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Chapter 21
Of Christian Liberty and Liberty of Conscience
| Paras | |
| 1 | I. The composition of Christian liberty |
| A. Under the gospel | |
| 1. Described negatively | |
| Freedom from the guilt of sin | |
| Freedom from the power of sin | |
| Freedom from the punishment of sin | |
| 2. Described positively | |
| Free access to God | |
| Child-like obedience to God | |
| B. Under the law | |
| 1. Its common substance | |
| 2. Its subsequent enlargement | |
| Ceremonial freedom from the law | |
| Greater boldness in prayer | |
| Fuller supplies of the Spirit | |
| 2 | II. The corollary of Christian liberty: liberty of conscience |
| A. Its foundational principle | |
| B. Its basic implications | |
| C. Its necessary requirements | |
| Of followers | |
| Of leaders | |
| 3 | III. The corruption of Christian liberty |
| A. Its essence | |
| B. Its fruits | |
| 1. Its impact on gospel grace | |
| 2. Its impact on Christian Liberty |
From: Samuel E. Waldron, A Modern Exposition of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith, (Evangelical Press, 1989), p. 254-255. Used by permission.
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