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Of the Holy Scripture

Under the name of Holy Scripture, or the Word of God written, are now contained all the books of …

1.4

Of the Holy Scripture

The authority of the Holy Scripture, for which it ought to be believed and obeyed, dependeth not upon the …

1.7

Of the Holy Scripture

All things in Scripture are not alike plain in themselves, nor alike clear unto all: yet those things which are necessary to be known, believed, and observed for …

1.9

Of the Holy Scripture

The infallible rule of interpretation of Scripture is the Scripture itself: and therefore, when there is a question about the true and full sense of any Scripture (which …

1.5

Of the Holy Scripture

… by the testimony of the Church to a high and reverent esteem of the Holy Scripture. And the heavenliness of the matter, the efficacy of the doctrine, the majesty …

1.1

Of the Holy Scripture

… and of the world, to commit the same wholly unto writing: which maketh the Holy Scripture to be most necessary; those former ways of God’s revealing His will unto …

1.10

Of the Holy Scripture

… and in whose sentence we are to rest; can be no other but the Holy Spirit speaking in the Scripture.

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Of the Holy Scripture

The books commonly called Apocrypha, not being of divine inspiration, are no part of the canon of the Scripture; and therefore are of no authority in the Church …

1.6

Of the Holy Scripture

The whole counsel of God concerning all things necessary for His own glory, man’s salvation, faith, and life, is either expressly set down in Scripture, or by good …

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Of the Holy Scripture

… to all the people of God, who have right unto, and interest in the Scriptures, and are commanded, in the fear of God, to read and search them, therefore …

21.1

Of Religious Worship and the Sabbath-day

… of Satan, under any visible representation, or any other way not prescribed in the holy Scripture.

21.7

Of Religious Worship and the Sabbath-day

… He hath particularly appointed one day in seven, for a Sabbath, to be kept holy unto Him: which, from the beginning of the world to the resurrection of Christ, …

32.1

Of the State of Man After Death, and of the Resurrection of the Dead

The bodies of men, after death, return to dust and see corruption: but their souls (which neither die nor sleep) having an immortal subsistence, immediately return to God …

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Of Religious Worship and the Sabbath-day

The reading of the Scriptures with godly fear, the sound preaching and conscionable hearing of the Word, in obedience …

Q11.

How doth it appear that the Son and the Holy Ghost are God equal with the Father?

The scriptures manifest that the Son and the Holy Ghost are God equal with the Father, …

Q3.

What is the word of God?

The holy scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the word of God, the only …

Q156.

Is the word of God to be read by all?

… to read it apart by themselves, and with their families: to which end, the holy scriptures are to be translated out of the original into vulgar languages.

Q157.

How is the word of God to be read?

The holy scriptures are to be read with an high and reverent esteem of them; with …

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50-1

50-1. The public reading of the Holy Scriptures is performed by the minister as God’s servant. Through it God speaks most …

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Preliminary Principles

… Though the character, qualifications and authority of church officers are laid down in the Holy Scriptures, as well as the proper method of officer investiture, the power to elect …

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47-1

47-1. Since the Holy Scriptures are the only infallible rule of faith and practice, the principles of public …

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19-3

… moderator shall propose to him the following questions, namely: 1. Do you believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, as originally given, to be the inerrant Word …

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21-5

… candidate, he shall propose to him the following questions: 1. Do you believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, as originally given, to be the inerrant Word …

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24-6

… the presence of the church, the following questions, namely: 1. Do you believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, as originally given, to be the inerrant Word …

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4-5

… and at other suitable times, for prayer, praise, the presenting and expounding of the Holy Scriptures, and exhortation, or the reading of a sermon of some approved minister. In …

20.2

19-2

… and Catechisms of this church as containing the system of doctrine taught in the Holy Scriptures (cf. BCO 19-3, Q.2). f. Therefore, in examining an applicant for licensure, the …

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19-7

19-7. The Holy Scriptures require that some trial be previously made of those who are to be …

22.4

21-4

… testimony of reliance upon his union with Christ and the benefits thereof by the Holy Spirit, depending on this work of grace to make progress over sin (Psalm 103:2-5, …

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47-9

… The Bible teaches that the following are proper elements of worship service: reading of Holy Scripture, singing of psalms and hymns, the offering of prayer, the preaching of the …

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48-3

… as that they may not be hindered thereby from sanctifying the Sabbath, as the Holy Scriptures require.

49.4

49-4

… it is important and desirable that families worship together. The Public Reading of the Holy Scriptures

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50-2

50-2. The reading of the Holy Scriptures in the congregation is a part of the public worship of God and …

50.3

50-3

50-3. The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments shall be read from a good translation, …

52.4

52-4

… work, as well as for preaching. He should, by a thorough acquaintance with the Holy Scriptures, by the study of the best writers on prayer, by meditation, and by …

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54-1

54-1. The Holy Scriptures teach that God is the owner of all persons and all things and …

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63-2

… Lord. In this duty everyone, apart, should spend some time in prayer, reading the Scriptures, holy meditation, and serious self-examination. The many advantages arising from a conscientious performance of …

48.6

48-6

… God to their minister, and for a blessing upon his ministry, by reading the Scriptures, and by holy meditation, prepare for communion with God in his public ordinances.

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56-4

… fight against the devil, the world, and the flesh; h. That they are federally holy before Baptism, and therefore are they baptized; i. That the inward grace and virtue …

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27-5

… law is the basis of all discipline because it is the revelation of God’s Holy will. Proper disciplinary principles are set forth in the Scriptures and must be followed. …

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48-7

… be spent in prayer, in devotional reading, and especially in the study of the Scriptures, meditation, catechising, religious conversation, the singing of psalms, hymns, or spiritual songs; visiting the …

28.4

27-4

… doctrinally separated from the good, so by discipline the Church authoritatively separates between the holy and the profane. In this it acts the part of a tender mother, correcting …

52.2

52-2

… hope of eternal life through Him, and for the mission and work of the Holy Spirit; c. Making humble confession of sin, both original and actual, acknowledging, and endeavoring …

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The King and Head of the Church

… in His Church, and has many of their names attributed to Him in the Scriptures. He is Apostle, Teacher, Pastor, Minister, Bishop and the only Lawgiver in Zion. It …