Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 3 section 5
This section of the Confession of faith deals with God’s unconditional election of those predestined for life. The bible clearly states that salvation is wholly a work of grace through faith in Christ so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 and since salvation is pure unmerited grace, then there is no room for works. Today’s confession makes this abundantly clear:
3 points –
1) God predestined some to life before the foundation of the world and this choice is eternal, and unchangeable
2) The choice was out of God’s free grace, good pleasure and love; not based on any quality or works of man
3) God’s election manifests his glory by displaying his holiness of wrath in the destruction of the wicked and displaying the perfection of his mercy and love in saving the elect.
Those people who are predestined to life, God—before the foundation of the world was laid, according to his eternal and unchangeable purpose and the secret counsel and good pleasure of his will—has chosen in Christ to everlasting glory. He chose them out of his free grace and love alone, not because he foresaw faith, or good works, or perseverance in either of these, or anything else in the creature, as conditions or causes moving him to do this; and all to the praise of his glorious grace.
(WCF 3.5)
Related posts:
- Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 3 Section 3
- Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 3 Section 1
- Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 10, Section 3
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