LONDON CONFESSION OF FAITH ARTICLES VI & VII

Having lapsed into inactivity I renew my posting with a continuation of a discussion or at least a declaring of the London Confession of Faith of 1644. These two posts boil down to the clear teaching that Salvation is of God. See article VII where it states that the performance of the duties attached with this salvation is not by way of the inventions of men, opinions, devices, etc. This is the bane of modern Christianity, the fact that mens inventions, opinions, and devices have so invaded and defined the church. This is clearly addressed in this confession. Think about that...send me your comments about that.

Jeff

VI.

(1) This therefore is life eternal, to know the only true God, and whom He has sent Jesus Christ. John 17:3; Heb. 5:9; Jer. 23:5, 6

(2) And on the contrary, the Lord will render vengeance in flaming fire to them that know not God, and obey not the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thes. 1:8; John 3:36

VII.

The rule of this knowledge, faith, and obedience, concerning the worship and service of God, and all other Christian duties, is not mans inventions, opinions, devices, laws, constitutions, or traditions unwritten whatsoever, but only the word of God contained in the Canonical Scriptures. John 5:39; 2 Tim. 3:15-17; Col. 21:18, 23; Mat. 15:9