Not only the guilt, but the love of sin, and its dominion, are taken away, subdued by grace, and cordially renounced by the believing pardoned sinner. John Newton 1. Although hypocrites and other unregenerate men may vainly deceive themselves with false hopes and carnal presumptions of being in the favour of God, and estate of … Continue reading WCF | Of Assurance
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WCF | Of Adoption
The Spirit of God not only sanctifies his people, but he imparts a new character to their obedience. They 'run in the way of his commandments, when he has enlarged their hearts;' and this he does as the Spirit of adoption. James Buchanan 1. All those that are justified, God vouchsafeth, in and for His … Continue reading WCF | Of Adoption
WCF | Of Effectual Calling
Men and women, as they are by nature as the result of the fall, are at enmity against God. ‘The carnal mind … is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God’ (vv. 7–8 ). To me that is a final … Continue reading WCF | Of Effectual Calling
WCF | Of the Holy Scriptures
Holiness is the habit of being of one mind with God, according as we find His mind described in Scripture. It is the habit of agreeing in God's judgment, hating what He hates, loving what He loves, and measuring everything in this world by the standard of His Word. - JC Ryle I. Of the … Continue reading WCF | Of the Holy Scriptures
WCF | Of Justification
The amount of work and time expended on the Confession of Faith will stagger us in these days of haste and alleged activism. But the influence exerted all over the world by the Confession can only be understood in the light of the diligent care and prayerful devotion exercised in its composition. - John Murray … Continue reading WCF | Of Justification
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