1689 London Baptist Confession, Chapter 14
Of Saving Faith
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 in their hearts; and is ordinarily wrought by the Ministry of the Word; by which also, and by the administration of Baptisme, and the Lords Supper, Prayer and other Means appointed of God, it is increased, and strengthned.
Scripture references for paragraph 1
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2 Corinthians 4:1313And in keeping with what is written: “I believed, therefore I have spoken,” we who have the same spirit of faith also believe and therefore speak,
Ephesians 2:88For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,
Romans 10:1414How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach?
Romans 10:1717Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.
Luke 17:55The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!”
1 Peter 2:22Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,
Acts 20:3232And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.
By this Faith, a Christian believeth to be true, whatsoever is revealed in the Word, for the Authority of God himself; and also apprehendeth an excellency therein, 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 cast his Soul upon the truth thus beleived; and also acteth differently, upon that which each particular, passage thereof containeth; yeilding obedience to the commands, trembling at the threatnings, and embracing the 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 him alone, for Justification, Sanctification, and Eternal Life, by vertue of the Covenant of Grace.
Scripture references for paragraph 2
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Acts 24:1414I do confess to you, however, that I worship the God of our fathers according to the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets,
Psalms 19:77The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
Psalms 19:88The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
Psalms 19:99The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.
Psalms 19:1010They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
Psalms 119:7272The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
2 Timothy 1:1212For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.
John 15:1414You are My friends if you do what I command you.
Isaiah 66:22Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.
Hebrews 11:1313All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.
John 1:1212But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—
Acts 16:3131They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.”
Galatians 2:2020I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.
Acts 15:1111On the contrary, we believe it is through the grace of the Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.”
This Faith although it be different in degrees, and may be weak, 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, and common grace of temporary beleivers; and therefore though it may be many times assailed, and weakned; yet it gets the victory; growing up in many, to the attainment of a full assurance through Christ, who is both the Author and finisher of our Faith.
Scripture references for paragraph 3
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Hebrews 5:1313For everyone who lives on milk is still an infant, inexperienced in the message of righteousness.
Hebrews 5:1414But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.
Matthew 6:3030If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?
Romans 4:1919Without weakening in his faith, he acknowledged the decrepitness of his body (since he was about a hundred years old) and the lifelessness of Sarah’s womb.
Romans 4:2020Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,
2 Peter 1:11Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:
Ephesians 6:1616In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
1 John 5:44because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith.
1 John 5:55Who then overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.
Hebrews 6:1111We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.
Hebrews 6:1212Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
Colossians 2:22that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ,
Hebrews 12:22Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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