WCF 15.1
Repentance unto life is an evangelical grace, 1 the doctrine whereof is to be preached by every minister of the gospel, as well as that of faith in Christ. 2
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Confession Library / Westminster Confession of Faith
On Repentance Unto Life
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WCF 15.2
By it a sinner, out of the sight and sense, not only of the danger, but also of the filthiness and odiousness of his sins, as contrary to the holy nature and righteous law of God, and upon the apprehension of his mercy in Christ to such as are penitent, so grieves for and hates h…
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WCF 15.3
Although repentance be not to be rested in as any satisfaction for sin, or any cause of the pardon thereof, 1 which is the act of God’s free grace in Christ; 2 yet is it of such necessity to all sinners that none may expect pardon without it. 3
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WCF 15.4
As there is no sin so small but it deserves damnation, 1 so there is no sin so great that it can bring damnation upon those who truly repent. 2
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WCF 15.5
Men ought not to content themselves with a general repentance, but it is every man’s duty to endeavor to repent of his particular sins particularly. 1
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WCF 15.6
As every man is bound to make private confession of his sins to God, praying for the pardon thereof, 1 upon which, and the forsaking of them, he shall find mercy; 2 so he that scandalizeth his brother, or the Church of Christ, ought to be willing, by a private or public confessio…
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