Confession Library / 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith
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God, the supreme Lord and King of all the world, has ordained civil magistrates to be under him, over the people, for his own glory and the public good; and to this end has armed them with the power of the sword, for defence and encouragement of them that do good, and for the pun…
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It is lawful for Christians to accept and execute the office of a magistrate when called thereunto; in the management whereof, as they ought especially to maintain justice and peace, 1 according to the wholesome laws of each kingdom and commonwealth, so for that end they may lawf…
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Civil magistrates being set up by God for the ends aforesaid; subjection, in all lawful things commanded by them, ought to be yielded by us in the Lord, not only for wrath, but for conscience’ sake; 1 and we ought to make supplications and prayers for kings and all that are in au…
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