1689 15.2

15.2. Of Repentance unto Life and Salvation

Whereas there is none that doth good, and sinneth not; and the best of men may through the power, and deceitfulness of their corruption dwelling in them, with the prevalency of temptation, fall into great sins, and provocations; God hath in the Covenant of Grace, mercifully provided that Beleivers so sinning, and falling, be renewed through Repentance unto Salvation.

Proof texts

• Ecclesiastes 7:20 — [20] Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins.
• Luke 22:31, 32 — [31] “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, [32] but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”

For discussion

1. The Assembly cited Ecclesiastes 7:20 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
2. 2 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
3. WSC Q85 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
4. 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