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The Second London Baptist Confession of Faith Paragraph 3.7

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The doctrine of the high mystery of predestination is to be handled with special prudence and care, that men attending the will of God revealed in His Word, and yielding obedience thereunto, may, from the certainty of their effectual vocation, be assured of their eternal election;1 so shall this doctrine afford matter of praise,2 reverence, and admiration of God, and of humility,3 diligence, and abundant consolation to all that sincerely obey the gospel.4
expand_more [1] 1 Thessalonians 1:4–5; 2 Peter 1:10
expand_more [2] Ephesians 1:6; Romans 11:33
expand_more [3] Romans 11:5–6, 20
expand_more [4] Luke 10:20

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Can men be assured of their election?
No, it is the secret will of God.
No, men cannot presume to understand their own hearts.
Yes, and they should be assured through a special handling of this doctrine
Yes, through saying the sinner’s prayer.

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