Chapter 20: Of the Gospel and the Extent of the Grace Thereof
1689 Second London Baptist Confession of FaithShow Notes
This episode features a reading of Chapter 20 from the 1689 London Baptist Confession, titled "Of the Gospel and the Extent of the Grace Thereof." The chapter outlines the confession's teachings on the gospel of the grace of God. It covers how the gospel contains a free and gracious call to all people to repent and believe in Christ as the only way of salvation. The chapter affirms that the gospel promise of eternal life is presented indiscriminately to sinners, including those who are called to embrace the grace of Christ by faith. It also touches on the necessity of embracing the gospel call for salvation and the sovereignty of God in granting faith to the elect.
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