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Chapter 21
Of Christian Liberty and Liberty of Conscience
| Paras | |
| 1 | I. The composition of Christian liberty |
| A. Under the gospel | |
1. Described negatively |
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Freedom from the guilt of sin |
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Freedom from the power of sin |
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Freedom from the punishment of sin |
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2. Described positively |
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Free access to God |
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Child-like obedience to God |
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| B. Under the law | |
1. Its common substance |
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2. Its subsequent enlargement |
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Ceremonial freedom from the law |
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Greater boldness in prayer |
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Fuller supplies of the Spirit |
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| 2 | II. The corollary of Christian liberty: liberty of conscience |
| A. Its foundational principle | |
| B. Its basic implications | |
| C. Its necessary requirements | |
Of followers |
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Of leaders |
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| 3 | III. The corruption of Christian liberty |
| A. Its essence | |
| B. Its fruits | |
1. Its impact on gospel grace |
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2. Its impact on Christian Liberty |
From: Samuel E. Waldron, A Modern Exposition of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith, (Evangelical Press, 1989), p. 254-255. Used by permission.
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