regenerated, having a new heart, and a new Spirit created in them, through the vertue of Christ's death, and Resurrection; are also<span class="ref" data-verses="Acts 20:32; Romans 6:5-6;">l</span> farther sanctified, really, and personally, through the same vertue,<span class="ref" data-verses="John 17:17; Ephesians 3:16-19; 1 Thessalonians 5:21-23;">m</span> by his word and Spirit dwelling in them;<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 6:14;">n</span> the dominion of the whole body of sin is destroyed,<span class="ref" data-verses="Galatians 5:24;">o</span> and the several lusts thereof, are more and more weakned, and mortified; and they more and more quickened, and<span class="ref" data-verses="Colossians 1:11;">p</span> strengthned in all saving graces, to the<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14;">q</span> practice of all true holyness, without which no man shall see the Lord.
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<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-13-paragraph-2">2.</span>
This Sanctification is<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Thessalonians 5:23;">r</span> throughout, in the whole man, yet imperfect<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 7:18, 23;">s</span> in this life; there abideth still some remnants of corruption in every part, whence ariseth a<span class="ref" data-verses="Galatians 5:17; 1 Peter 2:11;">t</span> continual, and irreconcilable war; the Flesh lusting against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the Flesh.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-13-paragraph-3">3.</span>
In which war, although the remaining corruption for a time may much<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 7:23;">u</span> prevail; yet through the continual supply of strength from the sanctifying Spirit of Christ the<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 6:14;">v</span> regenerate part doth overcome; and so the Saints grow in Grace, perfecting holiness in the fear of God,<span class="ref" data-verses="Ephesians 4:15-16; 2 Corinthians 3:18; 2 Corinthians 7:1">w</span> pressing after an heavenly life, in Evangelical Obedience to all the commands which Christ as Head and King, in his Word hath prescribed to them.
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<section>
<h3 id="chapter-14"><a href="#chapter-14">Chapter 14</a></h3>
<h2>Of Saving Faith</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-14-paragraph-1">1.</span>
The Grace of Faith, whereby the Elect are enabled to beleive to the saving of their souls, is the work of the Spirit of Christ<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Corinthians 4:13; Ephesians 2:8;">x</span> in their hearts; and is ordinarily wrought by the Ministry of the<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 10:14, 17;">y</span> Word; by which also, and by the administration of Baptisme, and the Lords Supper, Prayer and other Means appointed of God, it is increased,<span class="ref" data-verses="Luke 17:5; 1 Peter 2:2; Acts 20:32;">z</span> and strengthned.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-14-paragraph-2">2.</span>
By this Faith, a Christian believeth to be true, <span class="ref" data-verses="Acts 24:14;">a</span> whatsoever is revealed in the Word, for the Authority of God himself; and also apprehendeth an excellency therein,<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 19:7-10; Psalms 119:72;">b</span> above all other Writings; and all things in the world: as it bears forth the Glory of God in his Attributes, the excellency of Christ in his Nature and Offices; and the Power and Fullness of the Holy Spirit in his Workings, and Operations; and so is enabled to<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Timothy 1:12;">c</span> cast his Soul upon the truth thus beleived; and also acteth differently, upon that which each particular, passage thereof containeth; yeilding obedience to the<span class="ref" data-verses="John 15:14;">d</span> commands, trembling at the<span class="ref" data-verses="Isaiah 66:2;">e</span> threatnings, and embracing the<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 11:13;">f</span> promises of God, for this life, and that which is to come: But the principal acts of Saving Faith, have immediate relation to Christ, accepting, receiving, and resting upon<span class="ref" data-verses="John 1:12; Acts 15:11; Acts 16:31; Galatians 2:20;">g</span> him alone, for Justification, Sanctification, and Eternal Life, by vertue of the Covenant of Grace.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-14-paragraph-3">3.</span>
This Faith although it be different in degrees, and may be weak,<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 5:13-14; Matthew 6:30; Romans 4:19-20;">h</span> or strong; yet it is in the least degree of it, different in the kind, or nature of it (as is all other saving Grace) from the Faith,<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Peter 1:1;">i</span> and common grace of temporary beleivers; and therefore though it may be many times assailed, and weakned; yet it gets<span class="ref" data-verses="Ephesians 6:16; 1 John 5:4-5;">j</span> the victory; growing up in many, to the attainment of a full<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 6:11-12; Colossians 2:2;">k</span> assurance through Christ, who is both the Author<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 12:2;">l</span> and finisher of our Faith.
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<section>
<h3 id="chapter-15"><a href="#chapter-15">Chapter 15</a></h3>
<h2>Of Repentance unto Life and Salvation</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-15-paragraph-1">1.</span>
Such of the Elect as are converted at riper years, having<span class="ref" data-verses="Titus 3:2-5;">m</span> sometimes lived in the state of nature, and therein served divers lusts and pleasures, God in their Effectual Calling giveth them Repentance unto Life.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-15-paragraph-2">2.</span>
Whereas there is none that doth good, and sinneth<span class="ref" data-verses="Ecclesiastes 7:20;">n</span> not; and the best of men may through the power, and deceitfulness of their corruption dwelling in them, with the prevalency of temptation, fall into great sins, and provocations; God hath in the Covenant of Grace, mercifully provided that Beleivers so sinning, and falling,<span class="ref" data-verses="Luke 22:31-32;">o</span> be renewed through Repentance unto Salvation.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-15-paragraph-3">3.</span>
This saving Repentance is an<span class="ref" data-verses="Zechariah 12:10; Acts 11:18;">p</span> evangelical Grace, whereby a person being by the Holy Spirit made sensible of the manifold evils of his sin, doth, by Faith in Christ, humble himself for it, with godly sorrow, detestation of it, and self abhorrency;<span class="ref" data-verses="Ezekiel 36:31; 2 Corinthians 7:11;">q</span> praying for pardon, and strength of grace, with a purpose and endeavour by supplies of the Spirit, to<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 119:6, 128;">r</span> walk before God unto all well pleasing in all things.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-15-paragraph-4">4.</span>
As Repentance is to be continued through the whole course of our lives, upon the account of the body of death, and the motions thereof; so it is every mans duty, to repent of his<span class="ref" data-verses="Luke 19:8; 1 Timothy 1:13, 15;">s</span> particular known sins, particularly.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-15-paragraph-5">5.</span>
Such is the provision which God hath made through Christ in the Covenant of Grace, for the preservation of Believers unto Salvation, that although there is no sin so small, but it deserves<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 6:23;">t</span> damnation; yet there is no sin so great, that it shall bring damnation on them that<span class="ref" data-verses="Isaiah 1:16, 18; Isaiah 55:7;">u</span> repent; which makes the constant preaching of Repentance necessary.
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<section>
<h3 id="chapter-16"><a href="#chapter-16">Chapter 16</a></h3>
<h2>Of Good Works</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-16-paragraph-1">1.</span>
Good Works are only such as God hath<span class="ref" data-verses="Micah 6:8; Hebrews 13:21;">v</span> commanded in his Holy word; and not such as without the warrant thereof, are devised by men, out of blind zeal,<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 15:9; Isaiah 29:13;">w</span> or upon any pretence of good intentions.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-16-paragraph-2">2.</span>
These good works, done in obedience to Gods commandments, are the fruits, and evidences<span class="ref" data-verses="James 2:18, 22;">x</span> of a true, and lively faith; and by them Believers manifest their<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 116:12-13;">y</span> thankfullness, strengthen their<span class="ref" data-verses="1 John 2:3, 5; 2 Peter 1:5-11;">z</span> assurance, edifie their<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 5:16;">a</span> brethren, adorn the profession of the Gospel, stop the mouths of the adversaries and glorifie<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Timothy 6:1; 1 Peter 2:15; Philippians 1:11;">b</span> God whose workmanship they are, created in Christ Jesus<span class="ref" data-verses="Ephesians 2:10;">c</span> thereunto, that having their fruit unto holiness, they may have the end<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 6:22;">d</span> eternal life.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-16-paragraph-3">3.</span>
Their ability to do good works, is not at all of themselves; but wholly from the Spirit<span class="ref" data-verses="John 15:4, 6;">e</span> of Christ; and that they may be enabled thereunto, besides the graces they have already received, there is necessary an<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Corinthians 3:5; Philippians 2:13;">f</span> actual influence of the same Holy Spirit, to work in them to will, and to do, of his good pleasure; yet are they not hereupon to grow negligent, as if they were not bound to perform any duty, unless upon a special motion of the Spirit; but they ought to be diligent in<span class="ref" data-verses="Philippians 2:12; Hebrews 6:11-12; Isaiah 64:7;">g</span> stirring up the Grace of God that is in them.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-16-paragraph-4">4.</span>
They who in their obedience attain to the greatest height which is possible in this life, are so far from being able to superrogate, and to do more then God requires, as that<span class="ref" data-verses="Job 9:2-3; Galatians 5:17; Luke 17:10;">h</span> they fall short of much which in duty they are bound to do.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-16-paragraph-5">5.</span>
We cannot by our best works merit pardon of Sin or Eternal Life at the hand of God, by reason of the great disproportion that is between them and the glory to come; and the infinite distance that is between us and God, whom by them we can neither profit, nor satisfie for the debt of our<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 3:20; Romans 4:6; Ephesians 2:8-9;">i</span> former sins; but when we have done all we can, we have done but our duty, and are unprofitable servants; and because as they are good they proceed from his<span class="ref" data-verses="Galatians 5:22-23;">j</span> Spirit, and as they are wrought by us they are defiled<span class="ref" data-verses="Isaiah 64:6; Psalms 143:2;">k</span> and mixed with so much weakness and imperfection that they cannot endure the severity of Gods judgement.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-16-paragraph-6">6.</span>
Yet notwithstanding the persons of Believers being accepted through Christ their good works also are accepted in<span class="ref" data-verses="Ephesians 1:6; 1 Peter 2:5;">l</span> him; not as though they were in this life wholly unblameable and unreprovable in Gods sight; but that he looking upon them in his Son is pleased to accept and reward that which is<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 25:21, 23; Hebrews 6:10;">m</span> sincere although accompanied with many weaknesses and imperfections.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-16-paragraph-7">7.</span>
Works done by unregenerate men although for the matter of them they may be things which God commands, and of good use, both to themselves and<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Kings 10:30; 1 Kings 21:27, 29;">n</span> others; yet because they proceed not from a heart purified by<span class="ref" data-verses="Genesis 4:5; Hebrews 11:4, 6;">o</span> faith, nor are done in a right manner according to the<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 13:1;">p</span> word, nor to a right end the<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 6:2, 5;">q</span> glory of God; they are therefore sinful and cannot please God; nor make a man meet to receive grace from<span class="ref" data-verses="Amos 5:21-22; Romans 9:16; Titus 3:5;">r</span> God; and yet their neglect of them is more sinful and<span class="ref" data-verses="Job 21:14-15; Matthew 25:41-43;">s</span> displeasing to God.
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<section>
<h3 id="chapter-17"><a href="#chapter-17">Chapter 17</a></h3>
<h2>Of Perseverance of the Saints</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-17-paragraph-1">1.</span>
Those whom God hath accepted in the beloved, effectually called and Sanctified by his Spirit, and given the precious faith of his Elect unto, can neither totally nor finally fall from the state of grace;<span class="ref" data-verses="John 10:28, 29; Philippians 1:6; 2 Timothy 2:19; 1 John 2:19;">t</span> but shall certainly persevere therein to the end and be eternally saved, seeing the gifts and callings of God are without Repentance, (whence he still begets and nourisheth in them Faith, Repentance, Love, Joy, Hope, and all the graces of the Spirit unto immortality) and though many storms and floods arise and beat against them, yet they shall never be able to take them off that foundation and rock which by faith they are fastned upon: notwithstanding through unbelief and the temptations of Satan the sensible sight of the light and love of God, may for a time be clouded, and obscured from<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 89:31, 32; 1 Corinthians 11:32;">u</span> them, yet he is still the same<span class="ref" data-verses="Malachi 3:6;">v</span> and they shall be sure to be kept by the power of God unto Salvation, where they shall enjoy their purchased possession, they being engraven upon the palm of his hands, and their names having been written in the book of life from all Eternity.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-17-paragraph-2">2.</span>
This perseverance of the Saints depends not upon their own free will; but upon the immutability of the decree of<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 8:16;">w</span> Election flowing from the free and unchangeable love of God the Father; upon the efficacy of the merit and intercession of Jesus Christ<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 5:9, 10; John 14:19;">x</span> and Union with him, the<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 6:17, 18;">y</span> oath of God, the abiding of his Spirit & the<span class="ref" data-verses="1 John 3:9;">z</span> seed of God within them, and the nature of the<span class="ref" data-verses="Jeremiah 32:40;">a</span> Covenant of Grace from all which ariseth also the certainty and infallibility thereof.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-17-paragraph-3">3.</span>
And though they may through the temptation of Satan and of the world, the prevalency of corruption remaining in them, and the neglect of means of their preservation fall into grievous<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 26:74;">b</span> sins, and for a time continue therein; whereby they incur<span class="ref" data-verses="Isaiah 64:9; Ephesians 4:30;">c</span> Gods displeasure, and grieve his holy Spirit, come to have their graces and<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 51:12;">d</span> comforts impaired have their hearts hardened, and their Consciences wounded,<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 32:3, 4;">e</span> hurt, and scandalize others, and bring temporal judgements<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Samuel 12:14;">f</span> upon themselves: yet they shall renew their<span class="ref" data-verses="Luke 22:62;">g</span> repentance and be preserved through faith in Christ Jesus to the end.
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<section>
<h3 id="chapter-18"><a href="#chapter-18">Chapter 18</a></h3>
<h2>Of the Assurance of Grace and Salvation</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-18-paragraph-1">1.</span>
Although temporary Believers, and other unregenerate men, may vainly deceive themselves with false hopes, and carnal presumptions, of being in the favour of God, and state of salvation,<span class="ref" data-verses="Job 8:14; Matthew 7:23;">h</span> which hope of theirs shall perish; yet such as truely believe in the Lord Jesus, and love him in sincerity, endeavouring to walk in all good Conscience before him, may in this life be certainly assured<span class="ref" data-verses="1 John 2:13;">i</span> that they are in the state of Grace; and may rejoyce in the hope of the glory of God which hope shall never make them<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 5:5;">j</span> ashamed.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-18-paragraph-2">2.</span>
This certainty is not a bare conjectural, and probable perswasion, grounded upon<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 6:19;">k</span> a fallible hope; but an infallible assurance of faith founded on the Blood and Righteousness of Christ<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 6:17, 18;">l</span> revealed in the Gospel; and also upon the inward<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Peter 1:11;">m</span> evidence of those graces of the Spirit unto which promises are made, and on the testimony of the<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 8:15, 16;">n</span> Spirit of adoption, witnessing with our Spirits that we are the children of God; and as a fruit thereof keeping the heart both<span class="ref" data-verses="1 John 3:1, 2, 3;">o</span> humble and holy.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-18-paragraph-3">3.</span>
This infallible assurance doth not so belong to the essence of faith, but that a true Believer, may wait long and conflict with many difficulties before he be<span class="ref" data-verses="Isaiah 50:10; Psalms 77:1-12;">p</span> partaker of it; yet being enabled by the Spirit to know the things which are freely given him of God, he may without extraordinary revelation in the right use of means<span class="ref" data-verses="1 John 4:13; Hebrews 6:12;">q</span> attain thereunto: and therefore it is the duty of every one, to give all diligence to make their Calling and Election sure, that thereby his heart may be enlarged in peace and joy in the holy Spirit, in love and thankfulness to God, and in strength and chearfulness in the duties of obedience, the proper<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 5:14, 17; Psalms 119:32;">r</span> fruits of this Assurance; so far is it<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 6:1, 2; Titus 2:14;">s</span> from inclining men to looseness.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-18-paragraph-4">4.</span>
True Believers may have the assurance of their Salvation divers ways shaken, diminished, and intermitted; as<span class="ref" data-verses="??? Cant. 5.2,3.6. ???">t</span> by negligence in preserving of it, by<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 51:14;">u</span> falling into som special Sin, which woundeth the Conscience, and grieveth the Spirit, by some sudden or<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 31:22;">v</span> vehement temptation, by Gods withdrawing the<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 30:7;">w</span> light of his countenance and suffering even such as fear him to walk in darkness and to have no light; yet are they never destitute of the<span class="ref" data-verses="1 John 3:9;">x</span> seed of God, and Life<span class="ref" data-verses="Luke 22:32;">y</span> of Faith, that Love of Christ, and the brethren, that sincerity of Heart, and Conscience of duty, out of which by the operation of the Spirit, this Assurance may in due time be<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 42:11;">z</span> revived: and by the which in the mean time they are<span class="ref" data-verses="Lamentations 3:27-31;">a</span> preserved from utter despair.
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<section>
<h3 id="chapter-19"><a href="#chapter-19">Chapter 19</a></h3>
<h2>Of the Law of God</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-19-paragraph-1">1.</span>
God gave to Adam a Law of universal obedience,<span class="ref" data-verses="Genesis 1:27; Ecclesiastes 7:29;">b</span> written in his Heart, and a particular precept of not eating the Fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil; by which he bound him, and all his posterity to personal entire exact and perpetual<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 10:5;">c</span> obedience; promised life upon the fulfilling, and<span class="ref" data-verses="Galatians 3:12;">d</span> threatned death upon the breach of it; and indued him with power and ability to keep it.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-19-paragraph-2">2.</span>
The same Law that was first written in the heart of man,<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 2:14, 15;">e</span> continued to be a perfect rule of Righteousness after the fall; & was delivered by God upon Mount Sinai, in<span class="ref" data-verses="Deuteronomy 10:4;">f</span> Ten Commandments and written in two Tables; the four first containing our duty towards God, and the other six our duty to man.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-19-paragraph-3">3.</span>
Besides this Law commonly called moral, God was pleased to give to the people of Israel Ceremonial Laws, containing several typical ordinances, partly of worship,<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 10:1; Colossians 2:17;">g</span> prefiguring Christ, his graces, actions, sufferings, and benefits; and partly holding forth divers instructions<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 5:7;">h</span> of moral duties, all which Ceremonial Laws being appointed only to the time of reformation, are by Jesus Christ the true Messiah and only Law-giver who was furnished with power from the Father, for that end,<span class="ref" data-verses="Colossians 2:14, 16, 17; Ephesians 2:16;">i</span> abrogated and taken away.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-19-paragraph-4">4.</span>
To them also he gave sundry judicial Laws, which expired together with the state of that people, not obliging any now by vertue of that institution; their general<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 9:8, 9, 10;">j</span> equity onely, being of moral use.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-19-paragraph-5">5.</span>
The moral Law doth for ever bind all,<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 13:8, 9, 10; James 2:10, 11, 12;">k</span> as well justified persons as others, to the obedience thereof, and that not only in regard of the matter contained in it, but also in respect of the<span class="ref" data-verses="James 2:10, 11;">l</span> authority of God the Creator; who gave it: Neither doth Christ in the Gospel any way dissolve,<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 5:17, 18, 19; Romans 3:31;">m</span> but much strengthen this obligation.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-19-paragraph-6">6.</span>
Although true Believers be not under the Law, as a Covenant of Works,<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 8:4; Galatians 2:16;">n</span> to be thereby Justified or condemned; yet it is of great use to them as well as to others: in that, as a Rule of Life, informing them of the Will of God, and their Duty, it directs and binds them, to walk accordingly;<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 3:&;">o</span> discovering also the sinfull pollutions of their Natures, Hearts and Lives; so as Examining themselves thereby, they may come to further Conviction of, Humiliation for, and Hatred against Sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ and the perfection of his Obedience: It is likewise of use to the Regenerate to restrain their Corruptions, in that it forbids Sin; and the Threatnings of it serve to shew what even their Sins deserve; and what afflictions in this Life they may expect for them, although free'd from the Curse and unallayed Rigor thereof. The Promises of it likewise shew them Gods approbation of Obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof, though not as due to them by the Law as a Covenant of Works; so as mans doing Good and refraining from Evil, because the Law incourageth to the one and deterreth from the other, is no Evidence of his being<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 6:12, 13, 14; 1 Peter 3:-13;">p</span> under the Law and not under Grace.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-19-paragraph-7">7.</span>
Neither are the forementioned uses of the Law<span class="ref" data-verses="Galatians 3:21;">q</span> contrary to the Grace of the Gospel; but do sweetly comply with it; the Spirit of Christ subduing<span class="ref" data-verses="Ezekiel 36:27;">r</span> and inabling the Will of man, to do that freely and chearfully, which the will of God revealed in the Law, requireth to be done.
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<section>
<h3 id="chapter-20"><a href="#chapter-20">Chapter 20</a></h3>
<h2>Of the Gospel, and of the extent of the Grace thereof</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-20-paragraph-1">1.</span>
The Covenant of Works being broken by Sin, and made unprofitable unto Life; God was pleased to give forth the promise of Christ,<span class="ref" data-verses="Genesis 3:15;">s</span> the Seed of the Woman, as the means of calling the Elect, and begetting in them Faith and Repentance; in this Promise, the<span class="ref" data-verses="Revelation 13:8;">t</span> Gospel, as to the substance of it, was revealed, and therein Effectual, for the Conversion and Salvation of Sinners.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-20-paragraph-2">2.</span>
This Promise of Christ, and Salvation by him, is revealed only by<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 1:17;">u</span> the Word of God; neither do the Works of Creation, or Providence, with the light of Nature,<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 10:14, 15, 17;">v</span> make discovery of Christ, or of Grace by him; so much as in a general, or obscure way; much less that men destitute of the Revelation of him by the Promise, or Gospel;<span class="ref" data-verses="Proverbs 29:18; Isaiah 25:2, 3;">w</span> should be enabled thereby, to attain saving Faith, or Repentance.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-20-paragraph-3">3.</span>
The Revelation of the Gospel unto Sinners, made in divers times, and by sundry parts; with the addition of Promises, and Precepts for the Obedience required therein, as to the Nations, and Persons, to whom it is granted, is meerly of the<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 147,20:; Acts 16:7;">x</span> Soveraign Will and good Pleasure of God; not being annexed by vertue of any Promise, to the due improvement of mens natural abilities, by vertue of Common light received, without it; which none ever did<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 1:18;">y</span> make, or can so do: And therefore in all Ages the preaching of the Gospel hath been granted unto persons and Nations, as to the extent, or streightning of it, in great variety, according to the Councell of the Will of God.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-20-paragraph-4">4.</span>
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<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 110:3; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Ephesians 1:20;">z</span> work of the Holy Spirit, upon the whole Soul, for the producing in them a new spiritual Life; without which no other means will effect<span class="ref" data-verses="John 6:44; 2 Corinthians 4:6;">a</span> their Conversion unto God.
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<section>
<h3 id="chapter-21"><a href="#chapter-21">Chapter 21</a></h3>
<h2>Of Christian Liberty and Liberty of Conscience</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-21-paragraph-1">1.</span>
The Liberty which Christ hath purchased for Believers under the Gospel, consists in their freedom from the guilt of Sin, the condemning wrath of God, the Rigour and<span class="ref" data-verses="Galatians 3:13;">b</span> Curse of the Law; and in their being delivered from this present evil<span class="ref" data-verses="Galatians 1:4;">c</span> World, Bondage to<span class="ref" data-verses="Acts 26:18;">d</span> Satan, and Dominion<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 8:3;">e</span> of Sin; from the<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 8:28;">f</span> Evil of Afflictions; the Fear, and Sting<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 15:57;">g</span> of Death, the Victory of the Grave, and<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Thessalonians 1:10;">h</span> Everlasting Damnation; as also in their<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 8:15;">i</span> free access to God; and their yielding Obedience unto him not out of a slavish fear,<span class="ref" data-verses="Luke 1:74, 75; 1 John 4:18;">j</span> but a Child-like love, and willing mind.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-21-paragraph-2">2.</span>
God alone is<span class="ref" data-verses="James 4:12; Romans 14:4;">k</span> Lord of the Conscience, and hath left it free from the Doctrines and Commandments of men,<span class="ref" data-verses="Acts 4:29; 1 Corinthians 7:23; Matthew 15:9:;">l</span> which are in any thing contrary to his Word, or not contained in it. So that to Believe such Doctrines, or obey such Commands out of Conscience,<span class="ref" data-verses="Colossians 2:20, 22, 23;">m</span> is to betray true liberty of Conscience; and the requiring of an<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 3:24;">n</span> implicit Faith, and absolute and blind Obedience, is to destroy Liberty of Conscience, and Reason also.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-21-paragraph-3">3.</span>
They who upon pretence of Christian Liberty do practice any sin, or cherish any sinfull lust; as they do thereby pervert the main design of the Grace of the Gospel,<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 6:1, 2;">o</span> to their own Destruction; so they wholy destroy<span class="ref" data-verses="Galatians 5:13; 2 Peter 2:-21;">p</span> the end of Christian Liberty, which is, that being delivered out of the hands of all our Enemies we might serve the Lord without fear in Holiness, and Righteousness before him, all the days of our Life.
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<section>
<h3 id="chapter-22"><a href="#chapter-22">Chapter 22</a></h3>
<h2>Of Religious Worship and the Sabbath Day</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-22-paragraph-1">1.</span>
The light of Nature shews that there is a God, who hath Lordship, and Soveraigntye over all; is just, good, and doth good unto all; and is therefore to be feared, loved, praised, called upon, trusted in, and served, with all the Heart, and all the Soul,<span class="ref" data-verses="Jeremiah 10:7; Mark 12:33;">q</span> and with all the Might. But the acceptable way of Worshipping the true God, is<span class="ref" data-verses="Deuteronomy 12:32;">r</span> instituted by himself; and so limited by his own revealed will, that he may not be Worshipped according to the imaginations, and devices of Men, or the suggestions of Satan, under any visible representations, or<span class="ref" data-verses="Exodus 20:4, 5, 6;">s</span> any other way, not prescribed in the Holy Scriptures.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-22-paragraph-2">2.</span>
Religious Worship is to be given to God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and to him<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 28:19; John 6:23;">t</span> alone; not to Angels, Saints, or any other<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 1:25; Colossians 2:18; Revelation 19:10;">u</span> Creatures; and since the fall, not without a<span class="ref" data-verses="John 14:6;">v</span> Mediator, nor in the Mediation of any other but<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Timothy 2:5;">w</span> Christ alone.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-22-paragraph-3">3.</span>
Prayer with thanksgiving, being one special part of natural worship, is by God required of<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 65:2;">x</span> all men. But that it may be accepted, it is to be made in the<span class="ref" data-verses="John 14:13, 14;">y</span> Name of the Son, by the help<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 8:26;">z</span> of the Spirit, according to<span class="ref" data-verses="1 John 5:14;">a</span> his Will; with understanding, reverence, humility, fervency, faith, love, and perseverance; and when with others, in a<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 14:16, 17;">b</span> known tongue.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-22-paragraph-4">4.</span>
Prayer is to be made for things lawful, and for all sorts of men living,<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Timothy 2:1, 2; 2 Samuel 7:29;">c</span> or that shall live hereafter; but not<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Samuel 12:23;">d</span> for the dead, nor for those of whom it may be known that they have sinned<span class="ref" data-verses="1 John 5:16;">e</span> the sin unto death.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-22-paragraph-5">5.</span>
The<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Timothy 4:13;">f</span> reading of the Scriptures, Preaching, and<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Timothy 4:2; Luke 8:18;">g</span> hearing the word of God, teaching and admonishing one another in Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual songs, singing with grace in our Hearts to<span class="ref" data-verses="Colossians 3:16; Ephesians 5:19;">h</span> the Lord; as also the Administration<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 28,:19, 20;">i</span> of Baptism, and<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 11:26;">j</span> the Lords Supper are all parts of Religious worship of God, to be performed in obedience to him, with understanding, faith, reverence, and godly fear; moreover solemn humiliation<span class="ref" data-verses="Esther 4:16; Joel 2:12;">k</span> with fastings; and thanksgiving upon<span class="ref" data-verses="Exodus 15:1; Psalms 107:;">l</span> special occasions, ought to be used in an holy and religious manner.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-22-paragraph-6">6.</span>
Neither Prayer, nor any other part of Religious worship, is now under the Gospel tied unto, or made more acceptable by, any place in which it is<span class="ref" data-verses="John 4:21; Malachi 1:8;">m</span> performed, or towards which it is directed; but God is to be worshipped every where in Spirit, and in truth; as in (a) private families (b) daily, and (c) in secret each one by himself, so more solemnly in the publick Assemblies, which are not carelessely, nor wilfuly, to be (d) neglected, or forsaken, when God by his word, or providence calleth thereunto.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-22-paragraph-7">7.</span>
As it is of the Law of nature, that in general a proportion of time by Gods appointment, be set a part for the Worship of God; so by his Word in a positive-moral, and perpetual Commandement, binding all men, in all Ages, he hath particularly appointed one day in seven for a (e) Sabbath to be kept holy unto him, which from the beginning of the World to the Resurrection of Christ, was the last day of the week; and from the resurrection of Christ, was changed into the first day of the week (f) which is called the Lords day; and is to be continued to the end of the World, as the Christian Sabbath; the observation of the last day of the week being abolished.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-22-paragraph-8">8.</span>
The Sabbath is then kept holy unto the Lord, when men after a due preparing of their hearts, and ordering their common affairs aforehand, do not only observe an holy (g) rest all the day, from their own works, words, and thoughts, about their worldly employment, and recreations, but also are taken up the whole time in the publick and private exercises of his worship, and in the duties (h) of necessity and mercy.
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<section>
<h3 id="chapter-23"><a href="#chapter-23">Chapter 23</a></h3>
<h2>Of Lawful Oaths and Vows</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-23-paragraph-1">1.</span>
A lawful Oath is a part of religious worship,<span class="ref" data-verses="Exodus 20:7; Deuteronomy 10:20; Jeremiah 4:2;">n</span> wherein the person swearing in Truth, Righteousness, and Judgement, solemnly calleth God to witness what he sweareth;<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Corinthians 6:22, 23;">o</span> and to judge him according to the Truth or falseness thereof.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-23-paragraph-2">2.</span>
The Name of God only is that by which men ought to swear; and therein it is to be used, with all Holy Fear and reverence, therefore to swear vainly or rashly by that glorious, and dreadful name; or to swear at all by any other thing, is sinful and to be<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 5:37; James 5:12;">p</span> abhorred; yet as in matter of weight and moment for confirmation of truth,<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 6:16; 2 Corinthians 1:23;">q</span> and ending all strife, an Oath is warranted by the Word of God; so a lawful Oath being imposed,<span class="ref" data-verses="Nehemiah 13:25;">r</span> by lawful Authority, in such matters, ought to be taken.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-23-paragraph-3">3.</span>
Whosoever taketh an Oath warranted by the Word of God, ought duely to consider the weightiness of so solemn an act; and therein to avouch nothing, but what he knoweth to be the truth; for that by rash, false, and vain Oaths the<span class="ref" data-verses="Leviticus 19:12; Jeremiah 23:10;">s</span> Lord is provoked, and for them this Land mournes.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-23-paragraph-4">4.</span>
An Oath is to be taken in the plain, and<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 24:4;">t</span> common sense of the words; without equivocation, or mental reservation.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-23-paragraph-5">5.</span>
A Vow which is not to be made to any Creature, but to God alone,<span class="ref" data-verses="Psalms 76:11; Genesis 28:22;">u</span> is to be made and performed with all Religious care, and faithfulness: But Popish Monastical Vows,<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 7:9;">v</span> of perpetual single life, professed<span class="ref" data-verses="Ephesians 4:28;">w</span> poverty, and regular obedience, are so far from being degrees of higher perfection, that they are superstitious,<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 19:11;">x</span> and sinful snares, in which no Christian may intangle himself.
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</section>
<section>
<h3 id="chapter-24"><a href="#chapter-24">Chapter 24</a></h3>
<h2>Of the Civil Magistrate</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-24-paragraph-1">1.</span>
God the supream Lord, and King of all the World, hath ordained Civil<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 13:1, 2, 3, 4;">y</span> Magistrates to be under him, over the people for his own glory, and the publick good; and to this end hath armed them with the power of the Sword, for defence and encouragement of them that do good, and for the punishment of evil doers.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-24-paragraph-2">2.</span>
It is lawful for Christians to Accept, and Execute the Office of a Magistrate when called thereunto; in the management whereof, as they ought especially to maintain<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Samuel 23:3; Psalms 82:3, 4;">z</span> Justice, and Peace, according to the wholsome Laws of each Kingdome, and Commonwealth: so for that end they may lawfully now under the New Testament<span class="ref" data-verses="Luke 3:14;">a</span> wage war upon just and necessary occasions.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-24-paragraph-3">3.</span>
Civil Magistrates being set up by God, for the ends aforesaid; subjection in all lawful things commanded by them, ought to be yeilded by us, in the Lord; not only for wrath<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 13:5, 6, 7; 1 Peter 2:17;">b</span> but for Conscience sake; and we ought to make supplications and prayers for Kings, and all that are in Authority,<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Timothy 2:1, 2;">c</span> that under them we may live a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty.
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</section>
<section>
<h3 id="chapter-25"><a href="#chapter-25">Chapter 25</a></h3>
<h2>Of Marriage</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-25-paragraph-1">1.</span>
Marriage is to be between one Man and one Woman;<span class="ref" data-verses="Genesis 2:24; Malachi 2:15; Matthew 19:5, 6;">d</span> neither is it lawful for any man to have more then one Wife, nor for any Woman to have more then one Husband at the same time.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-25-paragraph-2">2.</span>
Marriage was ordained for the mutual help<span class="ref" data-verses="Genesis 2:18;">e</span> of Husband and Wife,<span class="ref" data-verses="Genesis 1:28;">f</span> for the increase of Man-kind, with a legitimate issue, and for<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 7:2, 9;">g</span> preventing of uncleanness.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-25-paragraph-3">3.</span>
It is lawful for<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 13,4:; 1 Timothy 4,3:;">h</span> all sorts of people to Marry, who are able with judgment to give their consent; yet it is the duty of Christians<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 7:39;">i</span> to marry in the Lord, and therefore such as profess the true Religion, should not Marry with Infidels,<span class="ref" data-verses="Nehemiah 13:25, 26, 27;">j</span> or Idolaters; neither should such as are godly be unequally yoked, by marrying with such as are wicked, in their life, or maintain damnable Heresie.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-25-paragraph-4">4.</span>
Marriage ought not to be within the degrees of consanguinity,<span class="ref" data-verses="Leviticus 18:;">k</span> or Affinity forbidden in the word; nor can such incestuous Marriage ever be made lawful, by any law of Man or consent of parties,<span class="ref" data-verses="Mark 6:18; 1 Corinthians 5:1;">l</span> so as those persons may live together as Man and Wife.
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</section>
<section>
<h3 id="chapter-26"><a href="#chapter-26">Chapter 26</a></h3>
<h2>Of the Church</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-26-paragraph-1">1.</span>
The Catholick or universal Church, which (with respect to the internal work of the Spirit, and truth of grace) may be called invisible, consists of the whole<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 12:23; Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 1:23, 27, 32;">m</span> number of the Elect, that have been, are, or shall be gathered into one, under Christ the head thereof; and is the spouse, the body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-26-paragraph-2">2.</span>
All persons throughout the world, professing the faith of the Gospel, and obedience unto God by Christ, according unto it; not destroying their own profession by any Errors everting the foundation, or unholyness of conversation,<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 1:2; Acts 11:26;">n</span> are and may be called visible Saints;<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 1:7; Ephesians 1:20, 21, 22;">o</span> and of such ought all particular Congregations to be constituted.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-26-paragraph-3">3.</span>
The purest Churches under heaven are subject<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 15:; Revelation 2:3;">p</span> to mixture, and error; and som have so degenerated as to become<span class="ref" data-verses="Revelation 18:2; 2 Thessalonians 2:11, 12;">q</span> no Churches of Christ, but Synagogues of Satan; nevertheless Christ always hath had, and ever shall have a<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 16:18; Psalms 102:28; Revelation 12:17;">r</span> Kingdome in this world, to the end thereof, of such as believe in him, and make profession of his Name.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-26-paragraph-4">4.</span>
The Lord Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church, in whom by the appointment of the Father,<span class="ref" data-verses="Colossians 1:18; Matthew 28:20; Ephesians 4:11, 12;">s</span> all power for the calling, institution, order, or Government of the Church, is invested in a supream & soveraigne manner, neither can the Pope of Rome in any sense be head thereof, but is<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Thessalonians 2:3-9;">t</span> that Antichrist, that Man of sin, and Son of perdition, that exalteth himself in the Church against Christ, and all that is called God; whom the Lord shall destroy with the brightness of his coming.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-26-paragraph-5">5.</span>
In the execution of this power wherewith he is so intrusted, the Lord Jesus calleth out of the World unto himself, through the Ministry of his word, by his Spirit,<span class="ref" data-verses="John 10:12, 32;">u</span> those that are given unto him by his Father; that they may walk before him in all the<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 28:20;">v</span> ways of obedience, which he prescribeth to them in his Word. Those thus called he commandeth to walk together in particular societies, or<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 18:15-20;">w</span> Churches, for their mutual edification; and the due performance of that publick worship, which he requireth of them in the World.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-26-paragraph-6">6.</span>
The Members of these Churches are<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:2;">x</span> Saints by calling, visibly manifesting and evidencing (in and by their profession and walking) their obedience unto that call of Christ; and do willingly consent to walk together according to the appointment of Christ, giving up themselves, to the Lord & one to another by the will of God,<span class="ref" data-verses="Acts 2:14; 2 Corinthians 9:13;">y</span> in professed subjection to the Ordinances of the Gospel.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-26-paragraph-7">7.</span>
To each of these Churches thus gathered, according to his mind, declared in his word, he hath given all that<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 18:17, 18; 1 Corinthians 5:13; 2 Corinthians 2:6, 7, 8;">z</span> power and authority, which is any way needfull, for their carrying on that order in worship, and discipline, which he hath instituted for them to observe; with commands, and rules, for the due and right exerting, and executing of that power.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-26-paragraph-8">8.</span>
A particular Church gathered, and compleatly Organized, according to the mind of Christ, consists of Officers, and Members; And the Officers appointed by Christ to be chosen and set apart by the Church (so called and gathered) for the peculiar Administration of Ordinances, and Execution of Power, or Duty, which he intrusts them with, or calls them to, to be continued to the end of the World are<span class="ref" data-verses="Acts 20:17,:28; Philippians 1:1;">a</span> Bishops or Elders and Deacons.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-26-paragraph-9">9.</span>
The way appointed by Christ for the Calling of any person, fitted, and gifted by the Holy Spirit, unto the Office of Bishop, or Elder, in a Church, is, that he be chosen thereunto by the common<span class="ref" data-verses="Acts 14:23:;">b</span> suffrage of the Church it self; and Solemnly set apart by Fasting and Prayer, with imposition of hands of the<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Timothy 4:14;">c</span> Eldership of the Church, if there be any before Constituted therein; And of a Deacon<span class="ref" data-verses="Acts 6:6;">d</span> that he be chosen by the like suffrage, and set apart by Prayer, and the like Imposition of hands.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-26-paragraph-10">10.</span>
The work of Pastors being constantly to attend the Service of Christ, in his Churches, in the Ministry of the Word, and Prayer,<span class="ref" data-verses="Acts 6:4; Hebrews 13:17:;">e</span> with watching for their Souls, as they that must give an account to him; it is incumbent on the Churches to whom they Minister, not only to give them all due respect,<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Timothy 5:17, 18; Galatians 6:6, 7;">f</span> but also to communicate to them of all their good things according to their ability, so as they may have a comfortable supply, without being themselves<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Timothy 2:4;">g</span> entangled in Secular Affairs; and may also be capable of exercising<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Timothy 3:2;">h</span> Hospitality toward others; and this is required by the<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 9:-14;">i</span> Law of Nature, and by the Express order of our Lord Jesus, who hath ordained that they that preach the Gospel, should live of the Gospel.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-26-paragraph-11">11.</span>
Although it be incumbent on the Bishops or Pastors of the Churches to be instant in Preaching the Word, by way of Office; yet the work of Preaching the Word, is not so peculiarly confined to them; but that others also (a) gifted, and fitted by the Holy Spirit for it, and approved, and called by the Church, may and ought to perform it.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-26-paragraph-12">12.</span>
As all Believers are bound to joyn themselves to particular Churches, when and where they have opportunity so to do; So all that are admitted unto the priviledges of a Church, are also (b) under the Censures and Government thereof, according to the Rule of Christ.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-26-paragraph-13">13.</span>
No Church-members upon any offence taken by them, having performed their Duty required of them towards the person they are offended at, ought to disturb any Church order, or absent themselves from the Assemblies of the Church, or Administration of any Ordinances, upon the account of such offence at any of their fellow-members; but to wait upon Christ, (c) in the further proceeding of the Church.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-26-paragraph-14">14.</span>
As each Church, and all the Members of it are bound to (d) pray continually, for the good and prosperity of all the Churches of Christ, in all places; and upon all occasions to further it (every one within the bounds of their places, and callings, in the Exercise of their Gifts and Graces) so the Churches (when planted by the providence of God so as they may injoy opportunity and advantage for it) ought to hold (e) communion amongst themselves for their peace, increase of love, and mutual edification.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-26-paragraph-15">15.</span>
In cases of difficulties or differences, either in point of Doctrine, or Administration; wherein either the Churches in general are concerned, or any one Church in their peace, union, and edification; or any member, or members, of any Church are injured, in or by any proceedings in censures not agreeable to truth, and order: it is according to the mind of Christ, that many Churches holding communion together, do by their messengers meet to consider, (f) and give their advice, in or about that matter in difference, to be reported to all the Churches concerned; howbeit these messengers assembled are not entrusted with any Church-power properly so called; or with any jurisdiction over the Churches themselves, to exercise any censures either over any Churches, or Persons: or (g) to impose their determination on the Churches, or Officers.
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<section>
<h3 id="chapter-27"><a href="#chapter-27">Chapter 27</a></h3>
<h2>Of the Communion of Saints</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-27-paragraph-1">1.</span>
All Saints that are united to Jesus Christ their Head, by his Spirit, and Faith; although they are not made thereby one person with him, have<span class="ref" data-verses="1 John 1:3; John 1:16; Philippians 3:10; Romans 6:6;">j</span> fellowship in his Graces, sufferings, death, resurrection, and glory; and being united to one another in love, they<span class="ref" data-verses="Ephesians 4:16; 1 Corinthians 3:21, 22, 23;">k</span> have communion in each others gifts, and graces; and are obliged to the performance of such duties, publick and private, in an orderly way,<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Thessalonians 5:14; Romans 1:12; 1 John 3:18; Galatians 6:10;">l</span> as do conduce to their mutual good, both in the inward and outward man.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-27-paragraph-2">2.</span>
Saints by profession are bound to maintain an holy fellowship and communion in the worship of God, and in performing such other spiritual services,<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 10:12, 13;">m</span> as tend to their mutual edification; as also in relieving each other in<span class="ref" data-verses="Acts 12:30;">n</span> outward things according to their several abilities, and necessities; which communion according to the rule of the Gospel, though especially to be exercised by them, in the relations wherein they stand, whether in<span class="ref" data-verses="Ephesians 6:4;">o</span> families, or<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 12:-27;">p</span> Churches; yet as God offereth opportunity is to be extended to all the houshold of faith, even all those who in every place call upon the name of the Lord Jesus; nevertheless their communion one with another as Saints, doth not take away or<span class="ref" data-verses="Acts 5:4; Ephesians 4:28;">q</span> infringe, the title or propriety, which each man hath in his goods and possessions.
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</section>
<section>
<h3 id="chapter-28"><a href="#chapter-28">Chapter 28</a></h3>
<h2>Of Baptism and the Lords Supper</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-28-paragraph-1">1.</span>
Baptism and the Lords Supper are ordinances of positive, and soveraign institution; appointed by the Lord Jesus the only Law-giver, to be continued in his Church<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 28:19, 20; 1 Corinthians 11:26;">r</span> to the end of the world.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-28-paragraph-2">2.</span>
These holy appointments are to be administred by those only, who are qualified and thereunto called according<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 4:1;">s</span> to the commission of Christ.
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</section>
<section>
<h3 id="chapter-29"><a href="#chapter-29">Chapter 29</a></h3>
<h2>Of Baptism</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-29-paragraph-1">1.</span>
Baptism is an Ordinance of the New Testament, ordained by Jesus Christ, to be unto the party Baptized, a sign of his fellowship with him, in his death,<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 6:3, 4, 5; Colossians 2:12; Galatians 3:27;">t</span> and resurrection; of his being engrafted into him; of<span class="ref" data-verses="Mark 1:4; Acts 26:16;">u</span> remission of sins; and of his<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 6:2, 4;">v</span> giving up unto God through Jesus Christ to live and walk in newness of Life.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-29-paragraph-2">2.</span>
Those who do actually professe<span class="ref" data-verses="Mark 16:16; Acts 8:36, 37;">w</span> repentance towards God, faith in, and obedience, to our Lord Jesus, are the only proper subjects of this ordinance.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-29-paragraph-3">3.</span>
The outward element to be used in this ordinance<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 28:19, 20; Acts 8:38;">x</span> is water, wherein the party is to be baptized, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-29-paragraph-4">4.</span>
Immersion, or dipping of the person<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 3:16; John 3:23;">y</span> in water, is necessary to the due administration of this ordinance.
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</section>
<section>
<h3 id="chapter-30"><a href="#chapter-30">Chapter 30</a></h3>
<h2>Of the Lords Supper</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-30-paragraph-1">1.</span>
The Supper of the Lord Jesus, was instituted by him, the same night wherein he was betrayed, to be observed in his Churches unto the end of the world, for the perpetual remembrance, and shewing forth the sacrifice of himself in his death<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 11:25, 26;">z</span> confirmation of the faith of believers in all the benefits thereof, their spiritual nourishment, and growth in him, their further ingagement in, and to, all duties which they owe unto him;<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 10:21;">a</span> and to be a bond and pledge of their communion with him, and with each other.
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<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-30-paragraph-2">2.</span>
In this ordinance Christ is not offered up to his Father, nor any real sacrifice made at all, for remission of sin of the quick or dead; but only a memorial of that<span class="ref" data-verses="Hebrews 9:28;">b</span> one offering up of himself, by himself, upon the crosse, once for all; and a spiritual oblation of all<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 11:24; Matthew 26:26, 27;">c</span> possible praise unto God for the same; so that the Popish sacrifice of the Mass (as they call it) is most abominable, injurious to Christs own only sacrifice, the alone propitiation for all the sins of the Elect.
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<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-30-paragraph-3">3.</span>
The Lord Jesus hath in this Ordinance, appointed his Ministers to Pray, and bless the Elements of Bread and Wine, and thereby to set them apart from a common to an holy use, and to take and break the Bread; to take the Cup,<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 11:23, 24, 25, 26;">d</span> and (they communicating also themselves) to give both to the Communicants.
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<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-30-paragraph-4">4.</span>
The denyal of the Cup to the people, worshiping the Elements, the lifting them up, or carrying them about for adoration, and reserving them for any pretended religious use,<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 15:9; Exodus 20:4, 5;">e</span> are all contrary to the nature of this Ordinance, and to the institution of Christ.
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<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-30-paragraph-5">5.</span>
The outward Elements in this Ordinance, duely set apart to the uses ordained by Christ, have such relation to him crucified, as that truely, although in terms used figuratively, they are sometimes called by the name of the things they represent, to wit the<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 11:27;">f</span> body and Blood of Christ; albeit in substance, and nature, they still remain truly, and only<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 11:28;">g</span> Bread, and Wine, as they were before.
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<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-30-paragraph-6">6.</span>
That doctrine which maintains a change of the substance of Bread and Wine, into the substance of Christs body and blood (commonly called Transubstantiation) by consecration of a Priest, or by any other way, is repugnant not to Scripture<span class="ref" data-verses="Acts 3:21; Luke 24:39;">h</span> alone, but even to common sense and reason; overthroweth the<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 11:24, 25;">i</span> nature of the ordinance, and hath been and is the cause of manifold superstitions, yea, of gross Idolatries.
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<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-30-paragraph-7">7.</span>
Worthy receivers, outwardly partaking of the visible Elements in this Ordinance, do then also inwardly by faith, really and indeed, yet not carnally, and corporally, but spiritually receive, and feed upon Christ crucified<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 10:23-26;">j</span> & all the benefits of his death: the Body and Blood of Christ, being then not corporally, or carnally, but spiritually present to the faith of Believers, in that Ordinance, as the Elements themselves are to their outward senses.
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<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-30-paragraph-8">8.</span>
All ignorant and ungodly persons, as they are unfit to enjoy communion<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Corinthians 6:14, 15;">k</span> with Christ; so are they unworthy of the Lords Table; and cannot without great sin against him, while they remain such, partake of these holy mysteries,<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 11:29; Matthew 7:6;">l</span> or be admitted thereunto: yea whosoever shall receive unworthily are guilty of the Body and Blood of the Lord, eating and drinking judgement to themselves.
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<section>
<h3 id="chapter-31"><a href="#chapter-31">Chapter 31</a></h3>
<h2>Of the State of Man after Death and of the Resurrection of the Dead</h2>
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<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-31-paragraph-1">1.</span>
The Bodies of Men after Death return to dust,<span class="ref" data-verses="Genesis 3:19; Acts 13:36;">m</span> and see corruption; but their Souls (which neither die nor sleep) having an immortal subsistence, immediately<span class="ref" data-verses="Ecclesiastes 12:7;">n</span> return to God who gave them: the Souls of the Righteous being then made perfect in holyness, are received into paradise where they are with Christ, and behold the face of God, in light<span class="ref" data-verses="Luke 23:43; 2 Corinthians 5:1, 6, 8; Philippians 1:23; Hebrews 12:23;">o</span> and glory; waiting for the full Redemption of their Bodies; and the souls of the wicked, are cast into hell; where they remain in torment and utter darkness, reserved to<span class="ref" data-verses="Judges 6:7; 1 Peter 3:19; Luke 16:23, 24;">p</span> the judgement of the great day; besides these two places for Souls separated from their bodies, the Scripture acknowledgeth none.
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<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-31-paragraph-2">2.</span>
At the last day such of the Saints as are found alive shall not sleep but be<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 15::51, 52; 1 Thessalonians 4:17;">q</span> changed; and all the dead shall be raised up with the self same bodies, and<span class="ref" data-verses="Job 19:26, 27;">r</span> none other; although with different<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 15:42, 43;">s</span> qualities, which shall be united again to their Souls for ever.
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<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-31-paragraph-3">3.</span>
The bodies of the unjust shall by the power of Christ, be raised to dishonour; the bodies of the just by his spirit unto honour,<span class="ref" data-verses="Acts 24:15; John 5:28, 29; Philippians 3:21;">t</span> and be made conformable to his own glorious Body.
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<section>
<h3 id="chapter-32"><a href="#chapter-32">Chapter 32</a></h3>
<h2>Of the Last Judgement</h2>
<div class="paragraph">
<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-32-paragraph-1">1.</span>
God hath appointed a Day wherein he will judge the world in Righteousness, by<span class="ref" data-verses="Acts 17:31; John 5:27;">u</span> Jesus Christ; to whom all power and judgement is given of the Father; in which Day not only the<span class="ref" data-verses="1 Corinthians 6:3; Judges 6:;">v</span> Apostate Angels shall be judged; but likewise all persons that have lived upon the Earth, shall appear before the Tribunal of Christ;<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Corinthians 5:10; Ecclesiastes 12:14; Matthew 25::32; Romans 14:12;">w</span> to give an account of their Thoughts, Words, and Deeds, and to receive according to what they have done in the body, whether good or evil.
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<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-32-paragraph-2">2.</span>
The end of Gods appointing this Day, is for the manifestation of the glory of his Mercy, in the Eternal Salvation of the Elect;<span class="ref" data-verses="Romans 9:22, 23;">x</span> and of his Justice in the Eternal damnation of the Reprobate, who are wicked and disobedient; for then shall the Righteous go into Everlasting Life, and receive that fulness of Joy, and Glory, with everlasting reward, in the presence<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 25:34; 2 Timothy 4:8;">y</span> of the Lord: but the wicked who know not God, and obey not the Gospel of Jesus Christ, shall be cast into Eternal torments, and<span class="ref" data-verses="Matthew 25:46; Mark 9:48; 2 Thessalonians 1:7, 8, 9, 10;">z</span> punished with everlasting destruction, from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power.
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<span class="paragraph-number" id="chapter-32-paragraph-3">3.</span>
As Christ would have us to be certainly perswaded that there shall be a Day of judgement, both<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Corinthians 5:10, 11;">a</span> to deter all men from sin, and for the greater<span class="ref" data-verses="2 Thessalonians 1:5, 6, 7;">b</span> consolation of the godly, in their adversity; so will he have that day unknown to Men, that they may shake off all carnal security, and be always watchful, because they know not at what hour, the<span class="ref" data-verses="Mark 13:35, 36, 37; Luke 13:35, 36;">c</span> Lord will come; and may ever be prepared to say,<span class="ref" data-verses="Revelation 22:20;">d</span> Come Lord Jesus, Come quickly, Amen.
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<h3></h3>
<h2 id="appendix">An Appendix</h2>
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Whosoever reads, and impartially considers what we have in our forgoing confession declared, may readily perceive, That we do not only concenter with all other true Christians on the Word of God (revealed in the Scriptures of truth) as the foundation and rule of our faith and worship. But that we have also industriously endeavoured to manifest, That in the fundamental Articles of Christianity we mind the same things, and have therefore expressed our belief in the same words, that have on the like occasion been spoken by other societies of Christians before us.
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This we have done, That those who are desirous to know the principles of Religion which we hold and practise, may take an estimate from our selves (who jointly concur in this work) and may not be misguided, either by undue reports; or by the ignorance or errors of particular persons, who going under the same name with our selves, may give an occasion of scandalizing the truth we profess.
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And although we do differ from our brethren who are Paedobaptists; in the subject and administration of Baptisme, and such other circumstances as have a necessary dependence on our observance of that Ordinance, and do frequent our own assemblies for our mutual edification, and discharge of those duties, and services which we owe unto God, and in his fear to each other: yet we would not be from hence misconstrued, as if the discharge of our own consciences herein, did any wayes disoblige or alienate our affections, or conversation from any others that fear the Lord; but that we may and do as we have opportunity participate of the labors of those, whom God hath indued with abilities above our selves, and qualified, and called to the Ministry of the Word, earnestly desiring to approve our selves to be such, as follow after peace with holyness, and therefore we alwaies keep that blessed Irenicum, or healing Word of the Apostle before our eyes; if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you; nevertheless whereto we have already attained; let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing, Phil 3. v. 15, 16.
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Let it not therefore be judged of us (because much hath been written on this subject, and yet we continue this our practise different from others) that it is out of obstinacy, but rather as the truth is, that we do herein according to the best of our understandings worship God, out of a pure mind yielding obedience to his precept, in that method which we take to be most agreeable to the Scriptures of truth, and primitive practise.
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It would not become us to give any such intimation, as should carry a semblance that what we do in the service of God is with a doubting conscience, or with any such temper of mind that we do thus for the present, with a reservation that we will do otherwise hereafter upon more mature deliberation; nor have we any cause so to do, being fully perswaded, that what we do is agreeable to the will of God. Yet we do heartily propose this, that if any of the Servants of our Lord Jesus shall, in the Spirit of meekness, attempt to convince us of any mistake either in judgement or practise, we shall diligently ponder his arguments; and accompt him our chiefest friend that shall be an instrument to convert us from any error that is in our ways, for we cannot wittingly do any thing against the truth, but all things for the truth.
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And therefore we have indeavoured seriously to consider, what hath been already offered for our satisfaction in this point; and are loth to say any more lest we should be esteemed desirous of renewed contests thereabout: yet forasmuch as it may justly be expected that we shew some reason, why we cannot acquiesce in what hath been urged against us; we shall with as much brevity as may consist with plainness, endeavour to satisfie the expectation of those that shall peruse what we now publish in this matter also.
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1. As to those Christians who consent with us, That Repentance from dead works, and Faith towards God, and our Lord Jesus Christ, is required in persons to be Baptized; and do therefore supply the defect of the (infant being uncapable of making confession of either) by others who do undertake these things for it. Although we do find by Church history that this hath been a very antient practise; yet considering, that the same Scripture which does caution us against censuring our brother, with whom we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ, does also instruct us, That every one of us shall give an accompt of himself to God, and whatsoever is not of Faith is Sin. Rom. 14:4, 10, 12, 23. Therefore we cannot for our own parts be perswaded in our own minds, to build such a practise as this, upon an unwritten tradition: But do rather choose in all points of Faith and Worship, to have recourse to the holy Scriptures, for the information of our judgment, and regulation of our practise; being well assured that a conscientious attending thereto, is the best way to prevent, and rectifie our defects and errors. 2 Tim. 3. 16,17. And if any such case happen to be debated between Christians, which is not plainly determinable by the Scriptures, we think it safest to leave such things undecided until the second coming of our Lord Jesus; as they did in the Church of old, until there should arise a Priest with Urim and Thummim, that might certainly inform them of the mind of God thereabout, Ezra 2. 62, 63.
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2. As for those our Christian brethren who do ground their arguments for Infants baptism, upon a presumed faederal Holiness, or Church-Membership, we conceive they are deficient in this, that albeit this Covenant-Holiness and Membership should be as is supposed, in reference unto the Infants of Believers; yet no command for Infant baptism does immediately and directly result from such a quality, or relation.
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All instituted Worship receives its sanction from the precept, and is to be thereby governed in all the necessary circumstances thereof.
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So it was in the Covenant that God made with Abraham and his Seed. The sign whereof was appropriated only to the Male, notwithstanding that the female seed as well as the Male were comprehended in the Covenant and part of the Church of God; neither was this sign to be affixed to any Male Infant till he was eight dayes old, albeit he was within the Covenant from the first moment of his life; nor could the danger of death, or any other supposed necessity, warrant the circumcising of him before the set time, nor was there any cause for it; the commination of being cut off from his people, being only upon the neglect, or contempt of the precept.
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Righteous Lot was nearly related to Abraham in the flesh, and contemporary with him, when this Covenant was made; yet inasmuch as he did not descend from his loynes, nor was of his houshold family (although he was of the same houshold of faith with Abraham) yet neither Lot himself nor any of his posterity (because of their descent from him) were signed with the signature of this Covenant that was made with Abraham and his seed.
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This may suffice to shew, that where there was both an expresse Covenant, and a sign thereof (such a Covenant as did separate the persons with whom it was made, and all their off-spring from all the rest of the world, as a people holy unto the Lord, and did constitute them the visible Church of God, (though not comprehensive of all the faithful in the world) yet the sign of this Covenant was not affixed to all the persons that were within this Covenant, nor to any of them till the prefixt season; nor to other faithful servants of God, that were not of descent from Abraham. And consequently that it depends purely upon the will of the Law-giver, to determine what shall be the sign of his Covenant, unto whom, at what season, and upon what terms, it shall be affixed.
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If our brethren do suppose baptism to be the seal of the Covenant which God makes with every beleiver (of which the Scriptures are altogether silent) it is not our concern to contend with them herein; yet we conceive the seal of that Covenant is the indwelling of the Spirit of Christ in the particular and individual persons in whom he resides, and nothing else, neither do they or we suppose that baptism is in any such manner substituted in the place of circumcision, as to have the same (and no other) latitude, extent, or terms, then circumcision had; for that was suited only for the Male children, baptism is an ordinance suited for every beleiver, whether male, or femal. That extended to all the males that were born in Abrahams house, or bought with his money, equally with the males that proceeded from his own loynes; but baptisme is not so far extended in any true Christian Church that we know of, as to be administred to all the poor infidel servants, that the members thereof purchase for their service, and introduce into their families; nor to the children born of them in their house.
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But we conceive the same parity of reasoning may hold for the ordinance of baptism as for that of circumcision; Exodus 12.49. viz. one law for the stranger, as for the home born: If any desire to be admitted to all the ordinances, and priviledges of Gods house, the door is open; upon the same terms that any one person was ever admitted to all, or any of those priviledges, that belong to the Christian Church; may all persons of right challenge the like admission.
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As for that text of Scripture, Rom. 4. 11. He received circumcision a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised; we conceive if the Apostles scope in that place be duly attended to, it will appear that no argument can be taken from thence to inforce Infant baptism; and forasmuch as we find a full and fair account of those words given by the learned Dr. Lighfoot (a man not to be suspected of partiality in this controversie) in his Hor. Hebrai, on the I Cor. 7. 19. p.42, 43. we shall transcribe his words at large, without any comment of our own upon them.
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Circumcision is nothing, if we respect the time, for now it was without use, that end of it being especially fulfilled; for which it had been instituted: this end the Apostle declares in these words, Rom. 4.11 <img src="https://www.ccel.org/creeds/bcf/greek1.gif" height="29" width="95">. But I fear that by most translations they are not sufficiently suited to the end of circumcision, and the scope of the Apostle whilst something of their own is by them inserted.
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