The Nature of a Gospel Church: A Confession of Evangelical Principles; and the Members' Covenant. Intended for the Use of the Church of Christ.Church, J. (John)
Religion
The Nature of a Gospel Church: A Confession of Evangelical Principles; and the Members' Covenant. Intended for the Use of the Church of Christ.
Church, J. (John)
Theology, Doctrinal
XV. I believe, that it is the duty of all Believers, to take the
commands of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, as their rule of conduct;
that, while they are relying on his Righteousness, for justification; on
his Blood, for pardon; and, on the Spirit, for internal sanctification;
they, from a principal of love shed abroad in their hearts, are made
willing to obey his laws, as King in Mount Zion: and, that his
commandments are the believer’s rule of outward conduct; that it is their
duty to stand fast in one Spirit, with one mind, striving together for
the faith of the gospel: that it is their duty to walk in wisdom, to them
that are without; to exercise a conscience void of offence towards God
and Man, by living soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world:
that it is their duty to walk with each other is all humility and
brotherly love; to watch over each other’s conversation; to stir up one
another to love and to good works; not forsaking the assembling of
ourselves together, as we have opportunity; to worship God, according to
his revealed will; and, when the case requires, to warn, rebuke, and
admonish one another, according to the rules of the gospel: and that it
is our duty to sympathize with each other, to bear with one another’s
weaknesses, failings, and infirmities; and, particularly to pray for one
another. All these duties we are bound to perform, and every other law
of Christ’s spiritual house, through the gracious influence of a Spirit
of love, of power, and of a sound mind; ever remembering, that we are to
obey the laws of our Sovereign, as King, on his holy hill of Zion.
XVI. I believe, that all the Ordinances of divine appointment ought to
be attended unto, by all that profess their faith in, and love to our
Lord Jesus Christ, as the head of his Church; hearing the Word, public
Prayer, Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper: singing of Psalms, Hymns, and
Spiritual Songs, vocally; this is an ordinance of the gospel, to be
performed by Believers; but, as to time, place, and manner, every one
ought to be left to their liberty in using it.
XVII. I believe, that there will be a Resurrection, both of the just and
unjust; and that Christ will come a second time to judge both quick and
dead; when he will take vengeance on the wicked, and introduce his own
People into his kingdom and glory, where they shall be for ever with him;
and, then shall the mediatorial kingdom be delivered up to the Father, by
the Redeemer; the mystery of God be finished: Heaven will be the Saints
final home; and, God, Father, Son, and Spirit, be all in all, for ever
and ever.
XVIII. I believe, that the felicity of the Saints will be eternal; and I
as firmly believe, such will be the eternity of misery; unless, the
never-dying worm dies, and this unquenchable fire goes out; which will
not, cannot be; for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.
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