1689 15.1

15.1. Of Repentance unto Life and Salvation

Such of the Elect as are converted at riper years, having sometimes lived in the state of nature, and therein served divers lusts and pleasures, God in their Effectual Calling giveth them Repentance unto Life.

Proof texts

• Titus 3:2-5 — [2] to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. [3] For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. [4] But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, [5] he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,

For discussion

1. The Assembly cited Titus 3:2-5 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
2. WSC Q85 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
3. WSC Q86 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?

Read alongside

WSC Q85 · WSC Q86 · WSC Q87 · WCF 15.1 · HC Q86 · BC 6.3 · BC 6.4 · BC 6.5 · SD 15.1 · SD 15.2 · SD 15.3 · SD 15.4 · SD 15.5